Services for people living with dementia
We want you to live well with dementia and take part in activities you enjoy
Dementia Services at Fair Close
We also offer information, support and signposting for family and friends.
Camellia Club
Join us for fun activities, music, crafts and topical discussions in a safe and supportive environment
Rosemary Café
On the first Wednesday of every month, for people living with dementia and their family carers
Support for Carers
Our Carer Support Group gives you the opportunity to talk with other carers
Fay has many years of personal experience in caring for various family members. She also worked for the Alzheimer’s Society as a dementia adviser for nearly 12 years, until June 2024 when she joined the Fair Close Centre.
She is accustomed to speaking about aspects of dementia at information events, and has experience of running Activities Groups, Singing for the Brain groups and Carer Support Groups.
Fay says, “Whilst a diagnosis of dementia is an undeniably life-changing event, with the right support for the whole family it’s possible to live better for longer. At Fair Close we are proud to offer a range of services to suit the changing needs of older people. #fairclosefamily
Our staff and volunteers will enable your loved ones to spend the day doing something they enjoy in a safe, supportive environment.
Our Club provides something fun for everyone, with activities tailored to the needs of people living with dementia.
A typical day could include coffee, chat and jigsaws using the magic table; a current affairs discussion, then a quiz, lunch and ‘quiet time’ with puzzles or books, followed by an art session.
Our fantastic Digital Activity Table (magic table) is a large touch-screen device that offers people an opportunity to engage with stimulating apps and games designed to improve cognitive function and mental agility.
Whatever our guests choose to do we want them to leave with a smile on their faces!
Joy in the sensory garden
Taking delight at the Camellia Club!
The Camellia Club operates 2 days a week from 10.00am to 3.00pm for just £65 per day including a 2 course lunch and tea, coffee and biscuits.
There is also an opportunity to participate from 13:30-15:00 one afternoon a week for just £20, depending upon availability.
Magical Digital Activity Tables
How to join the Camellia Club
To learn more call Fay on 07938 023 256 or email camelliaclub@fairclosecentre.org
Please note that we cannot support with transport to or from the club, offer personal care of any kind or deal with medication.
The Rosemary Café is a vibrant, friendly dementia café where everyone feels included, and carers feel supported. We organise activities for people living with dementia accompanied by family carers, which include music sessions, quizzes and games; and we offer information, support and signposting to family members.
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30-11:45. There is a small charge.
Looking after someone living with dementia can be extremely rewarding but can also involve a considerable amount of work and, here at Fair Close, we understand the stresses involved. It is important to try and take some time for yourself. Staying well and getting the right kind of support will help you take care of your loved one, and will enable them to live better for longer.
Using the Camellia Club for respite can give you time to relax or get some chores done. Your loved one will enjoy being with us and leave with a smile on their face.
We also run a monthly Online Carer Support Group. This gives you the opportunity to talk with other carers from the comfort of your armchair, and to exchange ideas and tips about caring for your loved ones and yourself and, occasionally, to laugh. Carers understand each other’s dementia journey, and support each other along the way.
Trained staff facilitate the group and support carers with information and signposting. If you’re uncertain about ‘getting online’ we can arrange a practice session beforehand.
The Carers Online Support Group is held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:30am – 11:30am on Zoom.
For more details or to book your spot, please contact Fay Freemantle on 07938 023256 or email ffreemantle@fairclosecentre.org
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