Mill Street Club, Trowbridge

Inspirational is not a word automatically associated with dementia day care, but carers and professionals alike have used it to describe the thoughtful, person-centred and uplifting world of the Mill Street Club.

The weekday club, and its sister Sunday Club, follow our trademark formula of small group activities, a relaxed informal atmosphere and high staff ratios allowing everyone to follow their own preferences.

Members are joined at least twice a week by therapy whippets Higby and Dottie.

Indoor garden

The spacious, purpose designed club is  thoughtfully laid out with members' art on the walls, a snooker/table tennis table and an indoor garden area (complete with water feature) which provides a quiet space and allows members to experience more natural surroundings.  

No two days are the same at Mill Street, where recent activities have included art therapy, weaving, cookery, board games, reminiscence therapy including using the club's iPad, dance, poetry and prose and a wide range of visitors from the local community. The club uses its prime position to forge close links with the local community and has recently started a partnership with a local primary school, meaning that youngsters are frequent visitors.

Mill Street is open from 9.45am to 3.45pm six days a week, for up to ten members at time. 

It is overseen by Head of Day Care Services, Grant Newton, who was shortlisted for UK Dementia Care Manager of the Year in 2016, with managers Jill Mitchener (Monday to Friday) and Dawn Dell (Sunday Club).

They are supported by highly experienced support workers and a committed team of trained volunteers.

To find out more or to arrange to visit please contact 01225 775023 or email Mill Street Club

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What they say:

I wanted to let you know how much mum is enjoying the Mill Street Club on Sundays. She can't wait to go and comes home singing each week.

Simply the most wonderful place with the most fantastic staff! Our dad's life has been enriched by his time spent at the Mill Street Club