News & Events

As much as we love our home base, we’re always keen to spread our wings beyond Chesham and Amersham. This month, we attended the Hyde Heath Village Fete on Saturday 9th May, and we’re planning to be at Hazlemere, Aylesbury, and The Chalfont's if time allows. We had a wonderful team of 12 volunteers taking...Continue reading→

“I just want to help” That’s what Fergal said after listening to Dementia Family Carers and gaining a deeper understanding of the huge challenges they face and the vital difference our charity makes . Now, Fergal O’Brien, a top racehorse trainer from Cheltenham is turning those words into action by taking on a skydive to...Continue reading→

As the 2026 Grand National approaches, last year’s winning horse, Nick Rockett, carries a quiet connection to our charity, Dementia Carers Respite. Nick Rockett belongs to Stewart Andrew, who supports our charity because of his own experience of caring. He and his sister cared for their father, who was living with Lewy Body dementia. “At...Continue reading→

As we approach the end of our Charity of the Year partnership with The Chiltern & Shelburne Hospitals, Dementia Carers Respite Chair Walid Marzouk and Trustee Tim Garnham felt that a visit—and a heartfelt thank you—was truly appropriate. It was also an opportunity for presenting a Certificate of Appreciation. Over the past 12 months, we...Continue reading→

One in three people born today will develop dementia in their lifetime. Across the UK, almost one million people are currently living with dementia — a number expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. That means around six million family members will be directly impacted by this cruel disease, which affects not only memory...Continue reading→

As part of our ongoing Chiltern Dementia Friendly Project, we continue our mission to create a supportive community where people living with dementia can live well and remain active members of society as much as possible — while ensuring that their family carers receive the respite and support they need. On 29th October, we held...Continue reading→

Our 3rd Golf & Dinner Day at Harewood Downs held on the 2nd of October was a great success all round, with pleasant weather and enthusiastic golfers who had a good enjoyable tournament The winning team—Graham Geldeard, Mike Thompson, and Alistair McKenzie—received a trophy and gifts from racehorse trainer Fergal O’Brien. Our dear friend, Commander...Continue reading→

Saturday, 27th September was a wonderful, sunny, and fresh day at Hyde Park for a 5 and 10K run, setting the perfect scene for our Run for Charity event. The aim was to raise funds for Dementia Carers Respite, a charity that raises fund to give respite to dementia family carers who are often mentally...Continue reading→

We were thrilled to welcome members of My Town Choir to a recent meeting, where they handed over a cheque for £1028.15 raised at their 2025 summer concert in support of Dementia Carers Respite. Representing the choir were Jo Edworthy, choir director, and Cathy Bruin, one of the choir’s enthusiastic members. Our patron Eric Knowles...Continue reading→