Archive: May 25, 2026

Farewell to Grahame

As you’ll see in DD9 Connections Issue 33, Grahame Lockhart is leaving the DD9 area. Many of us met Grahame for the first time when he organised a meeting in November 2015 through Churches Together to discuss the changes happening to health care provision in Brechin.  This meeting at the Damacre Centre led to the …

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What’s going on at the Jenner Centre

What’s going on at the Jenner Centre? 24 Clerk Street, Brechin, DD9 6AY Brechin Healthcare Group: 07547 794996 Jenner Footcare: 07517 833956   Mondays Chit Chat with Coffee, 10am – 12noon Arts & Crafts Group,1.30 – 3.30pm   Tuesdays Hearing Aid Services –  Drop-in 10am – 12noon, Dementia Carers Group – 2 – 3.30pm, 1st …

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The Jenner Centre – DD9 Connections Issue No 33

We have a fairly settled programme at the Jenner Centre at the moment.  However, as you’ll have seen in the foreword, Grahame is leaving Brechin and coffee drinkers at the Monday mornings Chit Chat will miss him and his interest in everyone. Hearing Aid Batteries:  There is an acute nationwide shortage of 312 batteries.  Our …

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Simple Mending Service for the Over 60s

Trousers too long? Hem coming down? Mending needed but eyesight and fingers making things difficult? It’s frustrating when you’ve just washed and ironed a garment – and then you discover it needs a minor repair. I know of someone who makes great use of safety pins but if you want a more professional finish then …

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