Carers+ Café

Breaking News - the Carers Cafe has beeb recognised for the work of its members.

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Carers+ Café visit to Memory Lane and lunch at the National Memorial Arboretum.

A very short history

Burton Rotary Club opened the café, an initiative of the Club's then President, Rod Gent, in June 2015 as a 'Memory Café', meeting in Crossley House next to Burton Market Hall.   Initially it was open every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10.00 to 2.00, to support people living with dementia and their carers.   Tea, coffee, cakes and scones supplied by Summerhouse Bakery helped to provide a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for people to meet up and talk over their problems.   Staff from Queen's Hospital, the Alzheimer's Society, Citizens' Advice, and Dementia Care were on hand to give professional assistance.

In January 2017 the Memory Café opened its doors to all carers and moved to The Brewhouse which offers a safe, relaxed and comfortable environment.   The move brought with it a change of name.