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Activities, Resources, Support Services

Dementia Friends Session at the Hub

The Net Community Hub

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We’re delighted to be welcoming John Portman of the Alzheimer’s Association to the hub on Thursday, June 14 for a Dementia Friends session.

This is not a training session for carers but an awareness raising chat for those (shopkeepers, other shoppers, for example) who may come into contact with someone living with one of the conditions, and how to spot the signs and allow for them (i.e. not being impatient in a queue, for example).

Perception can be an issue for people with dementia, so this informal chat highlights a few areas where patience and understanding is all that’s required by others to support those living with the condition when out and about.

The session will start at 3.15pm and run for around 45 minutes. All are welcome, but we would be grateful if you could advise your attendance to Jaye at community@waldersladehub.org so we can set up in advance.

The session will take place in the final hour of our Cupcake Day for Alzheimer’s.

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Calling quiz fiends!

The Net Community Hub

quiz

Following the success of our first fundraising quiz night (we raised £168, yay!) we’ve decided to run a fun quiz during the day.

Not everyone finds an evening fundraiser accessible, so on the third Wednesday in the month, we’re going to have a drop in quiz for individuals.

Entrance will be just £2 per person which will include refreshments, and you can either play as an individual or form teams with others on arrival.

The first one is on Wednesday, April 18 at 12 noon. We look forward to seeing you then!

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Get your brains into gear – we’re holding a Quiz Night Fundraiser

The Net Community Hub

The aim is to have fun as well as raise vital funds to keep the hub open – so we’re having a Quiz Night!

All budding Masterminds are welcome to take on all the wannabe Eggheads, and there will be no Pointless answers as we enter The Chase for the top prize! #sorrynotsorry

The Quiz is on Thursday, March 1, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £12 per team, with a maximum of 4 people to a team (£3 each) – there are 9 tables available, so don’t delay!

There will be 5 rounds of our favourite general knowledge categories, with a break after Round 3.

You can bring your own drinks and nibbles although teas and coffees will also be available for a small donation.

Book your tickets here – and start revising!


Book now

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The D.I.Y Arts & Crafts Cafe opens for business

The Net Community Hub

the net community hub diy arts walderslade

Some of our regulars have been desperate to get arty and crafty for a while now, so we’re opening up the cafe on the 4th Thursday in the month for a skill sharing bonanza!

You can bring along your own activity (knitting, colouring books, crochet, drawing pad?) – or even your favourite book. We’ll supply materials for collage and other activities, plus each month, one of our regular customers will demonstrate their own skill, giving you the opportunity to join in too.

The first session (February 22) will see Vicki showcase cake decorations for Easter and all are welcome to work with her. Or as advised above, simply bring along your own activity to share with others, or just enjoy the company.

The session will run from 1.30-3.30pm and there will be a small fee of £2 to cover materials, but tea and coffee is included.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Take your seats – it’s time to exercise!

The Net Community Hub

The Hub walderslade chairobics

Our newest session brings gentle exercise to the hub, with Chairobics happening here on Monday afternoons from 1.30-2.30pm.

Designed for all abilities, it’s a happy mixture of dancing and aerobics that can be done whilst sitting down. But if you’re feeling fitter, by all means stand up and move those feet!

Our lovely volunteer Theresa is a dance teacher by trade and she’s dedicated to making exercise a pleasure rather than a pain 🙂

All are welcome and we just ask a £1 donation to cover our costs. No booking required, just turn up! We look forward to seeing you.

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Start the week off well with our Monday morning Drop In Cafe

The Net Community Hub

Walderslade Community Hub

Our open cafe welcomes everyone on a Monday morning for good company and chat over a nice cup of tea or coffee.

From 10am-12pm, make new friends and meet up with old ones, as we throw open the doors to our warm and cosy cafe. Hot drinks are just 60p each, with squash available at just 20p. Biscuits are included!

We often have visitors drop in, offering various help services. Hi Kent is with us the second Monday in the month (from September 11) and Age UK are coming along on September 18. Cleo from Porchlight often drops by too!

We look forward to seeing you!