Edward has joined local residents, local NHS representatives, and charities at the official opening of a new Timeless Connections Dementia-Friendly Cafe in Melton Mowbray.
The cafe, run by volunteers led by Raj Chavda, and made possible by support from our local NHS and Latham House GP Practice, is held in the Melton Vineyard Hope Centre in Nottingham Street in Melton on Wednesdays between 12noon and 3pm. For the £3 cost per person, people can enjoy tea and coffee, fantastic cakes, and most importantly, friendship and relaxed conversations, as well as being able to get advice and support from the charities supporting the project.
Edward said: “It was great to join Raj and the team, who have created not just a cafe, but as they put it, a haven for heartfelt moments, which helps create memories in a warm, friendly space, where people come together and build friendships - and all with a nice cuppa and some cake! Although Melton is a very friendly town, that can sometimes conceal hidden loneliness among some people. We are lucky that in Melton we have so many individuals volunteering and so many organisations and initiatives to help support and strengthen the community, and the new Dementia Friendly Cafe is a part of that - huge credit to Raj and the whole team for the fantastic work they do. Please do support this great addition to the support networks for people in our town and nearby villages."
