News and
Events 
The Estuary
League of Friends has launched its first Memory Cafe aimed at dementia
and memory loss sufferers and their carers.
Around 20 people attended the two-hour session organised at the Nelson
Close Community Room in Topsham.
The session aimed to be a relaxing opportunity for people to meet, share
experiences and gather information to help them and their families.
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Two local
charities have joined forces to offer gardening and odd-job help to older
people in Exeter and East Devon.
It
is part of an initiative by the Estuary League of Friends which operates
in Topsham, Countess Wear, Clyst St Mary, Clyst St George, Ebford and
Exton.
The
group already provides a range of support services such as day centres,
luncheon clubs and general assistance to older residents.
The
new gardening service includes St Loye’s Enterprises, part of a foundation
which trains and supports the unemployed and disadvantaged.
Work
ranges from clearing of gardens and paths to mowing lawns, weeding and
pruning.
“Some
clients are in family houses with large gardens while others are in small
flats with communal open spaces,” said the league’s chief executive
Rachel Gilpin.
More than 100 people made a splash by taking part in the annual charity Topsham to Turf swim.
The brave swimmers, who were mostly clad in wetsuits, took the plunge in the River Exe from the Passage Inn in Topsham and emerged at the Turf Locks — one and a half miles away.
The fundraising
swim has raised £3320 fo far for the Estuary League of Friends.
Organiser
Mike Stevens is already talking about next years and we hope to have a
date by end of November.
A weekly bingo
evening will be starting at the Malthouse, the Globe every Wednesday from
5.30-7pm, there will be cash prizes.
We have a desperate need for volunteers drivers - in fact all the leagues
across Exeter are struggling for drivers - we pay 40p per mile mileage.
One journey a week is all we ask.
Our two charity shops are doing very well - riding out the recession BUT
we are short of helpers to not only man the shop floors but behind the
scenes - e.g. washing the bric-a-brac, sorting and pricing etc.
If
anyone can help out please contact Charity Manger Rachel Gilpin on 01392
879275.