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Improving quality of life for people with dementia and their carers For further information visit www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk  or Tel: 01225 776481.

Music for the Mind

These sessions need to be booked.  For further information contact 01225 776481.

Bradford on Avon – Mondays at Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DZ, 10.30 – 12 noon.  

Trowbridge  –  Mondays at 3 Mill Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8BE,  2 – 3.30 pm.

Westbury – Tuesdays at White Horse Country Park, Coach Park, Westbury, BA13 4LX, 10 – 11.30 am.

Seend – Wednesdays at Seend Village Hall, Rusty Lane, Seend, SN12 6NS, 2 – 3.30 pm.

Memory Café   MELKSHAM

Arthouse Café, Market Place, SN12 6ES Third Monday of each month, 3.45 – 5.15 pm. For further information contact Kate Sharp on 01380 739055.

Memory Café   TROWBRIDGE (run by Trowbridge Health Clinic)

Florence Court, Rutland Crescent, BA14 OFH Second Thursday of each month, 2.30 – 4 pm. For further information contact Health Centre, 01225 435757.

Memory Café   BRADFORD ON AVON (run by Bradford on Avon & Melksham Health Partnership)

Dog & Fox, Ashley Road, BA15 1RT.  First Thursday of every month, 3 – 4.30 pm

For further information contact BOA Health Centre, 01225 866611. These sessions are supported by Alzheimers Support.  They hold activities – talks, singing, games, interactive talks and crafts.

AND INTRODUCING . . .

Trowbridge

Wilts Rural Music School 113 Gloucester Road, Trowbridge, Thursdays (no session last Thursday in month) 2 – 3.30 pm

Melksham

The Riverside Club (sponsored by Melksham Seniors Club, with support from Age UK,Wiltshire)  01380 727767 Bath Road, Melksham, SN12 6LP 1st & 3rd Thursdays 10.30 – 12.30 pm

Enjoy a sing-along to popular songs from the 50s/60s/60s (large print songbooks available).  Fun, friendly sessions.  Plenty of chat and a cuppa too.   Further info fun2sing@sky.com   Www.thesingandsmileclub.co.uk

The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (who work closely with Wilts Police) offer help with security if you are 60+ or have a disability.  Bobby Van operators wear uniforms similar to police officers & ALWAYS carry formal identification.  If you would like the Bobby Van to visit to chat about your home security give them a call on 01380. 861155.

The Fire Service will visit your home at a time convenient to you to cover safety issues such as cooking, smoking, electrical and personal safety. They can also install FREE smoke alarms.  All staff are in uniform & carry ID.  If you would like a FREE safe & well visit call freephone 0800 0382323.

FALLS AND BALANCE CLASSES

An initiative by Wiltshire Council in conjunction with Places Leisure and Active Health. Classes are specially designed to help people who have concerns regarding their balance, have had a fall or who are afraid they may fall. The class involves a variety of standing exercises supported by a chair which improve strength and balance and help participants to increase their confidence.

MELKSHAM  –  Monday, 12 – 12.45 pm class  Location: The Scout Hut, Waitrose car park opposite the Riverside Club, Melksham, SN12 6LP Cost: 2.60 per session

MELKSHAM  –  Thursday, 2 – 2.45 pm class Location:     Spencer Sports & Social Club, Beanacre Road, Melksham, SN12 8AG Cost: £3.00 per session (includes tea/coffee/biscuits)

BRADFORD ON AVON  – Tuesday  –  3 sessions 12.30 – 1.15 pm   /   1.30 – 2.15 pm   /   2.30 – 3.15 pm  Location:     United Church, 10 St Margaret’s Street, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DD Cost: £2.60 per class

For further information contact Claire Webber on 07909987811.

TROWBRIDGE  –  Monday, 1.15 – 2 pm Location:     Longfield Community Centre, Weavers Drive, Trowbridge, BA14 7DZ Cost: £2.60 per session

For further information contact Corinna 07717716669.

For further information or to register https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/ or call 0800 181 4118 Carer Support Wiltshire is a local charity that supports  carers (unpaid) in Wiltshire.  Once registered they offer one-to-one support and befriending if needed;  friendly support groups and Carer Cafes provide an opportunity to compare notes and learn from the experiences of other carers;  free courses;  support, information and advice;  newsletter, what’s on guide and monthly Carers News e-newsletter which will keep you up to date with news, what’s on and services available.

COMPLETELY FREE FACE to FACE IMPARTIAL & CONFIDENTIAL DEBT ADVICE SERVICE COVERING THE TROWBRIDGE AREA.

For further information contact:  01225 765628, (24 hr answer phone) email: enquiries@trowbridgedas.org or visit http://trowbridgedas.org/ The centre (based at Holy Trinity Church, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, BA14 9AA) is open on Tuesdays from 6 – 9 pm and on Wednesdays 9 am – 1 pm.  It is in affiliation with the national money advice charity Community Money Advice (CMA) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.