Cuppa, cake and a good chat

Having a cup of tea and a cake was the perfect way to find out more about dementia.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Mar 2016, 19:00 BST
Photo Neil Cross Dementia UK 'Time for a cuppa' campaign to raise awareness and funds for dementia coffee moming in the memory cafe at Garstang library Carer Gloria Gormley with her husband VincentPhoto Neil Cross Dementia UK 'Time for a cuppa' campaign to raise awareness and funds for dementia coffee moming in the memory cafe at Garstang library Carer Gloria Gormley with her husband Vincent
Photo Neil Cross Dementia UK 'Time for a cuppa' campaign to raise awareness and funds for dementia coffee moming in the memory cafe at Garstang library Carer Gloria Gormley with her husband Vincent

The popular event saw people flock to Garstang Library for Dementia UK’s ‘Time for a Cuppa’ campaign to raise awareness and funds.

This special coffee morning was organised by care company Home Instead and is running alongside the memory café at the library, set up by Garstang county councillor Sandra Perkins.

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Michelle Thompson, from Home Instead, said: “We had a great response to the event and it’s important we raise awareness of dementia.

“We had a chat, over coffee and a cake, about what support there is for people locally. We also explained how we support people and where they can go for it.”

To find out more call (01253) 200770.

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