4 events in 2 weeks for Dementia Carers Respite Part 1
On the 22nd and 30th November Dementia Carers Respite (DCR) had a wonderful time participating in the Christmas in Chesham event on the 22nd of November. It was a delight to connect with so many people, many of whom shared touching stories and generously donated to support our cause, despite the chilly weather. We are...Continue reading→
A very successful second Golf Day & Dinner
On the 26th September Dementia Carers Respite held the second Golf Day & Dinner at Harewood Downs. The golf was rained off, but it did not in any way dampened the mood for a lovely evening. The same as last year, the food, service and overall organisation were very good and appreciated by everyone. Speeches...Continue reading→
Local Triathlon raised £1005 for our Charity
Local Triathlon Veronica Green-Jones raised £1005 for Dementia Carers Respite On the 17th of September Veronica presented the cheque of the money she raised to Dementia Carers Respite patron Mr Eric Knowles in a small but select gathering organised by Events Director Parviez Aslam MBE. A superhuman effort at Blenheim Palace, She achieved an unbelievable...Continue reading→
Golf & Dinner – Thursday 26th September
Golf & Dinner 26th September 2024 Following the success of our first golf and dinner day at Harewood downs in October 2023 and by popular request, we will be holding our second such event this year on Thursday the 26th of September. Booking for the 4 Ball Tournament is already 45% up on 2023 and Dinner booking...Continue reading→
Amersham Mayor agreed to join Harewood Downs Golf and Dinner Day
Amersham Mayor Dominic Pinkney and founder of Dementia Carers Respite Walid Marzouk It was a pleasure to meet Dominic at the Volunteer fair and delighted that I could congratulate him on his appointment as Mayor for the wonderful town of Amersham. Dominic was involved with our charity at the very beginning when it was only...Continue reading→
Dame Barbara Windsor, Dementia & Scott Mitchell
Dame Barbara Windsor and Scott Mitchell were married for 27 years, in the latter years when she was living with dementia, Scott became her family carer, that is why he refers to these years as “the good the bad and the ugly “ Above is a photo of the cover of his book which he...Continue reading→
Great triumph for Veronica at Blenheim Palace
Congratulations to Veronica Green-Jones on an excellent triathlon effort, taking place on June 1st and 2nd at Blenheim Palace for Dementia Cares Respite. She achieved an unbelievable 8 triathlons over the 2 days, with a total of 5,300m lake swimming, 146km of cycling and c.45km of running We are delighted and grateful for her support...Continue reading→
Local Triathlete Supports Dementia Carers Respite
Local triathlete, Veronica Green-Jones, from Prestwood, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge to support family carers of people living with dementia. Veronica, who works at a girls’ school in Amersham and in an art gallery in London, will be competing in the well known Blenheim Palace Triathlon 2024 on June 1st and 2nd as...Continue reading→
Celebrity Antiques’ Valuation Day – Postponed
We are so disappointed to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Celebrity Antique Valuation Day at Waddesdon Manor, scheduled for the 20th of June 2024, has been postponed. We understand that this event was highly anticipated, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Dementia Carers Respite, our wonderful patron, BBC...Continue reading→
Dementia Carers’ Respite at No. 10 Downing Street
As a splendid endorsement of the invaluable work of Dementia Carers’ Respite (DCR), Walid Marzouk, the charity’s Chair, was invited to a No. 10 Downing Street Reception held for the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission on 20th March 2024. Coming just three days short of the charity’s first anniversary helped make this a special event,...Continue reading→
