Dementia

Help for the Farming Community affected by dementia

From the Carer Support Dorset Newsletter https://www.carersupportdorset.co.uk/news/carer-support-for-farming-communities/ “For those working in farming and living in rural communities, a dementia diagnosis can have a significant impact on the ability to farm successfully and safely. For many farmers, their work is also their home and there’s no option to take some time off. In addition, when living …

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Shaftesbury Library Events

Shaftesbury Library will be holding it’s next Reminiscence Afternoon on Monday 6 June 2.30 – 3.30pm.  Examine Jubilee memorabilia from the Gold Hill Museum collection and reflect on past celebrations. Tea and cakes will be served. Shaftesbury Library invite you to meet Claire Collett, Occupational Therapist from the Technology Enabled Care Team, to see how …

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Jolly Days Out in Dorset

As part of Picnic in the Parks, Sarah Rampton from In Jolly Good Company features in a series of short films, exploring various places in Dorset and speaking to those that live or work there. See: https://www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/park-event/jolly-days/ https://www.injollygoodcompany.com/ There are also videos focusing on arts and crafts and sketching.

Shaftesbury Library Reminiscence Group – 13th December

The Shaftesbury Library Reminiscence group will be getting together for a festive treat on Monday 13th December between 2.30 pm and 3.30pm. The theme of this afternoon will be Christmas Traditions where participants will be encouraged to share their memories of the festive season. Tea and cakes will be served.