Donations
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Christmas Hampers 2020
DonMentia has really missed our regular outings for carers and those with dementia, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, this has not been possible. The charity Founder, Eileen Harrington, had to think of ways and means the charity could do instead to Read More …
Grant Update
DonMentia is now working in partnership with Crossroads of Rotherham to support the administration and delivery of Carers Grants available to carers in Doncaster. Although these grants are not specifically for people effected by dementia, those effected by the disease Read More …
Working Togetherness
DonMentia, like many other organisations, has not been able to go about it’s charitable work in quite the same fashion since March. We had to have a rethink about what we could, and couldn’t, do for those living with dementia Read More …
Doing Our Bit
About 40 care packages for people with dementia and carers compiled by Eileen, Geoff Tagg, Fiona and Wayne Goddard, including small items just to let people know they have not been forgotten.Delivered by DonMentia volunteers to all parts of the Read More …
Captain supports DonMentia
Ian Hughes, Captain for 2020 at Doncaster Golf Club announced he has identified local dementia charity DonMentia as his chosen Charity for his year as Captain. Ian explained there will be lots of activities and events at Doncaster Golf Club Read More …
Festive Tea at the Earl of Doncaster
120 people were awestruck and amazed at the spectacular décor and decorations in the ballroom at the Earl of Doncaster. They were there to enjoy special afternoon tea organised by Home Instead Senior Care with assistance from DonMentia and sponsored Read More …
Lakeside Lucky Dip
Many of the shops contributed towards DonMentia’s Lucky Dip stall with some wonderful prizes on offer with lots of people coming back repeatedly as they were so pleased with their wins, which helped towards their Christmas shopping lists. For the Read More …
Butterfly House Trip
34 people went to the Tropical Butterfly House in North Anston and everyone fully enjoyed the small animals, the birds of prey show, the lemurs, the delicious food, the company, the fun Halloween decorations and novelty displays. Even the weather Read More …
Fish Bits Lunch
Thirty people with dementia and their carers went to Fish Bits on Carr House Road for a delicious fish lunch. Most opted for their standard fish and chips, but the fish pie was also equally popular. The attentive staff Read More …