A huge thank you to everyone who helped us to raise over £71 for Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa.
We were impressed with the number of really delicious homemade cakes and that people had taken the time to make them.
All the bring and buy cakes went on sale at the GIFT Café on Chapel House Lane in Puddington. Our brilliant Admiral Nurses also made and sold a number of cakes.
The cake sale was part of a national campaign from Dementia UK to raise money to help to fund more specialist Admiral Nurses, who provide life-changing advice and support, to anyone affected by dementia.
With rising numbers of families impacted by the condition, thousands of people are not getting the support they need.
Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses understand the challenges faced by families with dementia and they offer hope to families, so they don’t have to face it alone.
If you need advice or support on living with dementia, contact Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email helpline@dementiauk.org
A selection of classic cars visited the Gift Café in Puddington village.
A whole range of cars were on display including a white two stroke Trabant, originally made in East Germany, a 1969 Triumph Herald 1360 convertible, a 1930s Morris and a Triumph Spitfire.
Initially started by the Wirral Car Enthusiasts, the club has expanded to include the Wirral Classic Car Club, the Brums and Buns and Wirral Wobblers as well as people from the MG and Morris Minor clubs.
Caroline Hutton of Retain Wellbeing, which runs Gift Café, a not-for-profit coffee shop, said: “It was such a lovely day and the cars looked amazing in the sunshine.
“We’ve got lots of parking space at the Gift Café, which makes it a great venue for Ashley and his friends to showcase their amazing cars. We love welcoming them.
“We’re looking for more community groups who would like to use the space for their own club or event to get in touch.”
Ashley Jones, who runs the club alongside Phil McEvoy, said: “We wanted to do our bit to help the Gift Café and this is a great event which particularly suits older cars looking for quiet runs down country roads.
“We always get a great selection of classic cars and we enjoy seeing the residents come out to take a look at the cars. They often spot a car similar to one they used to own and it brings back lovely memories for them.
“Caroline and her team always look after us very well and it is brilliant being able to meet at the café and tuck into some freshly brewed coffee and home-made cakes.”
The Gift Café, which stands for Getting Involved, Finding Talent, has been in operation in Puddington since 2017. Run by Retain Wellbeing, it is focused on making lives better for those with memory difficulties and their loved ones and is a dedicated dementia friendly coffee shop which is open to all.
Anyone interested in finding out more, or to discuss any ideas, can contact Caroline by email at info@GIFTCafe.co.uk or call her on 07407 620043.
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GIFT Café, Chapel House Lane, Puddington, Cheshire CH64 5SW
Hip & Harmony’s ukulele group The 64 N’Ukes, kicked off Christmas at Puddington’s Gift Café with a festive singalong.
The group of ukulele players and singers from Neston performed at the café on Thursday.
Caroline Hutton of Retain Wellbeing said: “This was the third visit from The 64 N’Ukes and we always love hearing them play.
“There was an amazing turnout with both rooms of the coffee shop filled with happy, smiling people enjoying all kinds of songs, including lots of Christmas favourites.
“The N’Ukes took lots of song requests and the audience joined in. One gentleman in the audience said it really lifted his spirits having such a good sing.”
The 64 N’Ukes will be returning to Gift Café, Chapel House Lane, Puddinton, on Thursday, January 19th between 2-3pm.
All are welcome to come and join in with the music and singing in return for a donation to Gift Café, which is part of Retain Wellbeing CIC, a not-for-profit organisation which supports the local community, tackles social isolation and helps people living with dementia.
Also available will be a selection of delicious home-made food, soups and cakes made by Gift Café’s chef Debbie.
Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/GiftCafePuddington/