The newly relaunched Decaf charity drop in session went with a swing in Peel.
The support group, which became registered as a charity in 2012 offers help for people who suffer from dementia and their carers and the cafe events are informal monthly events that take place across the island.
The relaunched sessions in Peel take place at the Highwayman pub on the second Tuesday of each month from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Occupational therapist Karen Bell said the sessions were informal so people could drop in and out as they wished and need not stay for the whole session. Support is offered not only from the occuaptional therapy team but also from social workers and the mental health team as well. If possible representatives from the Alzheimer’s Society also go along to the events.
‘Each year the regulars have a Christmas meal and we try to organise an activity for each session,’ she said.
‘Such as Pets for Therapy who will visit with their animals or the Silver Club older people’s swimming club. There are always tea and cakes provided and we ask for a minimum donation of £2 from each person attending.’
Sessions run in the Highwayman in Peel on the second Tuesday of each month; Ramsey second Thursday of the month, 2pm to 4pm; Port Erin, second Wednesday of the month, Cherry Orchard, 2pm to 4pm; Douglas golf club, last Friday of the month, 2.30pm to 4pm.