RAY Ceredigion
Tabernacle Street, Aberraeron, SA46 0BN
The RAY Forget-me-Knot Club is a support group for people with dementia and their carers.
The group meets every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm, with an option to stay on for a takeaway lunch which we enjoy together.
We meet at RAY Ceredigion in Aberraeron where we have access to three comfortable rooms and a kitchen. Cake and refreshments are provided and there is always an optional weekly activity such as a craft workshop, singalong, or games.
We have an amazing group of volunteers who provide friendship, encouragement, and reassurance to all our dementia friends. This frees up some time for the carers to chat amongst themselves, exchange information, offload or just enjoy the friendship and support of others experiencing similar daily challenges.
Club members try out glass painting
Those with dementia also form new friendships and they can have the opportunity to interact socially with others. It's so easy for those affected by dementia to become isolated at home. Club members try out glass painting
A friendly game of dominoes
Do you have a spare 2 hours a week?
RAY Ceredigion is looking for reliable volunteers to give up 2 hours a week to visit someone with dementia and their carer.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 December | Refreshments, chat and games. Visit from Tracey (Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers) |
| 8 December | Craft workshop with Kaz |
| 15 December | Christmas lunch (Venue and date TBC) |
| 22 December | Christmas party |
In addition to the Friday morning sessions, RAY Ceredigion is setting up a pilot project to support those caring for someone with dementia. We are currently looking for volunteers that can spare a couple of hours a week to visit the home of someone with dementia and their carer. The carer will be always on hand but will be able to have a rest, enjoy some time to themselves, make undisturbed phone calls etc. The volunteer will spend the two hours with the person with dementia, chatting, doing a jigsaw, making a cup of tea etc.
Support, training and reimbursement of travel costs will be provided.
To find out more and for details of future activities, contact Group Coordinator Jenny Higgins:
01545 570686 rayforgetmeknot@rayceredigion.org.uk
rayforgetmeknot@rayceredigion.org.uk
Supported by the Margaret and Alick Potter Trust