The Jenner Centre – DD9 Connections Issue No 24

The groups using the Jenner Centre are well attended but there’s always room for a few  more. Aside from the original reason in forming the groups they all now seem to come under the heading “Putting the World to Rights”. This may relate to local or global topics but it’s certainly good to get it off your chest among like-minded folk. It’s amazing how cups of tea or coffee get the opinions and ideas flowing!

We’ve had a visit from Angus Small Repairs who helped a number of folk (and they’ve fitted a wee ramp at our front door although I’m sure the call “mind the step” as people go in and out will echo for some time).

Helen Carlin from Angus Small Repairs explaining what they do

The Seated Exercise has been running for a few weeks now and is enjoyed by an increasing number of folk. It’s quite gentle but it’s very much ruled by each person’s ability. So it is controlled by each individual doing as much or as little as they are able to – or even want to. Jean is very supportive and really doesn’t worry if you can’t tell your left from your right! It’s also fun, accompanied by music mostly from the 60’s taking some of us back to our teenage years. And some of us relax with a cuppae and a blether afterwards.

Seated Exercises with Jean Clark

We have been hosting Angus Council – Skills and Employment Service who help people get back into work by assisting with employability advice, job search tips and advice, and tips on writing CVs. This is accessed via Angus Council but we’re very pleased to be able to play a part in this important service.

We’ve been given a fair number of photographs, posters, books and other Brechin memorabilia and have created a Brechin’s History corner at the Jenner Centre which stimulates quite a bit of interest – so feel free to pop in and have a look.

Brechin History Corner

Starting 3 June at 2-3.30pm is the Dementia Carers’ Group. This will be run by Rosemary Moncur, Dementia Advisor, Alzheimer Scotland who runs the Dementia Cafe now held at Jars. (See the advert at the end of this magazine).

In the pipeline: We’re waiting to meet someone from Ability Net which supports older and disabled people with technology. They run FREE group sessions that are usually 1.5-2 hours on a range of topics from staying safe online, to getting started with the internet. Participants can bring along their own devices and ask any questions they may have about them also.

Moira Robertson

Trustee