Mayor congratulates D-Caff on receiving Queen’s Award

The Mayor of Bury, Councillor Tim Pickstone, had the opportunity to congratulate some of the volunteers from D-Caff on their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service award.

D-Caff is a dementia friendly cafe which operates in Greenmount village providing a safe space for people living with dementia. The project was one of only two community groups who received the prestigious award this year. Next year D-Caff will be celebrating its 5th birthday.

Cllr Pickstone said: “Dementia is something that touches so many people’s lives. What the community and volunteers have done at D-Caff is truly amazing, providing a really valuable service for the whole of Bury. Thanks to them, people who are living with dementia, and their families, have a regular safe place to find support and friendship.

“As with so many other vital services, D-Caff hasn’t been able to operate for the last few months. I know as soon as it is safe the volunteers will want to get the service up and running again and I’m looking forward to meeting the whole team when that is possible."

Joani Beale, D-CaFF leader, said: “We are honoured and delighted that D-CaFF has been recognised with The Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).

“D-CaFF is such a wonderful resource for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends and is at the heart of our community in Greenmount, Bury. We have a fantastic team of volunteers, who all give a great deal but also gain so much from being part of the D-CaFF Family.

“It's incredible to see the positive difference we can make, and the way our members leave our get-togethers feeling so uplifted. Thank you very much for this highest recognition of all the hard work and support given by the members, volunteers and friends of D-CaFF. This makes us very proud.’’ 

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Press release issued: 3 July 2020.

Picture: The Mayor congratulates D-Caff volunteers Alistair Waddell, Joan Waddell, Laura Roberts and Joani Beale.