Living Well with Dementia
At Fair Close you can find understanding, connection and support
Dementia Services at Fair Close
At Fair Close we provide a wide range of services and activities for older people, from exercise and entertainment to delicious hot meals
In addition, we offer services aimed at enriching the lives of people living with dementia which will enable individuals to continue enjoying life and stay as independent as possible
We also offer information, support and signposting for family and friends
To book a space at The Camellia Club. Rosemary Cafe or Carer Support Group, or to learn more, please contact Fay, our Lead Facilitator, 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 or deal with medication
Or, find out more below...
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
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 a coffee or tea and a chat, followed by jigsaws using 'the magic table'. Then we may move onto a current affairs discussion and fun quiz. We all have a delicious lunch together and after, could go into ‘quiet time’ with puzzles or books, followed by a creative art session
Our fantastic Digital Activity Table (the 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!
Fresh air and joy in the sensory garden
Activities take flight at the Camellia Club
The Camellia Club operates two days a week, from 10:00am to 3:00pm
We charge £65 per day for all activities, including a 2-course lunch with tea, coffee and biscuits.
There is also an opportunity to participate from 1:30pm -3:00pm one afternoon a week for £20, depending upon availability.
The Magic Table at the Camellia Club
The Rosemary Cafe
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. Activties could include music sessions, quizzes and games.
We offer information, support and signposting to family members.
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30am - 11:45am
There is a small charge
Activities at the Rosemary Cafe
Smiles all round!
Support for Carers
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 emotions and care 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 do your own thing. 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 home. We exchange knowledge about caring for your loved one and also discuss ideas on how to look yourself. Carers understand each other’s dementia journey, and support each other along the way
Trained staff facilitate the group and can support carers with information and signposting. If you’re uncertain about an online meeting, we can arrange a practice session beforehand
The Carers Support Group is held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:30am - 11:30am online via Zoom
All activities are led by our Lead Facilitator, Fay Freemantle
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 group activties, including '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."
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