Today we have five care homes, four in the London Borough of Bromley, and one in Southwark; together with a dementia-friendly cafe, Mission Cafe in the heart of Bromley and two charity shops in the Bromley borough.
Improving Lives is a charitable initiative supported by On a Mission, Mission Cafe and Mission Care. It helps vulnerable adults, including those living with dementia, enjoy a range of activities. These include days out, trips to new places, or simply meaningful experiences which bring happiness.
A visit to the Thames
As some of our Love Walk residents have been feeling a bit downcast during the Coronavirus restrictions, we did a spontaneous visit to the Thames to lift their spirits. Carers took a group of four residents up to the riverfront in Bermondsey, opposite Canary Wharf, where it’s quiet and you can sit right by the river – the views are wonderful towards Canary Wharf and...
Cycling at Herne Hill
Some of our Love Walk residents went cycling at the Herne Hill Velodrome recently. Wheels for Wellbeing , the charity who run the accessible cycling sessions, have set up covid-secure gatherings with limited numbers. Bikes must be booked and strict protocols followed, allowing us to take small groups of residents for an hour of cycling in a professional velodrome...
Black History Month at Mission Care
Every year Mission Care celebrate Black History Month with a mix of film screenings, group discussions, delightful food and musical events. This past week we reviewed a series of BHM posters produced by the Guardian. Our Care Home residents read them and then presented to the rest of the group the things they found that were interesting, shocking or enlightening....