Page 48 • The HERALD • 26th October 2023 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v WE CARE, YOU CARE Greenbuttercup Dementia Services in Romsey run monthly ‘Arts & Cra s’, ‘Reminiscence Activities’ and ‘Singing’ activities. All activities take place in the Green Room at the Plaza eatre in Romsey, SO51 8JA, on a Friday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Anyone with Dementia is welcome to go along with their relative/carer. On the first Friday of the month, they hold a fun ‘Arts & Cra s’ group. ere is a di erent activity each time and no experience is necessary. ey do not charge for the rst session, so you can go along and see if you’d like to join them. Join them on Friday 3rd November for Christmas Cra s. On the third Friday of the month, they run a ‘Reminiscence Activity’ group which can be a talk, games etc. Again, there is a di erent subject each time, the next session is on Friday 17th November for an interactive session with the Army Flying Museum. On the fourth Friday of the month, is ‘Singing with Traci’, this is a fun ‘sing-along’ rather than a choir, and participants are free to join in as much or as little as they wish and songs are mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. e next session is on Friday 24th November. All sessions cost £3 per person attending and this covers any materials, instruction etc. necessary and tea/co ee with biscuits. All helpers are Dementia Friends and there is always a First Aid-trained person available. Although not legally required, as we near winter again, volunteers will all take a COVID test before they attend and participants will have their temperature taken on arrival. Places are popular and need to be booked in advance. For further information, or to book a place, please call: 01794 501605 or email: greenbuttercupdementiaservices@ gmail.com Greenbuttercup Dementia Services in Romsey North Baddesley Resident Celebrates Seven Years of Exceptional Care with Homecare Provider and both enjoy watching football and films together, as well as taking part in quiz shows and listening to music during my night shifts. I’ve been a Right at Home CareGiver for four years now, and we always have a party to mark such occasions as anniversaries or birthdays. Wayne is an inspiration to us all and a much-loved member of our community – he is wonderful company to spend time with.” Rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission, Right at Home Mid Hampshire is a local homecare provider delivering personal care and support for clients and their families when needed. Based in Eastleigh, the business also covers Winchester, Chandler’s Ford, Bishopstoke, Horton Heath, Bishop’s Waltham, Romsey, Test Valley, Meon Valley, Wellow and North Baddesley. or further information about Right at Home Mid Hampshire, visit: www.rightathome.co.uk/midhants/ A 60-year-old resident of North Baddesley, Wayne Hunt, celebrated with a cake and bottle of beer to mark his seventh anniversary with Eastleigh based homecare provider, Right at Home Mid Hampshire. With a severe debilitating condition, Wayne has been unable to leave his bed for six years except for a recent trip to St. Mary’s Stadium where he was able to watch his beloved Southampton FC. Prior to becoming ill, Wayne was a skilled coach and football manager for the Totton and Eling Football Club Under-18 team, which under his mentoring, went onto win the Hampshire league. Wayne has a regular team of CareGivers, including Grace, Sam, Stacey and Edith, and together they deliver daily, outstanding care to ensure he receives the dignity, compassion and friendship he deserves. ey thought it only right to surprise their client with a party to mark this great milestone and recognise Wayne’s determination and strength to let nothing get in his way. Wayne commented: “I can’t believe it’s been seven years already. I now enjoy every day, thanks to Right at Home Mid Hampshire - they are the best care company I have been with. My CareGivers go above and beyond for me during my daily visits, including my cleaning, cooking, medication and all my personal care. I’m hugely grateful for everything they do as I’m unable to leave my bed or house due to my condition. I have been able to leave my house a few times in my wheelchair and go for walks locally, but the best time was when I won an all-expenses paid trip to Southampton FC to watch my team with my favourite four CareGivers. It was an amazing day out - shame about the score, though! I love my CareGivers. They are more than my carers – they’re my family and the closest people to me. The Right at Home office team are also always willing to help me and are just a phone call away if I ever need to get hold of them. I feel so honoured that a party was organised for me. A big thank you to my carers for making me feel so special every day.” Right at Home CareGiver, Sam, has been looking a er Wayne for over two years and gets so much satisfaction knowing she is helping him to have a more comfortable life in his home. She added: “I provide Wayne with companionship and care, which makes a really positive difference in his life, particularly at night when he needs friendship and assurance. We have built a strong and friendly relationship over time, Wayne Hunt visit to watch Southampton FC
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