Not to miss out on the celebrations across the country to mark 80 years since VE day, the Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) welcomed guests for tea, laughter, singing and entertainment last month.
Lisa Dicker, of BDAA, said of the occasion: “What a wonderful afternoon we had celebrating VE Day. A big thank you to Amy at (BDAA’s partner) Harold Stephens for working with us to make this happen.
“It was lovely to see so many join us from the community as well as our members and there was plenty of singing and laughter. A massive thank you to the amazing volunteers who gave up their valuable time. We really couldn’t have done it without you.”
With the centre at the charity’s new Happy Days Hub in Lawrence Weston bedecked with Union Jack flags and bunting and a display of VE day poster memorabilia, guests joined in a singalong with guest singer and pianist, Ruby Two Shoes. Given that the Hub is less than two months old, organisers were delighted with the turnout.
The Happy Days Hub, which opened in March, is open on Mondays and Fridays from 10am-2pm at Ambition House BS11. Offering preventative awareness and management of conditions to reduce the risk of dementia, the Hub also hosts various social groups such as a memory cafe, carer support and exercise classes.
BDAA still needs volunteers to support the Hub – there are a variety of key roles including supporting the café, helping with activities, being companions at the groups.
Further details here: www.bdaa.org.uk/volunteering/ or email office@bdaa.org.uk.