Donation Supports New Dementia Friendly Cafe
Posted: 03 February 2026
A generous donation of £1000 raised by Mearns Castle Golf Academy and Kelly Residential will be used to support delivery of a new dementia friendly cafe for 6 months.
We are delighted to be partnering with our friends at the Retail Trust to deliver a second dementia friendly cafe each week. Called Catch Ups at Crookfur, this is the first time Mearns Kirk Helping Hands has tried out delivery of groups in a different venue and we are very excited! The £1000 will be used to allow us to try out the cafe for a 6 month “test and learn” period. If it is successful, we will seek funds to continue delivery.
The cafe will follow the same format as our Monday Meet Ups; members will enjoy tea, coffee and home baking followed by an activity to suit all levels. Members can attend alone or accompanied by a family member, friend or carer.
The group will launch the first week in March. If you or someone you know might enjoy the group, please get in touch. We are looking forward to welcoming new members. And we are very grateful to Mearns Castle Golf Academy and Kelly Residential for their support which is allowing us to start this activity.
