Bristol After Stroke Café Visit
Both our incoming President, Dr Bhupinder Sandhu and our outgoing President, Allan Rosengren, enjoyed tea whilst visiting the new Bristol After Stroke Café at St Monica’s in Westbury on Trym, Bristol.
Visit to Somali Resource Centre by Dr Sandhu
Our new President’s first visit of her tenure was to the Somali Resource Centre in Barton Hill, Bristol. Dr Bhupinder Sandhu met with the Elders and enjoyed a lunch with them, whilst finding out more about the health education the provide, advice they give and the community work they do.
Prof Bhupinder Sandhu, visited the BS3 Community Centre in Southville in her new role as President of the Grateful Society.
Bhupinder joined the BS3 pensioners for lunch and a social event.
Ruth Green explained the background to the Southville community centre and the various activities that they run for the pensioners.
Bhupinder said “I enjoyed meeting the wonderful pensioners, having lunch with them, joining in the quiz and speaking with them as well as the volunteers. It was obvious what a special , much valued outing it is for them. They are also very grateful for the transport you are able to provide for those who otherwise cannot get there . There was a great atmosphere of joy and friendliness.”
Holy Trinity Lunch Club
President in Waiting, Bhupinder Sandhu and her husband visited the Holy Trinity Lunch Club in Hotwells for lunch on behalf of the Grateful Society. They enjoyed the conversations with members of the luncheon club, the quiz, the singing and watching some of the members dancing.
Pill Lunch Club
First outing this year for the Pill Lunch Club who went to Shepton Mallet by coach to an award winning Fish & Chip shop.
Bristol Music Trust
Our Vice President and President in Waiting recently joined the Bristol Music Trust for a Mail a Musician event. It was great to meet Geoff Crocker (Chairman, Bristol Care Homes) and his daughter, along with musicians Helen Pidoux and Rachel Woolmer.
Marmalade Tea Party
Our president in waiting, Prof Bhupinder Sandhu, enjoyed afternoon tea with members of the Marmalade Trust and their guests in June, on a rare sunny and warm day.
Friends of Eastville Park
Grateful Society’s President Allan Rosengren attended the Eastville Park Pop Up Café Organised by Andy Gee.
Guests and other organisers can also be seen enjoying themselves at the Pop Up Cafe, Hut and surrounding area on Saturday June 5th.
The Southville Centre
Jacqueline Cornish, our President visiting the Monday Club Lunch at BS3 Community development in Southville
Marmalade Tea Party
Jacqueline Cornish, our President having afternoon tea at the Marmalade Tea Party.
The Pill Lunch Club
David Powell our President visited the Pill Lunch Club on Thursday 22nd March to meet some of the attendees. David commented that “he was treated to a superb lunch which was prepared by volunteers and much appreciated by the members of the club. It was heart-warming to see the smiling faces enjoying each other’s company as well as the excellent food.”
David spoke to a number of the participants including one lady who arrived on a motor bike at the age of 89 and who had also supported Bristol City for the last 79 years!
The Pill Lunch Club
The President visiting the Pill Lunch Club.
The Corner Club
The President meeting a very special and inspirational lady at the Corner Club.
The Southville Centre
The President and Vice President at the Southville Centre.
The Southville Centre
The President meeting a visitor at the Southville Monday Club.
The Pill Lunch Club
The President visiting Pill Lunch Club.
The Southville Centre
The President meeting visitors to the Southville Monday Club recently.
Jubilee Day Centre
The café is run by the Rotary Club at the Jubilee Day centre in Slade Road, Portishead.
Jubilee Day Centre
Another image of visitors to Jubilee Day Centre
Patchway Pensioners Club
We’re open every Thursday 14:00 – 16:00 – this can include Entertainment, Speakers, Quizzes, Raffles, Day trips etc. Members welcome from all areas as long as they can get to the meetings.
Patchway Pensioners Club
Volunteers of the Club and Past President, Alastair Currie.
Young at Heart Club
We’re always happy to welcome new members to our club. Whether you are a Carer, Relative or live on your own, we’d love to hear from you.
Young at Heart Club
Another image of visitors to the Young at Heart Club
Trinity Day Centre
We recently held our weekly lunch over at Trinity House. After over-indulging in chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, we hosted a live exotic animals show
Trinity Lunch Club
We offer a lunch club on Thursdays welcoming everyone over 60, no matter what background or faith – to enjoy lunch, beverages, and activities with us in a warm & friendly atmosphere.
We also operate a Memory Cafe for those with dementia and their carers on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
Trinity Dementia Centre
We offer a day of activity, music, fun and stimulation in a relaxing, supportive environment for people living with dementia.
Over 55’s Club
The over 55’s club brings interactive and engaging activites to the older community. These activities can vary from dancing lessons, to arts & crafts.
Tithe Barn Dementia Trust
We provide vital support to maintain the ongoing Dementia Trust meetings, that would have otherwise foreclosed.
Lighthouse Carers Group
Come and join us at The Lighthouse Café, St Nicholas Church, Nore Road, Portishead. Tuesdays 30 Jun, 28 July, 25 Aug 2015
From 10.30 -12.30.
Nailsea Stroke Club
Nailsea Stroke Survivors Club is a Stroke Association Voluntary Group. Members meet on Wednesdays from 10.00 to 12.00.
Portishead Memory Cafe
We proudly run twice a month, a Memory Cafe for people with memory problems. We aim to provide a setting for sufferers with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and their carers
Rolls-Royce Retirement Club
Here at the Rolls-Royce Retirement Club, we offer a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, and we also support those most in need.
Patchway Lunch Club
Are you looking after a friend or relative? Would you like to meet with other carers? Come along and pick up information and meet with other carers over a cup of tea or coffee.
The Monday Club
Past President, Sue Darwall-Smith visiting the Christmas Party at the Southville Centre
The Corner Club
Lunch and Social Club for older people of the Clifton area, held on a Monday 10:00-15:00 at the Apostle Room, Clifton Cathedral. Access for disabled people, transport may be provided.
Griffiths House
The 1920’s residents party – Alive! came in to show us how to do some Charleston moves and other 1920’s dance moves, so we could put these into practice for the party
The Southville Centre
The Monday Club, for older people, meets every week and provides activities, arts and crafts, entertainment and lunch for those who wish to attend and make friends too.
The Centre also has a dementia support group, a chance to meet with other people affected by dementia and enjoy a stimulating, fun and interactive workshop facilitated by our project partner the Bristol based charity, Alive!
ALIVE
We deliver fun and interactive activity sessions designed to increase the happiness and the health of older people in care. Our sessions reach people on all levels
The Pill Lunch Club
Some of the members of the Pill Lunch Club waiting for their day trip.
The Pill Lunch Club
Members of the Pill Lunch Club boarding their coach for an exciting day out.