COOKHAM DAY CENTRE
Registered Charity no. 277473
Elizabeth House
Station Hill
Cookham
Berkshire SL6 9BS
Tel. 01628 527621
Cookham
Day Centre was the brainchild of Elisabeth Sanders, who raised the money
to buy and refurbish the house in the late 1970's. The house had
originally been the Police Station and the gate to the cells is now on
display on the ground floor of the building.
The building was opened as a Day Centre at the beginning of the 1980's having been refurbished for use as a Day Centre. The money was raised by the people of Cookham and the building was opened by Richard Baker.
Agnes
Wetherall, who was one of the original members and still goes to Elisabeth
House, talks about making curtains for the Day Centre and also running
a handicraft class. They obtained foam from the Cressex Estate in
High Wycombe, which was cut up for them and could then be used for cushions.
They made cushion covers, aprons, cushions and lampshades amongst many
other things.
One of the members actually remembers the Police Station as it used to be, as she was a policemen's wife and her husband was based at the old Police Station.
The
Day Centre is open from 10.00am until 3.30pm from Monday until Friday excluding
Public Holidays and is for the over 60's. The cost of joining is £8
per year and it is open to everyone who lives in the area. Tea and
coffee are provided in the morning and also in the afternoon. An excellent
lunch is also available daily. Non members can drop in for a coffee
in the morning.
Entertainment
is often on hand, such as someone may come in and play the piano, so everyone
can have a sing song. New clothes are on sale from someone who comes in
to the Day Centre offering a good selection of items and second hand clothes
are also regularly available. There is a library upstairs with a good
selection of books, magazines are provided and also games. There is
a lift to the first floor for those who are unable to walk up the stairs.
On
Monday mornings a hairdresser visits Elisabeth House and on Monday afternoons
there is an Art Group. On Tuesday mornings a chiropodist visits
and on Wednesday mornings there is a physiotherapist. An Occupational
Therapist is also being sought. Between 1.30pm and 2.00pm on Wednesdays
there is Christian Worship. On Friday mornings you can have chiropody
and manicures.
Elisabeth House also has a specially adapted bath which allows one to walk into it from the side so it is ideal for those who are unable to climb into a bath.
Cookham
Day Centre is always looking for VOLUNTEERS to help out either on a regular
basis or as a backup for when people are on holiday or ill.
Regular volunteers are needed for two hours a week in three shifts:
10am-12.00pm - help with teas and coffees and prepare tables for lunch
12.00pm - 2.00pm - serve lunch and wash up
2.00pm - 4.00pm - help with teas and clean the centre
Volunteer DRIVERS are also needed to bring people to the Day Centre between 10.00am and 10.30am and to pick them up around 3.00pm. Regulars are needed to make a run a week, while backups are always needed.
Cookham Day Centre is also available to rent out in the evenings and weekends. This is mainly for meetings and small fundraising bazaars and only to local organisations.
If you are interested in hiring the Day Centre please call on 01628 527621.
If you would like to join the Cookham Day Centre either phone 01628 527621 or drop in and see the facilities for yourself, everyone will always give you a warm welcome.
The Chairman of Elizabeth House is Reg Wilsher 01628 520461.
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