25th ‘birthday’ for Horrabridge Drop-Inn Club
June of this year will mark the 25th birthday of the Horrabridge Drop-Inn Club for older adults. The club was opened in 1995 in the village hall as a result of Tavistock Area Support Services (TASS) developing its ‘Support for Local Villages’ plans. It has been there for the older adults of the area on almost every Thursday since then. The object of the club is to keep older adults involved in the community, reduce any isolation they might otherwise suffer on their own and help them with any problems that are worrying them. Over the years we have seen many members ‘drop in’ for a chat, some advice, a cuppa, or to get involved in board games with other like-minded members - they can drop in for as short or long a period as they require. Through the year the club also travels to other areas of Devon or Cornwall for a meal out and sightseeing, often visiting areas that have fond memories from earlier years.
We were intending to hold our 25th ‘birthday’ party on 25th June at Horrabridge Village Hall but the current situation re. Coronavirus has caused us to postpone the planned 25th Birthday party. So, we will look forward to celebrating our 25th on a new date of 25 years plus - once we organise a new date.
We would like to see as many people there as possible and will continue to try and contact families of our past members who would like to join us when we organise a new date. So we can celebrate the moment, we are inviting representatives of the wonderful organisations in Horrabridge who have supported us over the years; former club members; TASS volunteers and staff from the formative years; and MOST IMPORTANTLY relatives and friends of members no longer with us. If you would like to come and support this once-in-a-lifetime event, please call TASS on 01822 616958 and give your details to reception including phone/email and your connection with the Drop-Inn Club. I will get back to you.
Many thanks, Bryan Podmore
Drop-Inn Co-ordinator/TASS