The Memory Café at the Community Church, (known as the Tin Church) on Main Street, came into being about 3 years ago with a couple of members and a core group of volunteers with backgrounds in dementia care, nursing, mental health and social care.
There are now about 35 members supported by volunteers providing friendship and a place to belong for people suffering with memory loss, and a lifeline to carers dealing with daily challenges. The Café offers a free service on Wednesdays 10.30-1.30 and covers Frodsham, Helsby and Elton.
VE Day celebrations were in full swing on 7th May with local ukulele group Ukes on Track entertaining with music and song, dancing and flag waving along with tea and scones for all. A festive atmosphere surrounded the event, giving a chance for interaction with others and chats to friends and strangers alike. Not every session is a party. Information, advice, companionship and peer support are all offered.
It is funded by generous sponsors, and other services are involved such as the Social Prescriber from the Knoll Surgery, bereavement services, Singing for the Brain and a signposting service to Adult Social Care. Referrals can be made from your local GP, the Chester Memory Clinic or self referral.
For more information, please call 07900 910006, or email