Cake and companionship
Back in November 2015, Age UK Oxfordshire launched its first dedicated dementia support service, Dementia Oxfordshire.
For the first time, people living with dementia and their informal and family carers would have ongoing support from a Dementia Adviser.
Today, Dementia Oxfordshire supports around 6000 people every year. To mark the 10th Anniversary of the service, we’ve been out and about around the county, enjoying celebratory cake and companionship with some of our regular groups.
Big Birthday Bash
This week, our City Team of Dementia Advisers hosted a Big Birthday Bash at The Ampleforth Arms in Headington.
Guests were entertained by pianist Nick Gill and vocalist Kelly Smith, taking everyone on a trip down memory lane with some old favourites! The singalong was followed by a fabulous buffet and delicious birthday cake, and everyone went home with a goody bag!
Join us across the county
Do come and join us at one of our other celebrations across the county, running throughout the month!
Monday 10th November, 2.15pm – 3.45pm
Friendship and Memories Cafe in Faringdon with Home Instead.
Drop Maria Kempson a line to let her know if you are coming:
mariakempson@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Wednesday 12th November, 11am – 12.30pm
Memory Cafe in Bicester.
Join us at one of our longest running groups in the heart of Bicester! Radio Oxford are planning on dropping in to share the celebrations with us!
Do let Pip know you are coming by emailing her on:
phillipaspeed@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Wednesday 12th November, 11am – 1pm
Walk and Talk at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock.
This is a group for anyone living with Young Onset Dementia (diagnosed before the age of 65) who is supported by our Young Onset team of Dementia Advisers. Find out more by emailing Emily or Jenny on:
youngonset@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Monday 17th November, 10.30 – 12noon
Musical Memories in Banbury.
Enjoy a singalong with others in a safe and supportive environment. Do drop our Dementia Adviser Sophie Took an email if you’d like to come along:
sophietook@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Tuesday 27th November, 2pm – 3.30pm
Peer Support Group Party in Abingdon.
A chance to chat and enjoy musical entertainment and a quiz – plus birthday refreshments!
Email Gilly Fishleigh for more details:
gillianfishleigh@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
Monday 1st December, 2.30pm – 4pm
Memory Cafe in Charlbury.
Come along and join us at the bowls club. Let Julia know you are coming and for more details:
julia@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk
