Just an update on a number of services to help people with and affected by dementia in the Bury area – hope this is useful:

Elms Dementia Cafe
The Elms Dementia Cafe takes places 10.30am – 12.30pm at Elms Community Centre once a month.

The upcoming dates are:
– 12 September 2014
Fire Safety Talk with Bury Fire Service

– 10 October 2014
Vicky Marden, Carers Service Officer – Help and Advice

– 14 November 2014
Tracing Steps Ballroom Dancing

– 12 December 2014
Musical Magic with LLE music service

Dementia Family Fun Event
Takes place at Elizabethan Suitel Bury Town Hall on Sunday 5 October 2014 – 2.00-5.00pm

Tickets are adults £8 children £3 – light refreshments included.

Bury Dementia Choir
28 August
11 September
25 September
at St John’s Church Hall Tottington 1.00-3.00pm

The organisers tell u that: “for dementia sufferers, music unlocks the door for real personality to shine. The power of song is triggering the memories of many people and giving them a new lease in life. All are welcome to join”.

More information on these services from rachel.yates@makingspace.co.uk

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