The 800 Club is a support group for people in Bishop's Castle, Clun, and the surrounding area who are carers for people with dementia.
Formerly known as the Dementia Carers' Coffee Club, the initials DCCC become 800 when read as Roman numerals. It's just a bit nicer to write in your diary!
The club meets every month, usually on the first Monday, in Bishop's Castle. We share and discuss practical tips and advice for caring for someone with dementia. From legal practicalities such as Power of Attorney and wills, to assistive technology, to coping techniques, and everything in between. We also invite guests from appropriate organisations to talk with us.
We run an email group for announcements from the organisers and sharing notes and resources from the meetings. We also have a Facebook group for members to chat, share information, and generally discuss whatever they like.
If there is someone in your life with dementia, whether you are officially a carer or not, you're welcome to join us. If attending the coffee mornings is difficult you can just join the mailing list if you prefer and we'll send you the notes and resources we've gathered.
Send an email to bc800club@gmail.com or fill in the form on the Contact page
No, it's a free support network. But please bring £2 to drop into the kitty to cover the refreshments.
Typically the first Monday of the month at 10.30am at the Six Bells, Bishop's Castle (in the back room, enter via courtyard as the front doors will still be shut). Subject to change so new members are advised to make contact first to confirm the details and so we can look out for you on the day.
The focus of this group is on the carers, and creating an environment where we can freely discuss the trials and tribulations of the dementia journey.
We do have a social meet-up every month, to which everyone is welcome.
Upcoming dates (all Mondays - normally first Monday of the month, or second if there's a Bank Holiday)
7th April
12th May
2nd June
7th July
All subject to change. We'll send reminders to our mailing list, so please email bc800club@gmail.com to join, or use the button below.
Request to join our email list to be a member of the 800 Club. You will receive notes and resources from previous meetings, reminders of forthcoming meetings, and other relevant news