Events

Alloway Railway Tunnel

Alloway Railway Tunnel

The wonderful art installed at the Alloway Tunnel Project is expanding - and we're involved! A few weeks ago, Chris Rutterford came to our club and talked about his inspiration for this ambitious mural. And soon, our contribution will be lining the roof of this...

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A Word From One of Us

A Word From One of Us

“My wife was diagnosed with dementia in February 2020 having retired in March 2017 from a position as an office manager of an international access company (JLG).  Laura was my life.”

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1st birthday party

1st birthday party

Our Meeting Centre has been open for one year, and you're invited to our party! Wednesday 28th June, from 11am - 2pm. We'll have live music from the Ayrshire Ukes at 12:15 - 12:40pm, and a DJ set from the Ayr Hospital Radio team, Heart Beats. The RAFA Club, 10 Ardayre...

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Art Room Video

Art Room Video

Here's our Jen, talking about art and creativity, and what it can mean to our Meeting Centre members. Jen works here on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and we'd love to welcome you to our Club (and to the Art Room!)

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What we do in the Meeting Centre

What we do in the Meeting Centre

If you're interested in finding out more about us, pop in to the RAFA Club on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays (10:30am - 3pm), telephone us (07392 696 217) or email (hello@dementiaprestwick.co.uk) any time. What we do: Mondays is our most physically active day, with...

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Meeting Centre Opens

Meeting Centre Opens

You may have noticed the banners outside the RAFA Club recently. We are happy to announce that the first Meeting Centre in the west of Scotland has opened in Prestwick. What is a Meeting Centre (MC)? They started in 1993 in the Netherlands to provide practical,...

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Legacy Partners

Legacy Partners

February 24th 2022 - a pivotal day for us. Life Changes Trust - a leading Scottish charity championing people with dementia, unpaid carers, and young people coming through the care system - made an important announcement: Dementia Friendly Prestwick will be one of...

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Volunteers

Have you time to join our small group of volunteers? We'd love to talk to you. Description Delivering weekly ‘Bags of Support’ lunches to older people who may or may not be living with dementia and or their carers Main Duties: To collect bags from a Prestwick location...

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Dementia Friendly Promenade

Dementia Friendly Promenade

Introducing our dementia friendly promenade, a fantastic collaborative project. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the public consultation, to Paths For All, South Ayrshire Council, Ayrshire Roads Alliance, Sustrans ArtsRoot Fund, artist Alec Finlay, poet Ken...

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