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Posted on 20 Oct 2024AGM 2024 At the recent AGM of Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs Swansea, our long standing Chair, Mr Hywel Powell, stood down after 5 years service. Hywel guided the clubs through some difficult tines during his term, including the pandemic and the sad loss of our founder, Mr David Moss. Hywel has been a great support to all seven Forget Me Not Clubs, and has attended each club regularly, and has attended many events representing the organisation. Lowri Jones was announced as the new Chair and Jackie Rose will continue in her role as Vice Chair alonside her. The role of secretary has been taken on by Cathy Lewis and we wish all three the very best in their roles. The AGM was well attended by leaders and volunteers, past and present from all clubs, Rebecca Evans MS, President of Forget Me Not, and the Guest Speaker was Tonia Antoniazzi MP for Gower. Posted on 21 Aug 2024The Ambulnz Community Partners present the donation of £3200.00 to the Forget Me Not Chair and Vice Chair following their climb of Pen y Fan Mountain in June. Many thanks go to all walkers and sponsors of the team. The donation will be put to good use by the clubs. Posted on 04 Jul 2024Many thanks go to the Ambulnz Community Partners for climbing Pen y Fan Mountain on 30th June, to raise funds for Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs. Your hard work is much appreciated by all our members. Thank you. Posted on 21 May 2024Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs have been fortunate to receive a donation of £500 from the Ukelele Group. This will support activities for all clubs and will ensure members are socially included. Many thanks to all. Posted on 14 May 2024New Members Wanted Over the years, Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs have provided help and support to people living with dementia and their carers alike, and this has proved beneficial to all who attend. As we now have seven clubs, we have space for new members in all clubs and we will welcome any new members who would like to join us. If you feel you and your loved one would like to attend a club (people living with dementia have to be accompanied to each club) please contact the club of your choice and chat to the Club Leader. Contact details for each club can be found on our Contact Us page. Posted on 02 May 2024Legendary Welsh rock band, Man, raised over £700 for the Forget Me Not Dementia Day Clubs Swansea Charity, during their December gig at The Bunkhouse in Swansea after travelling from Austria to play. Organised by TIWN Media in partnership with the venue, it was the idea of Tremblin’ Knees frontman Tony ‘Plum’ Howells who had previously played in bands with Man’s Martin Ace. Jackie Rose, Vice Chair, said that the charity was delighted with the donation and overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone involved for giving their time and talents for free. Posted on 02 May 2024Another generous donation has been gratefully received from the Swansea Rockulele Band, from a performance they did at Swansea Market before Christmas 2023. Many thanks. |
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