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Mini's and Juniors Join Up For Dementia Awareness Week

Mini's and Juniors Join Up For Dementia Awareness Week

Peter Land21 May 2016 - 19:47
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Players from Weston's Mini and Junior Section went to Leonard Elms Care Home to put on a display of rugby and meet the residents.

The concept was the brainchild of Andi Bliss whose son Isaac plays for the u13s to organise something for the residents at the home to as part of Dementia Awareness Week. The u'8s comprehensively beat the 13's in a game before both separated and ran a small practice sessions watched by residents and families.

Players, parents and staff enjoyed a spot of refreshment before they went indoors where they toured the home, met and chatted with residents, posed for photo's before leaving quite a bit later than planned.

Andi was presented with a club pennant for their wall, a £107 was raised for charity and one resident said 'I've had one of the best days ever'.

I don't think anyone could have wished for higher praise.

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