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Bringing smiles to the room with dementia and friendship support

at the heart of the community

“The Mayor’s Country & Western Party on Sunday 26th April was a great success, bringing the community together for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and a true taste of the Wild West.

 

Guests arrived in fantastic costumes, from cowboy boots and hats to full Western-inspired outfits, setting the tone for a lively and colourful event. The atmosphere was vibrant from the start with a full house.

 

Live music was generously provided by Kelly Sings Country, who kept the crowd entertained throughout with a brilliant set that had many up on their feet. The dance floor stayed busy all afternoon, with guests enjoying both freestyle dancing and enthusiastic line dancing.

 

Adding to the occasion, Domino’s kindly donated delicious pizzas and ice cream was served afterwards. A raffle also took place, raising additional funds.

 

Events like this wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers, whose hard work ensured that everything ran smoothly.

 

A special thank you goes to Julie Murphy, the Mayor of Highworth and her dedicated team for organising such a wonderful event as part of her annual fundraising efforts in support of her chosen charity, Highworth Forget-Me-Not. Her commitment to the cause and the generosity and community spirit shown by everyone involved, made the day truly memorable.

 

Thank you to all who contributed - performer, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who attended - for making it such a special occasion.”

        
 

            

  

    

Highworth Forget-Me-Not began in 2019 as part of a community campaign to make Highworth a Dementia Friendly town. What started as a celebration event quickly grew into a regular Memory Café — and from there, a whole range of friendly, inclusive activities.

Today we offer Memory Cafés, Friendship Fridays, Dementia-Friendly Sing-alongs, Love to Move seated exercises, all designed to reduce isolation and bring people together. Thanks to amazing local support and  funding, we continue to grow and reach even more people.

Whether you join us, volunteer, donate or simply support from afar, you’re part of our community.

 

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