The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Sunday 2nd May

On Sunday May 2nd some 20 or more walkers will be setting out at 6 am to attempt the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. The challengers are raising money for the Hull Memory Clinic King’s Fund Project. The improvement scheme aims to adapt what was an old day centre, creating an environment more suitable for those suffering with memory problems and dementia. Introducing art into the project is a major part of the scheme and the monies raised will help towards a proposed art gallery where anyone can submit art to be displayed. Please visit our archived posts to read more about our plans and progress. If you would like to sponsor any of our walkers or help in anyway, please email thehumberteam@googlemail.com for more information on how you can help.

Fudge Fundraiser

After the success of our last fundraising event hosted by Fudge Restaurant 93 Princes Ave, we have decided to hold another.

Here's how it works -

• Book a table or just call in to the cafe/restaurant at anytime during the whole of 13th April.
• Tell your server you are supporting The Hull Memory Clinic when you book your table or place your order
• Enjoy your meal, or drink and a slice of lovely home made cake.
• Pay your bill, reminding the staff you are supporting the cause. At the end of the evening, 15% of all the amount spent by our supporters during the whole of the day will be calculated. This final amount will be donated to The Hull Memory Clinic King's Fund Project. It doesn't matter how much you spend, all those 15%s add up!! Book your table - they are going fast!!! http://www.fudgecafe-restaurant.com/

First of the service user art workshops

What a lovely session this was. Alison, Rob and myself spent 2 hours working with one of the service user groups. Using the theme of "The Seasons" we started by drawing things and colours which made us think of the different seasons. The ladies produced some inspiring work.

After a cup of tea, we went on to the more exciting part of the workshop when each of the ladies worked their own piece of fused glass. Using pre-cut peices of glass our artists were able to create a small glass tile decorated with a flower adding their own individual touch with their chosen embellishment. Can't wait to see the finished result when the tiles are returned to us after completing the process in the kiln. More pictures can be seen in our gallery section.

Buying Furniture - Yippee!!

Friday 12th March Exciting day today. We spent the morning looking at furniture options for the project. Sounds dull I know but I never realised there were so many options of seat depth and height, fabrics and design features. There will be something comfortable to sit on for all!!

Charity Shop Fashion Show

St Aiden's Church Community Hall Southcoates Avenue Hull HU9 3HF Friday 9th April From 7.30pm Tickets £3 available at the door

Exhibitors include Virgin Vie: Homemade Cake Stall: Book Stall: Flower Stall: Jewellery: Foot Massage And Much More!! All monies raised donated the The Hull Memory Clinic King’s Fund Project. Charity Number 1052727.

Arts Workshops begin

On Friday 26th February the team took part in the first of a series of workshops delivered by Hazel Burnham. Hazel is the glass artist chosen by to produce the glass we plan to use throughout the scheme. Over the coming weeks, Hazel will be working with clients, carers and staff to develop a theme for the project in addition to producing some of the glass art which will be used in the building.

Fundraising Concert

Sunday 28th February.

What a success and fun day it was!! Carousel Theatre Company entertained some 90 guests with their show "The Best of British" The audience were taken you back to important events in England in the 1940s and 50's. From The Festival of Britain, the advent of Television to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. They were also joined by Cliff Richard on his summer holiday, Muffin the Mule and the crazy Goons. We were also joined by Tommy Steele, Arthur Askey and Anthony Newley on the journey through the past.

Other fund raising efforts on the day included the ever popular cake stall, Fair Trade fancy goods, a beautiful flower stall and a hand made card stall. Proceeds from the Sunday lunches served in the Cafe were also donated to the cause.

We held a large raffle with prizes kindly donated by clients, carers, staff and members of the public. The prize for the free draw, a voucher for £20 to be spent at Bo Kays Florists was won by Chris Cuthill.

The event raised £430 in all - so a BIG THANK YOU to all those who attended, donated prizes or helped in any way.

The Carousel Theatre Company came back to the club on 2nd March to give a sneak preview of thier next show "The Not so Old Time Music Hall" which is due to start touring the area 15th March. Around 15 guests were treated to their second trip down memory of the week!!

A further unexpected £11.00 was donated on the day!