New for 2026!
Spring trips - for carers with or without the person they care for - Tuesday 14th April & Thursday 23rd April - Further details below.
A new drop-in - for those living with dementia and their carers at Bishop's Castle Library every third Monday of the month. See below for details.
Save the date - we're organising a free relax and recharge day for all carers on June 9th 2026. More information to follow.
The 800 Club is a support group for people in Bishop's Castle, Clun, and the surrounding area who are carers for people living 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 easier 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. Donations for refreshments welcome.
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.
Upcoming 2026 dates (usually the first Monday of the month, or the second Monday if there's a Bank Holiday)
13th April (a week later due to bank holiday)
11th May (a week later due to bank holiday)
1st June
Spring Trips
A couple of local trips out for carers with or without those they care for.
Tuesday 14th April - Kings Nursery and the Greenhouse Cafe
Leaving at 2pm from Enterprise House, Bishops Castle and returning approximately 4.30pm.
Thursday 23rd April - Montgomery Market and Castle Kitchen
Leaving at 9.30am from Enterprise House, Bishops Castle and returning approximately 12 noon.
We will be using dial a ride, for which there will be a small charge. Coffee and cake will be at your own expense (and of course any other purchases you may be tempted by!).
We appreciate situations can change at the last minute so no worries if you need to cancel at the last minute, but it would be helpful if you could contact us to show an interest to give us an idea of numbers.
Please contact us by email bc800club@gmail.com or call us on 01588 650940. We will send reminders to those on our mailing list so if you haven't already joined our list, just click on the link below or contact us.
Also, if you have any ideas of other trips you would like, please let us know.
Drop-in mornings for people living with dementia and their carers at Bishop's Castle Library.
Next drop in Monday 20th April 11.30 - 1pm. Continuing every third Monday of the month.
Come and join us, in a safe quiet space where you can browse books and have a chat.
Members of the 800 Club will be in attendance for support.
All dates subject to change. We'll send reminders to our mailing list, so please email bc800club@gmail.com to join, or use the button below.
Dementia awareness sessions for your business are offered by an Alzheimer's Society Ambassador in our local area. Email bc800club@gmail.com to sign up.
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