Memory Café

The start of our March meeting was slightly delayed as some members and volunteers battled with road closures and temporary lights. After refreshments we opened with our Welcome song and two more songs.

Our speaker Dr Carol Cooper gave an illustrated talk on The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects based on her book; she referred to various implements and procedures, some of which seem barbaric and some of which are still in use today. Carol has also written two novels, one of which she offered for sale and the other which she gave out to members. Our members then spent some time decorating Easter cards to take home with them. The answers to the table quiz were revealed and the prizes awarded. We sang two more songs and our Goodbye song.

We decided on a slower start for our April meeting, giving more time for our members to chat to one another or complete the quiz and word search whilst enjoying their tea, cheese scones and cakes. We then sang our Welcome song and two springtime songs which reflected the mood of the sunshine outside. John Martin, a former Special Constable, then gave us a fascinating talk on the Garden House Riots, which resulted in students being sent down and even imprisoned, and injuries to police officers. He handed round copies of the many newspaper articles of the time which clearly showed the seriousness of the riots.

John gave the answers to the quiz and prizes were awarded. We went on to sing two more songs, and closed as usual with our Goodbye song.

Our next meetings are on 17 June and 15 July.

Trumpington Memory Café

A place where people with varying forms of memory loss with their carers can visit and support each other and have fun.

The Pavilion, Paget Road, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9JF.

Third Wednesday of the month, 10.15am to 12.15pm.

Please call 01223 840268 to book a place and please give your name(s).