Showcase 16 took place on Wednesday 8th June in Stratford´s ArtsHouse, in support of Carers Week

The event was a successful one, with 27 organisations showcasing their services and were offering advice to the general public. And they were:

Age UK Warwickshire, Alveston Leys, Alzheimer´s Society, Care UK / Ambleside, Carers4Carers, DWP Carers Allowance, Galanos House – RBL, Grapevine, Guide Post Trust, Heart of England MenCap, Helping Hands Homecare, Heritage Culture Warwickshire, Home Instead Senior Care, Making Space, Carey Moon Ceramics, Moore & Tibbits Solicitors, Morrisons Supermarket, Orbit Homes, Penderels Trust, Royal British Legion, South Warwickshire NHS, Springfield Mind, Stratford DC/Back & 4 Community Cars, The Consultancy Company, VASA, Worcester University, WRAP

The event was enriched by the presence of three guest speakers, who spoke about different topics, all interesting and highly relevant

Louise Courtney, Quality Solicitors Moore & Tibbits

Jo-Anne Wilson, Manager of Galanos House RBL who ran a dementia friends course and

Mary Bruce, Senior Lecturer at Worcester University, from the Association for Dementia

During the day we had the privilege of being visited by the Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon, Cllr Juliet Dorothy Short and also by the Chairman of the District Council, Cllr Susan Adams, and many members of the public who were very pleased with information and guidance in some cases, provided.

In the afternoon WRAP held its Annual General Meeting.

Have a look at the photos from the event, and next year, join us!