Working in, with, and on behalf of our local community
The luncheon club team went to town this Wednesday as we joined in the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Superb food, live piano music, servers in festive dress, and the usual friendly welcome – what’s not to like! The kitchen team pulled out all the stops to create a wonderful culinary experience. After a soup starter, the main course …
Our monthly cafe brings people with dementia and their carers together for a variety of interesting and innovative activities to stimulate, provide fun and generate discussion. Alongside this week’s new jigsaws, fantastic retro scrapbooks, table tennis and games, Carol arranged for Colin Bowman from the Lancashire Carers Service to come along and talk to the group about what the Carers …
As we come to the end of Dementia Awareness Week, Neil remembers how our current activities for people with dementia, carers and family members started: It was two years ago, in May 2020, that I happened to meet a couple who I had last seen when they were attending the Alzheimers Society dementia café. Now, however, like everything else, the …
Often, as we get older, we begin to forget things and may begin to question, is it just age, or is it something else? Research conducted by the Alzheimers Society suggests that this misconception around memory loss is the biggest barrier to people seeking a diagnosis. Knowledge is power, and although a diagnosis can be daunting for those experiencing difficulties, …
Last week’s dementia café turned into a gardening session as Donna, a horticultural therapist who works with Alzheimer’s Society, led participants in planting bulbs and seeds – all without making too much of a mess! Horticultural therapy – or therapeutic horticulture – involves working with plants and people to bring positive improvements to people’s lives. This applies to people in …
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Jo Anne McGonigal as Community Lives Matter new Project Manager and Developer. Jo brings with her considerable experience in the charitable and commercial sectors and is passionate about seeing good things happen for people and communities. We anticipate her bringing a valuable contribution to our existing work as well as helping develop …
Melling Community Gospel Choir at Community Lives Matter, Saturday 23 April
Easter celebration comes early with hot chocolate and Easter cakes
UPDATE 4 APRIL – we are delighted to have appointed someone to the role of Project Manager and Developer, subject to DBS and legal checks. Due to start next month, watch this space for an introduction to this new member of staff! We are excited to announce that we are looking to recruit a Project Manager and Developer to help …
Asylum seekers volunteering help in gardening