Accessible bench installed in Patchway, funded by the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

Accessible benches installed around Patchway

A number of accessible benches have been installed around a popular walking route in Patchway. Six bright red ‘Balmoral’ style benches have been positioned at various points around the Patchway walking trails which link routes in the area to local amenities including shops and health services. The benches have been specially designed to be accessible to a wide range of

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Patchway Dementia Action Alliance.

Dementia awareness sessions and memory café launched

Southern Brooks Community Partnership has launched two new initiatives aimed at making Patchway a better place for people with dementia and their carers to live. Following the launch of the Patchway Dementia Action Alliance in September, monthly dementia awareness sessions are being staged at various venues in the town and a monthly ‘memory café’ is being held at the Casson Centre. Dementia Awareness

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Patchway Dementia Action Alliance.

Launch of Patchway Dementia Action Alliance

Local businesses and organisations will publicly pledge their support to make Patchway a dementia friendly community at Coniston Community Centre on Friday (20th September). The event, which runs from 10am to 1.30pm, will mark the launch of the Patchway Dementia Action Alliance. The occasion will see over 60 key people representing businesses, statutory services, and community and voluntary organisations, as

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