The Dementia Friendly Congleton Group meeting took place recently, full meeting minutes HERE.
Highlights include:
Item 4. Dementia Statistics for Congleton. Figs received from Cheshire East were estimates from 2014 giving the number at 5042 (whole of Cheshire East) raising to 6710 by 2020. Clare Sheard debated these figs trying to get them down to a more local level. We ended up with 950e (Congleton Local Area) and 450e
(Congleton as a town).
Item 5. Diane has contacted Ann-Marie Snelson re getting a list of local Champions. Work in progress. Jess to set up champion workshop. We need to fill in the document MS circulated to build up a “need” for a local workshop.
Item 5. S.Foster to write to CEBC leader regarding the closure/future. Steve wrote prior to xmas to both the leader and ward members as yet has not received a reply. Sent a copy to Guy Kilminster (16.1.17) who has recorded receipt and will take it to R.Bailey (CEBC Leader). Clare has an example of a local council supporting a group to take over an ex NHS centre.
Drop In Sessions / activity Programme.
Full programme issued last week. Still, have free days to fill ( Mon / Tues)
Old Saw Mill (OSM) Afternoon Tea and Activities (every other Wed starting 7th Feb) 2pm to 4pm.
MS put together a poster and issue to all for displaying wherever we can generate interest for this event.
Would members please contact organisations / individuals who may be able to provide some activities for these sessions. We are okay until and including 21Mar but will need activity from 4th April (fortnightly) onwards.
Please let MS know if you have arranged anything so that it can go on the calendar.
Kathy Slater to discuss with The Chappell Centre Mossley regarding some Mon /Tues activity.
Inclusive Swim Sessions. First one disappointing turnout, however the staff were great. Need to get the message out about these sessions, next 3 are Sat 17th Feb, 3rd March and 21st April.
Next Meeting:- Tuesday 13th Feb
Future Meeting Monthly until end of March then look to move to 2 monthly.
Next two meetings are:- Tuesday 13th Feb and Tuesday 13th March.
2.00pm, Old Saw Mill.
