DID YOU KNOW . . .
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL ‘PROUD TO CARE ADULT SOCIAL CARE AWARDS 2019’AND THE WINNERS ARE: LOUISA AND KATE ABLY SUPPORTED BY THE WHOLE TEAM!
Their team of Sight Advisors are available to help anyone who is living with or has been newly diagnosed with sight loss. They also run regular information and advice Drop-in sessions across the region, ensuring that information and advice is freely available to people who cannot travel far. The team are available on the phone every day to answer any questions you might have. For further information contact 01380 723682 or visit https://www.visionwofe.org.uk/pages/24-wiltshire-sight
Improving quality of life for people with dementia and their carers in Wiltshire For further information visit www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk or Tel: 01225 776481. NATIONAL DEMENTIA HELPLINE 0300 222 1122 or visit https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support
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 AgeUK,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.comwww.thesingandsmileclub.co.uk
OVER 50s DROP-IN SATURDAY SOCIAL, TESCO’S COMMUNITY ROOM, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 7AQ Every third Saturday of the month between 9.30 – 12.30 pm. Everyone is welcome to drop-in for tea, cake, good company and fun activities. SOME TRANSPORT CAN BE ARRANGED. For further information contact Mary Cullen, 01225 718608 email mary.cullen@wiltshire.gov.uk
LEG & WELLBEING CLINICS
Refreshments available
Bradford on Avon Monday 9 – 11.30 am St Margaret’s Hall, St Margaret’s Street, BA15 1DE
Melksham Thursday 9 – 11.30 am Spencer Sports & Social Club, Beanacre Road, SN12 8AG
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 – 1.45 pm Location: Longfield Community Centre, Weavers Drive, Trowbridge, BA14 7DZ Cost: £2.60 per session
For further information contact Corinna 07717716669.
USEFUL LINK FOR ADVICE, INFORMATION
Adult Care, Wiltshire Council – 0300 456 0111 adviceandcontact@wiltshire.gov.uk https://www.yourcareyoursupportwiltshire.org.uk/home/
USEFUL CONTACTS FOR THOSE JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE AND PROFESSIONALS HAPPY TO MAKE HOUSE CALLS
PLUMBER: Reliable gas safe registered plumber SHAUN WESTON, WESTON GASSERVICES, 12 Cranwell Close, Chippenham, SN14 ODQ, 01249 321717, 07765003 058, westongasservices@gmail.com
HOUSE MAINTENANCE: Vast experience in multiple trades STEVE LEGGE, RAPIDMAINTENANCE (installed the kitchen of our new offices). They can take care of gardening, re-decoration of a room or whole house, picture hanging, squeaky doors, whatever the job they can take care of it all, 07481 129 619 https://www.rapidmaintenance.org/
LOCKSMITH: Family-run, based in Melksham, 24 hour service MARK STODDART, GHI LOCKSMITHS & AUTO LOCKSMITH, 07841 842541 or 01225 663143 ghilocksmiths@aol.com www.ghilocksmiths.com
GENERAL HANDYMAN: CRAIG STROUT, ARKFITTING SERVICES for fencing, plumbing, gardening, painting/decorating & odd jobs around the house, 07787 823 504.
FOOT HELP – HOME VISITS by Qualified foot health practitioner JENNY HEPENSTALL-BROWN (Dip. Foot Health & Dip. Trop Nursing LSHTM FAETEC) will make a home visit for all your foot & toe-nail needs – specialises in hard, dry skin – thick, long toenails, corns or calluses or painful & diabetic feet, 01225 868272 or 07725 738034, www.foothelp.net/ jennybrown126@gmail.com
READY MEALS – Many of you may already be aware of Wiltshire Farm Foods ‘PARSLEY BOX & OAKHOUSE FOODS is a possible alternative
Call FREE: 0800 612 7225 or visit Their slow cooked meals are specially packed to seal in goodness and flavour. You don’t need to keep Parsley Box in the fridge or freezer. Once your order is delivered, simply store it in a cupboard or the pantry – ready to enjoy whenever you’re ready to eat.
Call FREE: 0800 077 3100 or visit https://www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com/ Choose from 300 frozen meals & desserts.
Call 0333 3702521 or visit https://www.oakhousefoods.co.uk/ Choice of 400 dishes.
WILTSHIRE LINK SCHEMES
The link schemes are a community-based, volunteer run charities based in Wiltshire who aim to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged, elderly or infirm people by providing transport (eg hospital, doctors appointments) and ‘goodneighbour’ services. To find your local link scheme Tel: 01380722475 or visit http://www.communityfirst.org.uk/transport/link/
COUPON FOR LOUISA HOMECARE LIBRA 31 WANT TO TREAT YOURSELF TO A NEW HAIRDO? Local Hairdresser, LIBRA HAIR, 31 Bath Rd, Melksham, SN12 6LP, are offering a 10% discount to clients of Louisa Homecare. Book with Lucy or Becki on 01225 700870 & present this coupon on the day.
INFORMATION ON A STROKE SUPPORT COURSE
WEDNESDAY, 26 JUNE, 1.30 – 3.30 PM The session is aimed at those caring for individuals who have had a stroke (Full details to follow)