We have won an award from 'Dementia Friendly Bradford' - and offer...
• A smooth path from the church gates and level access into the church
• A light and welcoming atmosphere, and a church which is always warm
• A church which is open all day every day
• Sturdy oak seats, some with arms
• 3 toilets (all with contrasting colour seats) which are very easily accessible, and 1 which is fully disabled accessible
• Kitchen / refreshments facility
We have been working with Dementia Friendly Bradford and, in particular, alongside Bradford Health Centre, Alzheimer’s Support and the Area Board for a long time as to how we could best use this wonderful new facility. And so we came up with the idea of the Trinity Café which had its trial launch in May 2017, and then started as a regular monthly event in September. The model was the very successful monthly Memory Café at the Dog and Fox in Bradford on Avon on the first Thursday of the month, and so Trinity Café takes place on the third Thursday, but is open to anyone who is elderly and would like some company. The formula is very simple:
• A smiling and friendly welcome from trained volunteers
• The informal and supportive presence of the Health Centre and Alzheimer’s Support staff
• Home-made cakes and sandwiches and freshly brewed tea and coffee on tap
• Attractive tables with table-cloths and flowers
• Lots of chat and fun - meeting old friends and new – and an understanding atmosphere where people can relax
• A monthly activity – eg bulb planting, singing, crafts, board-games