Wessex House Community Choir

Enjoy singing?

At Wessex House every Monday from Nov 5th the newly-formed Wessex House Community Choir, under the direction of Kris Emmett, will attempt to prove EVERYONE can sing!

Fancy a challenge?

This event is open to everyone, so please come along and find out more - there is a poster you can download here.
(ps. white tie and tails optional!)

What does Somerton need?

Part of the discussion at our AGM centred around the services and facilities that, in Somerton, would make a real difference to those living with dementia, and perhaps other disabilities. There are a couple already on the table for our next Steering Committee on 5th November, but other suggestions are welcome. If you have an idea, or even a project already running, that could be expanded and adapted to suit a wider and more inclusive audience, let us know at somertondaa@gmail.com, or use the Contact form alongside.
Already in discussion are the possibility of a regular 'Memory Cafe' and a group to support Carers that can meet at a time and place where there would be safe independent support and activities for the people for whom they normally provide care.
We are also looking to develop a directory of services and facilities in the area, so please feed in your suggestions of what might usefully be included.

Later Life Care

Which? - the Consumer Association - has revised and updated its web site with a new, comprehensive section on 'Later Life Care'. There is a lot of good content, explained simply and in easy-to-understand bite-sized chunks, including the latest information on the cost of care, benefits and dementia.

To add to it, they are looking to create some video content with people sharing their experiences of care - either as someone who receives it or from a family member or friend who has arranged it for a loved one. As they want to go live on 31 October they are keen to speak to people soon if possible. If you have a story to tell, contact SADAA, using the form on the right, and we'll pass your information on.

Race against Dementia

Motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart is facing, in his words, 'the greatest challenge of my life' following the diagnosis of Helen, his wife of 56 years, with dementia. Hear his explanation of the reasons why he wants to use F1 fast-track development to assist finding medical solutions to the problems, in his new charity 'Race Against Dementia'
Watch the film here - it's three minutes well spent.

'Care as you are' - screening

Local film-maker Joanna Procter has just completed her latest project 'Care as you are' and has invited anyone interested to a screening at Huish Episcopi Academy on Fri. 26th October at 6pm.
This is a film to support non-paid, non-professional carers in the home, looking after loved ones diagnosed with dementia.
RSVP, with number of seats required, by Friday 12th October - by email to joanna@revealproductions.co.uk or phone on 07759 222893.