Page 48 • The HERALD • 26th January 2023 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WE CARE, YOU CARE LYMINGTON RAMPS Safer Easier Access SEE MORE PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS AT: www.lymingtonramps.co.uk NHS and Local Authority Approved ANY DESIGN TAILOR MADE FOR YOU SAFEST ANTI SLIP SURFACES Free no obligation visit Call 07511 801493 ACTIVITY GROUPS IN ROMSEY FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS Hythe Huddle Christmas Party e Hythe Huddle held their annual Christmas party in December. e event was much appreciated and very well attended, with around 45 people present, including carers and those with dementia. Everyone enjoyed listening to the children from Noadswood School choir who sang Christmas carols beautifully, led by their teacher Mrs Lauren Rees. en they enjoyed a party tea, and a visit from Father Christmas who handed out presents to each family. A great time was had by all! Hythe Huddle Christmas party Greenbuttercup CIC Dementia Services are now running three activity groups a month for people living with Dementia and their carers. On the rst Friday of the month there is a fun ‘Arts & Cra s’ session – no experience is required and all materials and tuition is provided, join them on Friday 3rd February for Fridge Magnets. On the third Friday of the month there is a ‘Reminiscence Activity’ group - the subject varies from month to month and can include games, speakers etc, on Friday 17th February they will be meeting in the URC Abbey Hall SO51 8EL for Table Tennis and other Indoor Games. New to the fourth Friday of the month is a relaxed ‘Singing’ group – not a choir, rather a ‘sing-along’ led by a local singer/guitarist. Join in the singing on Friday 27th January and Friday 24th February. e groups all meet from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Green Room at the Plaza eatre, SO51 8JA in Romsey. ere is a charge of £3 per person per session, which includes all activities and tea/co ee and biscuits. Activities can be adapted for any stage of Dementia or ability. Please contact Pamela on 01794 501605 or: Pamela@shadow26.plus.com for further details or to book a place. Hythe Huddle’s Programme Hythe Huddle, the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers, organised by Families Matter, meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 1st February for Chair Exercises with Sue. Dates for 2023: 1st March for Beaulieu Warblers Choir; 5th April for Easter Cra s/Gardens; 3rd May for Burnt Toast Ukulele Group; 7th June for a Games A ernoon and 5th July for Retro Rita - Singer. Do drop in for a chat and a cuppa, a warm welcome awaits you. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com Do You Know or Care for Someone who Is Living with Dementia? If you know or care for someone who is living with Dementia, Hampshire Search and Rescue are asking you to consider the Herbert Protocol to help the emergency services locate people with Dementia if they go missing. e Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing. Simply complete the questionnaire and keep it in a safe place ready to produce to the police in the event of an emergency. is vital information will help search teams to gather all the relevant information and begin searching. Recording this information ahead of time will greatly reduce stress associated with trying to recall detailed information in an emergency. Please visit: bit.ly/2T1HQT7 to download a copy of the questionnaire.
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