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.
Mission Cafe Open Again
Why not treat yourself to a Gingerbread Latte? The Mission Cafe is once again open and serving freshly brewed coffees and an assortment of goodies. Visit us at 1a The Mall in Bromley BR1 1TS - we are following all government guidelines.
Our mini bake-off
One of our Love Walk residents suggested we try making Eccles Cakes – something she remembers baking at home as a child in Lancashire. This got us talking and we decided that we’d begin a culinary tour of British cakes, starting with the North West! We formed two teams of bakers - one made the Eccles Cakes and the other made a pie called Liverpool Tart. Both were...
Making Conkies from Barbados
This week we celebrated Barbados’ Independence Day on behalf of one of our Love Walk residents. He told us about Conkies – traditional cakes cooked to celebrate the day. We decided to mark the occasion by making them: grating coconut, pumpkin and sweet potato and mixing with cornmeal, dark sugar and spices. All very Caribbean! The cakes are traditionally steamed in...