News from the Princes Centre

Published: 03 March 2025

The weather has not been too kind recently which has limited some external activities. The clients are looking forward to some more outdoor games, walks and trips. Our gardening group have potted up some vegetable and herb seeds which are being nursed indoors until the better weather comes. One of the clients made a bird house for the garden and others have made some bird food and hung it outside for the birds. We received some lovely roses from the Co-op and the clients enjoyed making their own arrangements to take home.

The staff think up all sorts of activities to help our clients keep as mentally alert and mobile as possible and try to include everyone whatever their capabilities. Activities include artwork, craft work, making heart-shaped wreaths, and using crisp packets to make blankets for the homeless. Regular activities such as cooking, singing, ball games, bingo etc continue. Quieter activities include story writing and pampering sessions. One group who are interested in current affairs had a visit from our local MP Greg Smith and our chairman Matt, who is a Buckinghamshire Councillor, for a Q and A session and to discuss local issues. The Community Police also visited and gave the clients a talk on how to stay safe and not succumb to being scammed in any way. The Red Cross came and did a First Aid workshop with the clients.

We have some new volunteers. We are always grateful for their input and appreciative of the time they give to the Centre. We are pleased that the new roof is finished and the solar panels have been re-installed and the new fascia at the front of the building is looking really attractive.

If you would like to support the Princes Centres in any way or if you or your loved one would like a free taster of what we have to offer, please contact Mags on 01844 345105 or Marina at Bourne End on 01628 527024,

Maggie Wooster Keyte