So far the timetable is as follows, this is very much work in progress as we finalise arrangements.
The treatment room will have a massage couch with electronic controls so providing ease of use. This also doubles as a chair for foot care.
Barnes room
Monday. Jigsaws, board games and computer access. On the first Monday of every month Michael Griffin will be holding a Grumblebox session, Michael will be giving more detailed information about Grumblebox in the next issue of this magazine.
Tuesday. A community cafe. Light refreshments.
Wednesday, Art, open session for all abilities, run by local artists.
Thursday. To be arranged
Friday. Respite care day. Can be used as a pop in or carers can leave their loved one with us so that they can have some free time and have a break from 24/7 caring. This is a free service as are all the activities in the Barnes room with the exception of the community cafe!
Whatever activity is taking place all are welcome to pop in and take part or sit and watch. If you are caring for someone with dementia and having a difficult day, just pop in to the room 4 u and you will be sure of a welcome. If you are down in the dumps, pop in! If you are on top of the world pop in, in fact please just pop in, this is YOUR room so please use it whenever you want. Make new friends and chat with old ones. Compare it with the Coffee House of olden days!
Treatment room
Tuesday. Laura Packer. Foot care and Reflexology
Wednesday. Pippa Perry Bowen Practitioner
Thursday morning. Penny King. Massage, Bowen technique and Aromatherapy.
Thursday afternoon. Beata Svanova. Massage, Indian Head Massage, Thai Foot Massage
All the therapists will be taking their own bookings and payment is direct to them on the day. All therapists have been vetted by us and all have up to date insurance and DBS checks.
If you are interested in volunteering or have an idea for a session in the treatment room or the Barnes room, please contact me or John Pizey, 861711, Bob Deed 861258, Geoff Hayne 860650. Stephen Roach 861042
Finally, thank you to Paul Jones who has provided his expertise and support to help us over the final hurdles. To all the people who have donated items for use in the room 4 u, for the bottles of whisky etc to make sure that our raffles at the mini market have really good prizes. Your support has been invaluable, a word of encouragement or an act of support when the going is hard makes all the difference.