A WEEK of activities has been organised to raise awareness of Dementia Action Week by the Ross Meeting Centre, which runs a monthly memory cafe for anyone experiencing memory problems.

Dementia Action Week is a national awareness week that shines a light on dementia, challenges stigma and encourages people to take positive action to support those affected and runs between May 18 and 24.

The first community event is being held at Ross Library on Monday May 18 between 11am and 2pm with many organisations on hand ready to answer questions, provide information and support, including the Alzheimer's Society, CarerLinks, Social Prescribers, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, West Mercia Police Safer Neighbourhood team, Admiral Nurses and Herefordshire Veterans Support.

Throughout the week there is something for everyone, including a tea dance on May 23 between 2pm and 4pm at Ross Conservative Club and a barbecue at Rosedale Retirement Home on Sunday, May 24 between 2pm and 4pm.

There will be more chances to meet up with the group’s volunteers at the Market Stall on Thursday May 21 and at Bands in the Park on Sunday, May 24 and learn more about the work it does and how the members might be of help to anyone living with dementia and their families.

Other events include an event celebrating the seasons at St Mary’s Church on Tuesday, May 19 at 11am; Hereford Fun Day at St Martin’s Church, Ross Road in Hereford between 10.30am and 2pm

Ross Meeting Centre began in 2017 offering support to those with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers. Since then, it has grown and alongside the weekly meeting centre, it also runs the monthly Dementia Carers Group.

Ross Meeting Centre assembles on Thursdays at Tudorville and District Community Centre between 11am and 3pm.