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Test your knowledge for charity during Dementia Action Week
| Published: 3rd May 2022 11:06 |
SOMERSET folk can test their knowledge at a quiz and supper evening at a family-run farm shop in the county in aid of a Dementia charity (May 2022).
The event, which is in aid of Reminiscence Learning in Wellington, will take place at Rumwell Farm Shop’s Café on Friday, May 20 at 7pm as part of Dementia Action Week.
Anne Mitchell, Joint Owner of the farm shop, which is located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, explained: “We’re thrilled to be hosting another of our famous quiz and supper evenings, this time in aid of another of our charities of the year, Reminiscence Learning, which is dedicated to responding to individual and community needs, specialising in dementia care, activity and reminiscence.
“It’s a great opportunity for friends or family to come together, in teams of a maximum of eight people, to raise money for a great local charity and win some prizes, including the Rumwell Cup. There will also be a raffle with a selection of prizes from our shop, our suppliers and friends. All of the money from the raffle will be donated to the charity.”
Supper will be served from 7pm with hot food options followed by a choice of desserts. The supper costs £16.99 for two courses and the price includes a £1 quiz entry fee, which will be given to the charity. Tables must be booked online via this link: https://bit.ly/3N2VsFE.
The quiz and supper evening takes place during Dementia Action Week from May 16 to 22.
Dementia Action Week was started by the Alzheimer’s Society and encourages people who are concerned about dementia to confront their worries by addressing dementia directly, while also getting information and support.
There are currently 920,000 people with dementia in the UK and the number is set to rise to one million by 2024.
Staff at the farm shop have completed dementia training with Reminiscence Learning and its shop and café areas are now dementia-friendly.
Reminiscence Learning was created and founded in 2001 by Fiona Mahoney an Occupational Therapist (OT), who has experience in both physical and mental health.
Since its launch, the multi-award-winning national and regional charity, which is based in Wellington, has grown and changed in response to individual and community needs. It now specialises in dementia care, activity and reminiscence.
The charity prides itself on being dynamic, forward thinking and innovative; putting the needs of the client and carer first and listening to their thoughts and requests.
Fiona Mahoney, Chief Executive of dementia charity, Reminiscence Learning said: “We’re so grateful to Rumwell Farm Shop for hosting this event to fundraise for us and it couldn’t have been held during a better week, Dementia Action Week. During the evening we not only hope to have lots of fun, but to raise awareness and understanding of dementia and the work that we do.”
Rumwell Farm Shop is an independent, family-run, award-winning business owned by the Mitchell family. It was originally a potato store, when David and Anne Mitchell began selling their potatoes and free-range eggs at the gate.
Due to customer demand, the range of products soon increased, and the farm shop grew into the place it is today. David and Anne’s sons, James and Jack, are now also involved in the business, as well as daughters-in-law Sophie and Donna.
Rumwell Farm Shop has a traditional Butchery counter selling its home-reared and free-range pork and Rumwell Angus beef. There is also The Rumwell Flower Shed on-site, a Delicatessen, Bakery, Jam Kitchen, Food Hall, Wine Cellar and Gift Room.
The Rumwell Café is a large and spacious building. The food prepared in the Café kitchen is sourced from the Farm Shop, the Mitchell family farm, which is just four miles away, and other regional suppliers.
Families are welcome to the Café and there is a menu especially for children. It also serves afternoon teas, roast carvery Sunday lunches and is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
The Charity Quiz & Supper Evening in aid of Reminiscence Learning will take place at Rumwell Farm Shop on Friday, May 20 at 7pm.
For more information, please call Rumwell Farm Shop, which is located in Rumwell between Taunton and Wellington, on 01823 461599 or visit www.rumwellfarmshop.com.
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