Jamie Cole

Some of you will know that i am running the NY marathon in a few weeks time. I must admit this is for my own personnel challenge which is why ALL costs for entry/flights/accommodation etc will be paid for personally. However it would be a real wasted opportunity not to try and provide much needed funds to a very worthwhile cause. My dad works for the Lantern Club providing the driver pick up service each week. A description of the club is detailed below. This is a fantastic local charity which receives little attention therefore all funds are hugely appreciated and spent very wisely.

The Lantern Club day centre for the elderly meets each Monday in Holmer Green village hall and is a registered charity founded in 1990.It was founded by a group of local business people at the suggestion of community phychiatric nurses working in Holmer Green and the surrounding area who felt there was a requirement for such a service. The club can take a maximum of 14 memebrs each week.The aim is... more

Some of you will know that i am running the NY marathon in a few weeks time. I must admit this is for my own personnel challenge which is why ALL costs for entry/flights/accommodation etc will be paid for personally. However it would be a real wasted opportunity not to try and provide much needed funds to a very worthwhile cause. My dad works for the Lantern Club providing the driver pick up service each week. A description of the club is detailed below. This is a fantastic local charity which receives little attention therefore all funds are hugely appreciated and spent very wisely.

The Lantern Club day centre for the elderly meets each Monday in Holmer Green village hall and is a registered charity founded in 1990.It was founded by a group of local business people at the suggestion of community phychiatric nurses working in Holmer Green and the surrounding area who felt there was a requirement for such a service. The club can take a maximum of 14 memebrs each week.The aim is to provide 'time off' for the carers and at the same time giving them the chance to socialise with other people. Each monday is taken up by various activities to stimulate both mind and body and we have regular exercise sessions,games,quizzies and most weeks musical or other entertainment. Their members are provided with refreshments and a hot meal at lunch time.Transport is also provided for those who need it. All the members are elderly and frail and most of them also have mental disorders which are the main reason for setting up the club in the beginning. One of them,who has been a member for the last 7 years tells us how lucky she is to be a member and she enjoys every week - she says 'I wish i could come every day'! Mrs C whose husband suffers from Alzheimers says she believes the club to be 'absolutely fantastic' and she is now able to meet up with friends in the knowledge that her husband is in safe hands. Mrs B says 'I think you are doing a fantastic job - i am so happy that he is content and enjoying each monday he spends with you - i have told all my contacts at the Alzheimers society about the Lantern Club.