Terrific Tuesdays

21/02/2026

Tuesday 24th February we're meeting at the Burton Centre above Haverhill Library in Camps Road in the Chestnut Room from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

We're a terrific friendship & support group for people living with dementia, their carers & family members.

This week the extra activity is BINGO, everyone's favourite with lots of prizes, for top line & full house. All included in the usual £2 rate which covers hot & cold drinks, a selection of cookies & biscuits plus a slice of cake when we're celebrating a birthday!

We're a great support network run by volunteers who ALL have hands on experience of caring for a loved one with dementia so can give advice on accessing the local help in the area.

For further details contact Dennis Wendell:-
01440 768404
07774 412736
dwendell@btinternet.com

18/02/2026

Haverhill Echo covering the presentation made to Dennis Wendell, who is the lead volunteer at TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Dementia Club, by Councillor Joe Mason on Tuesday 17th February. Please see full details below.............

'It just shows how much need there is for this.'

18/02/2026

The leader of Terrific Tuesdays Dementia Club, Dennis Wendell was recognised for the amazing voluntary work that he does for the town by Councillor Joe Mason. Certificate presented on Tuesday 17th February with full details in Wednesdays Suffolk News. Please read full details below.........

'It just shows how much need there is for this.'

14/02/2026

Tuesday 17th February we're at Westend Church, Withersfield Road, Haverhill CB9 9LA at 11 am -2 pm

Hannah is returning from Shaftesbury again to give Dementia advice to our members, face to face to make everyone's dementia journey just a little easier.

If you're a family carer or have a dementia diagnosis our group could be of huge support, so give us a try, you have nothing to lose, the 1st visit is FREE.

We have regular visitors assisting with dementia & entertainment, choirs, reflexology, Crafts, magicians & more. £2 covers hot & cold drinks, biscuits, birthday cake & any entertainment or activity provided. Cost of membership is purposely kept low so anyone can afford the advice, help & companionship.

For further details contact Dennis Wendell :-

01440 768404

07774 412736

dwendell@btinternet.com

03/02/2026

Tuesday 10th February we're at Haverhill Arts Centre High Street Haverhill for a special dementia screening of " LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME " ( 1955) starring Doris Day & James Cagney. A fabulous American romantic musical biopic drama film.

Starting at 11:30 it runs for 122 mins then we stop for lunch and drinks. The usual £2 pp member fee applies.

For further details contact Dennis Wendell:-
01440 768404
07774 412736
dwendell@btinternet.com

31/01/2026

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30/01/2026

Tuesday 3rd February, we're at the West End Church, Withersfield Road, Haverhill CB9 9LA from 11:00 - 2:00
Keyla the Audiologist will be in attendance paying us a return visit.

Membership costs just £2 pp on the weeks that are attended & covers hot & cold drinks, biscuits, all entertainment & activities & a slice of birthday cake! This price has been frozen for 9 years, so it's kept affordable for everyone coping with this condition.

The group is run entirely by Volunteers who have years of hands-on experience as Family Carers looking after loved ones with Dementia themselves, so have complete empathy & understanding of the everyday problems. Shaftesbury regularly attends to help with signposting or the difficulties that arise when accessing the system.

If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Wendell:-
01440 768404
07774 412736
dwendell@btinternet.co.uk

23/01/2026

The last week of the month & that means BINGO in the Chestnut Room at the Burton Centre above Haverhill Library UK in Camps Road on Tuesday 27th January.

The weekly fee for attendance is still just £2 which covers hot & cold drinks, biscuits, birthday cake & all activities or entertainment. There is a huge choice of prizes for a line & then full house & no extra charge!!

So if you have concerns about memory loss conditions or care for someone with dementia or a.similar like Parkinson's why not join us one week?

We are still looking for keen volunteers so if you are looking to contribute to the community & be part of a team of special people please come along & say hello!

If you have any questions please get in contact with the organiser Dennis Wendell:-

01440 768404

07774 412736

dwendell@btinternet.com

15/01/2026

Tuesday 20th January and we're back at the Westend Church, Withersfield Road Haverhill CB9 9LA

Everyone agreed the building was much warmer last week so don't let a cold morning stop you from joining us. The problem has thankfully & easily been resolved.

If you have concerns about Dementia or are a carer for a family member with Dementia or maybe you're looking for a worthwhile volunteering role? Please get in contact, you'll be pleased you did. We're friendly & helpful with valuable advice & years of experience.

We charge just £2 pp & thanks to fundraising & donations have not put up our membership costs since the group started eight years ago so affordable for all.

Even that £2 covers your hot & cold drinks, biscuits, birthday cakes & all entertainment costs & activities.

Come along, give us a try. Even your first visit is FREE. Can't be fairer than that, we are certain you'll return.

Contact Dennis Wendell for more information:-

01440 768404

07774 412736

dwendell@btinternet.com

08/01/2026

Tuesday 13th January, we are meeting at Westend Church, Withersfield Road, Haverhill CB9 9LA from 11:00am - 2:00pm.

We're a friendly group helping one another through the minefield that is DEMENTIA. All volunteers have hands-on experience of caring for someone on this journey & can give valuable advice.

£2 pp is all it costs per member, including all hot or cold drinks, biscuits, a slice of birthday cake, & all activities. We are affordable for all & intend to stay that way, not having increased our membership price since our formation 8 years ago.

We are always looking for extra volunteers, as the more we have the more help we can offer members. Whether you could help with activities, talk to our carer members, interact with everyone or help in the kitchen, there is a perfect place suitable for most!

For further info leave a message below or contact Dennis Wendell:-

01440 768404

07774 412736

dwendell@btinternet.com

20/12/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone at the TERRIFIC TUESDAYS DEMENTIA CLUB.
Looking forward to seeing members & some NEW MEMBERS that we've yet to meet, on Tuesday, 6th January 2026. Meeting at the Westend Church, Withersfield Road, Haverhill CB9 9LA, starting at
11:00 - 2:00. We have Hannah back from Shaftesbury, helping us navigate through the maze of paperwork connected to dementia.

For answers to questions you may have, contact Dennis Wendell:-

01440 768404

07774 412736

dwendell@btinternet.com

Or please leave a message on this page

12/12/2025

Terrific Tuesdays last get together before Christmas will be on Tuesday 16th December 11 am - 2 pm at Westend Church Withersfield Road Haverhill CB9 9LA

As it's our last meeting this year we're making it a bit special by adding traditional festive food alongside our normal lunch selection & the Christmas Chocolates will be passed around, I'm sure⛪🎅🥳🎄🎁

REACH a fabulous local charity based in West Suffolk will also be in attendance talking about the services & advice they provide when someone is diagnosed with a memory loss condition like Dementia.

Finally may we wish everyone living with a Dementia type condition, their families & their carers the type of Christmas they can handle best & need. There's no one type of "perfect Christmas" so be grateful for togetherness & celebrate however YOU choose.

For details about our dementia club, either leave a message on Facebook or contact Dennis Wendell:-
01440 768404
07774 412736
dwendell@btinternet.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE see you in January🎉