Retford Ladies Probus

Retford Ladies Probus

On Wednesday 12th June, Retford Ladies Probus Club welcomed Andrew Jefferson to speak on the expansive subject of ‘The History of Events and People in Bassetlaw’. Beginning with the hunter gatherers who visited the caves at Creswell Crags and ending in the 1950s, it...
The Wednesday (Memory) Group

The Wednesday (Memory) Group

“Have you enjoyed coming to the group today?” I asked the new lady as she put on her coat to go home. It had been her first visit and it seemed to have gone exceptionally well. “It’s been wonderful,” she replied smiling happily. “I can’t remember when I’ve enjoyed...
The Wednesday (Memory) Group

The Wednesday (Memory) Group

If you think it’s difficult to understand what someone with dementia is struggling to tell you sometimes, just try to think about it from their point of view. Their difficulties must, on occasion, feel insurmountable. It is hard for them to marshal their thoughts; the...