18/06/2026
At our June Café we were entertained by the wonderful Strumsures Ukulele Band. It didn't take long for some to get up to sing and dance to the music they were making. As always there was plenty of laughter and good conversation with many stories being told and retold. This month we welcomed 7 new guests and their carers. You are all very welcome and we hope to see you next month when we have our Summer Party.
Today, in the carers group, we focussed the conversation on what it means to have a loved one taken into care using the legal process of 'Sectioning' and under the care of the mental health act. We were very lucky to have people who have been involved in this process and could talk first-hand about this. We discussed the process and the aftercare surrounding this.
The carers group is a very positive experience with people helping each other both peer to peer and through discussion with trained professionals. People attending the sessions have said that it's a very useful if sometimes unsettling session but they look forward to it every month as an opportunity to openly discuss their feelings, problems and often solutions to the issues they have faced. They also know that while they are in the group their loved ones are being well looked after and entertained by our volunteers. As volunteers we probably have as much fun as anyone else in the room. No one leaves without a smile!
