Charity Alzheimer Scotland call on people to hold Tea & Blether events

Alzheimer Scotland is calling on people of Lanarkshire to get the kettle on and start talking about dementia and their brain health.

The Tea & Blether campaign can be whatever you want it to be – a coffee morning, afternoon tea or bake sale.

At home, work or in your local community, your event will help to improve life for people with dementia, and those who care for them.

Pick a date between May 27 and June 2, a place and bring your favourite people together for “a chat, a cuppa and a slice of cake”.

Register your Tea & Blether event online and you will get access to the charity’s great fundraising guide full of hints and tips, event posters, print-your-own bunting and more.

Alzheimer Scotland’s centres all over the country will also be running Tea & Blether events to mark Dementia Awareness Week.

Kirsty Stewart, executive lead for stakeholder engagement at Alzheimer Scotland, said: “Tea & Blether is all about connecting with other people and sharing experiences.

“Whether you are a person living with dementia, a carer, family member or you are worried about your memory and looking for ways to maintain your brain health, this is a perfect opportunity to connect with Alzheimer Scotland and a very supportive community.

“We are really looking forward to bringing everyone together, to raise awareness and vital funds for brain health and dementia care.

“Here’s to even more cuppas, cakes and blethering than ever before during the latest campaign.”

If you’re living with dementia or want to know more about maintaining your brain health, pop into your local centre to find out more information.

Join in the conversation online by posting a photo on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) with your favourite mug and mention @AlzScot with the hashtag #MugShot.

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