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Newsletter — Summer 2026

A message from our Chair

Welcome to our Summer 2026 newsletter. It has been a wonderful few months for the Halesworth Dementia Carers’ Fund, and we have some exciting news to share, from a hugely successful fundraising event, to a brand-new community project that we are proud to be part of, and some important news about expanded Day Centre provision for our clients.

⛳  Golf Day — Over £5,500 Raised!

We are absolutely thrilled to report that our recent charity golf day was a tremendous success, raising over £5,500 for the Fund. This is an extraordinary result and a testament to the generosity of everyone who took part, sponsored a hole, donated prizes, or helped to organise and run the event on the day. Huge thanks to everyone at Halesworth Golf Club and our main sponsor, Suffolk Car Centre for your continued support. 

Every penny raised will go directly towards supporting people living with memory problems and the family carers who look after them in Halesworth and the surrounding area. We are enormously grateful to all of our supporters, and look forward to making this an annual fixture in the Halesworth community calendar.

‘A wonderful day and a wonderful cause — we’ll definitely be back next year!’

 

🙋  Introducing Hands Up for Halesworth

We are delighted to be part of an exciting new community initiative: Hands Up for Halesworth. This project has been created to make it as easy as possible for local people to discover the many voluntary organisations in Halesworth and the surrounding towns and villages and to find out how they can get involved.

The project has already mapped many local volunteer groups, covering a huge range of causes and activities. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to give something back to your community, visit www.handsupforhalesworth.co.uk to see what’s available and how you can help.

HDCF is proud to be listed on the platform. Volunteering with us is a rewarding and meaningful way to support people affected by dementia in our community. Whether you can offer a few hours a week or a little more, we would love to hear from you.

🔗 Find out more and sign up: www.handsupforhalesworth.co.uk

 

🗓️  Day Centre — Spaces Available

Our Day Centre at the Patrick Stead Day Care Centre, London Road, Halesworth IP19 8LR continues to provide a warm, friendly, and stimulating environment for people living with memory problems. We cover Halesworth and the surrounding towns and villages, and we currently have spaces available.

When we meet:

FRIDAYS 9:30am – 3:30pm Spaces available now!

WEDNESDAYS Starting 1st July 2025 New session — places filling fast!

 

Our Day Centre is free to attend, there is just a £5 charge for a hot lunch (donations always welcome). Activities include music, reminiscence, crafts and gentle exercise in a supportive and sociable setting. A friendly assessment is carried out to make sure the Day Centre is the right fit for your loved one.

Even if the Day Centre isn’t quite the right option, we can still help, with advice, signposting and carer support. No one should face dementia alone.

 

🤝  Our Other Services

As well as the Day Centre, HDCF offers a range of support for people affected by dementia and their carers:

Carer Support: Practical advice, a listening ear, and signposting to services for family members and carers who are supporting someone with a memory problem.

Advice and Information: Guidance on dementia, the care system, financial entitlements, and local services, whether you are newly diagnosed or further along the journey.

Community Outreach: We work across Halesworth and the surrounding area to ensure support reaches those who need it, wherever they are.

Groups and Activities: Music and Movement, a memory café, seated yoga, singing with friends, art and crafts. More details on our website, or get in touch.

 

Get in touch 📞  07990 199632     📧  info@halesworthdementia.co.uk 🌐  www.halesworthdementia.co.uk Registered Charity No. 1170477