Many people helped us celebrate Alzheimer's Disease Society
Many supported the events and helped us to remember those who suffer and those who care as we focus on how important our memory is to us.
Saturday-July 4th 10-3 p.m.
Coffee Morning - Parish Centre, Middle Chare, Chester-le-Street
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| Waylaid at the door to buy Raffle Tickets |
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| Books and magazines galore! |
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| Tempting hot and cold food on sale. |
As ever there was lots of lovely food to eat!
Monday - July 6th 12.30 - 1 p.m.
Service - St. Nicholas Church, Market Place, Durham.
1 p.m. onwards - Market Place, Durham
Yellow Ribbon Campaign, Launch of "Thanks for the Memory" Booklet.
July it was, July weather it wasn't, or not what we had hoped for. The morning started fine enough, but as the table was set out in Market Square, the skies darkened, and at the appointed time, down came the rain. Foresight, and distrust of English weather, ensured plastic sheeting was available.
The guest of honour, the Deputy Mayor of Durham, Councillor Margaret Adair arrived in good time for the church service, a time of quiet prayer and remembrance.
Back outside, the rain had eased, but the wind proved a problem for lighting the candles - lighters had trouble staying alight, never mind the candles. The Northern Echo's photographer's attentions couldn't even produce a lasting flame!
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| The Deputy Mayor of Durham, Councillor Margaret Adair, signs the Visitors' Book. |
So the word was spread, and some more people were made aware of the problems posed by Alzheimer's, and also that help was at hand.
Thursday - July 9th 10.30 a.m.
Service - Parish Church, Chester-le-Street.
Invitation to congregation to light candles.
Thursday - July 9th 7 p.m.
Flower Arranging Demonstration by Audrey Rayner, Red Lion, Chester-le-Street, Tickets £2.00
Throughout the week prayers were dedicated to carers and people with dementia in local churches.
There were displays in: