Healthy Mind Day Tues 9 December events from AgeUK Dudley

Posted by Shelley Brooks on November 19, 2014 in Active & Supportive Communities | 0 comments

Springboard… to health and wellbeing Talks, Tasters & Workshops from Age UK Dudley

Healthy Mind Day – Tuesday 9 December

Keep your mind active by joining this social literary group. Simply enjoy listening, reading, or sharing thoughts by taking part in one of our two sessions

Poetry Taster Session

For people with low level Dementia

10:30am –11:15am

This session is structured for people with low level dementia by our experienced tutor Sarah. Listen to poems and discuss them in a relaxed environment.

Session is £2.00 including tea.

(Carer/friend place available free of charge on this session)

Book and A Cuppa Taster

11:45 – 12:45pm

Relax with a cuppa and join a light reading, poetry group. Places are available on Book & A Cuppa weekly sessions if you enjoy this taster.

Session is £2.00 including tea.

Please book ahead as places are limited

Special Guest reader and poet Liz Berry

1:15pm – 2:30pm

Our guest reader Liz Berry will be here to share short readings and poems. Liz has won several poetry awards, including her Black Country works. During this talk you will have the opportunity to relax, listen to poems & stories, and if you wish share thoughts and memories

£3.00 per ticket, includes tea.

Limited Tickets Available

Where we are:

Springboard Activity Centre is located at Units 44-47 Waterfront East, Level Street, Brierley Hill. DY5 1XJ.

Easily accessible by car from the entrance beside The Brewers Wharf pub. Take the first turning on the right along the canal side. The centre can be found at the top of this Cul-de-Sac.

There is also an additional large, free car park – entrance on Waterfront Way.

Ring & Ride drop off point & Disabled Spaces Bus service from Merry Hill – X96

How to Book :

Please come and join in on one or more of our fun-filled sessions. Places can be booked for any of the taster sessions at the Springboard Activity Centre on 01384 571830 by speaking to a member of the team. Or by emailing :- springboard@ageukdudley.org.uk

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