Dovecote Day Club

Dovecote Day Club Dovecote is a club run by Age UK Oxfordshire where older people with mental health needs can enjoy a day out with friends. Registered charity number 1091529

What we do:
Dovecote welcomes older people who have memory problems, or who may be depressed, anxious and isolated to go and enjoy a day out with friends and be cared for by people who understand their needs. At Dovecote we strive to give clients a pleasant and stimulating day out in good company. We provide a friendly and safe environment where individuals are encouraged to take part in various m

otivating social activities, both mental and physical, enjoy new interests and enlarge their world. Anyone is welcome who feels they will benefit – you can be referred by a friend or relative, or a professional person such as a social worker or nurse. Our catchment area covers a five mile radius of Thame and the surrounding villages. A day at Dovecote:
The Club is open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.00am – 2.00pm at the Barns Centre, Thame. A typical day begins with tea, coffee and biscuits and time to read newspapers, magazines and books and talk with other members. Next we first try to get some gentle physical exercise by playing throw and catch, parachute games, beach(ball) volleyball, beanbag targets, quoits, French cricket or boules. Then we do a range of mentally stimulating activities such as word games or quizzes, dice games, dominoes, scrabble, jigsaw puzzles, shove ha’penny, word searches, arts and crafts, and picture games. We also like to welcome visitors to help entertain us and have had talks from a former Olympian and the local history society, object reminiscence with local museums, music therapy sessions, and songs from local school children. We celebrate birthdays and had parties to mark Christmas and Hallowe’en, as well as themed sessions for other significant events, such as the Olympics or Burns Night. Lunch is a two course nourishing hot meal. Afterwards we have another tea or coffee and maybe a chocolate, before a quieter end to the day with singing or reading favourite poems. At the end of the day the transport or carers arrive to take everyone home. Costs and transport:
A charge of £10.00 is made as a contribution towards the costs of attendance, lunch and transport. Dovecote is largely funded by Oxfordshire County Council Social & Community Services. Funding also comes from Age UK Oxfordshire and individual donations. Transport is provided by the Red Cross and can be arranged to pick you up. If you are unable to attend please contact the day centre organiser.

23/01/2015

Dovecote has now merged with Sharecare at Holton, but there are still places for clients from Chinnor and Thame. Please call Iris Ellis on 07973783938.

Milly selling cakes and tombola for Dovecote at Thame market today.
15/10/2013

Milly selling cakes and tombola for Dovecote at Thame market today.

Items from human and natural history!
15/07/2013

Items from human and natural history!

11/07/2013
30/05/2013
Dovecote has a day out at the Bucks Goat Centre
30/05/2013

Dovecote has a day out at the Bucks Goat Centre

Mary Hutson from Thame Museum visited with objects from the 1950s
30/05/2013

Mary Hutson from Thame Museum visited with objects from the 1950s

Towersey Morris dance for us on May Day morning
30/05/2013

Towersey Morris dance for us on May Day morning

28/02/2013

Wrap Up and Run 10K comes to Cutteslowe Park in Oxford on Sunday 3rd March 2013. Open to all abilities, this scenic, friendly, chip-timed race is the perfect New Year's running challenge.

Dovecote goes on an outing to the 'Moving Music' concert for people with dementia.
18/01/2013

Dovecote goes on an outing to the 'Moving Music' concert for people with dementia.

The club holds its own Armistice Day commemeration.
18/01/2013

The club holds its own Armistice Day commemeration.

Members of Thame Guides join us for a Hallowe'en party.
18/01/2013

Members of Thame Guides join us for a Hallowe'en party.

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Thame
OX93AJ

Telephone

+447827235425

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