Rochester Cathedral and the surrounding Medway churches have organised a number of events and activities aimed at people with dementia and their carers,
All events are welcome to all (please book your space for the Cathedral Workshop)
Workshop at Rochester Cathedral, 20th March drop in from 1.00 to 3.00 pm
A workshop at the Cathedral with a local artist is offered to a small number of people affected by dementia, accompanied by a friend or family member.
This event is free of charge and refreshments will be provided, but it is essential places are booked in advance
(to book a place or to find out more). We hope this will be the first of many events in developing a dementia friendly welcome at the Cathedral. Let me know if you would like to receive information about future events.
Dementia Friendly Services at St Matthew’s Church Wigmore
South Gillingham Parish now offers a popular monthly service for people with dementia at:
St Matthew’s Church
Drewery Drive,
Wigmore
On the fourth Wednesday of each month.
After the service there is time for refreshments and conversation. Do you know people who used to attend church and struggle now with regular morning services? For more details contact Jean on 01634 387379
Dementia Memory Café and Carers Support Group, St Peter’s Rochester
Rochester Parish has established a popular Dementia Memory Café which is held at
St Peter’s Church
Delce Road
Rochester
on the fourth Friday of each month from 1.30 to 3.30 pm.
They have also recently launched a
Carers Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in the same venue.