The College raised over £200 from activities including interactive demonstrations of ACL classes, these included; pasta making, ballroom dancing, flower arranging, ceramics and upholstery, Family Learning arts and crafts workshops, and donations were collected at each activity. The college also arranged a raffle and cake sale, helping to raise funds further.
Community Learning Manager Sarah Hughes said, "I am pleased to announce we have managed to raise over £200 for the Alzheimer's Society through activities we held during Adult Learners Week. A massive thank you to all who supported us, our donation will pay for brain scans for two participants in a clinical trial to help improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer's".
Newbury College Health and Social Care students also got involved in raising funds for Dementia Week when they treated residents at Bayford House Residential Nursing to a flower arranging display. The event was organised by the students who had been set an assignment to carry out a voluntary project in the community, which will be marked towards their final grade.
Health and Social Care student, Rebecca Cannings said, "Working with residents at Bayford House was a great opportunity for us to learn more about our chosen career path whilst promoting Dementia Week".
Newbury College works closely with Bayford House, who offer placements opportunities to the College's Health and Social Care students as well as those studying Catering.
Alzheimer's Society is the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. They provide information and support to people with any form of dementia and their carers through publications such as, National Dementia Helpline, their website, and more than 2,000 local services. The Alzheimer's Society helps to campaign for a better quality of life for people with dementia and a greater understanding of dementia.