dyscover – rediscovering communication

Posted 21st February 2020

Great feedback from some of our Members on the first draft of our ‘new look’ Newsletter. Elaine demonstrated use her e-reader app on the Newsletter and others gave some brilliant suggestions as to how we ensure it is more ‘aphasia friendly’. We hope to produce a fresh look to our Newsletter this Easter!

Posted 21st February 2020

Members listened carefully to 3 facts about their group volunteers. Were they truths or lies? Members asked searching questions and discussed their opinions before deciding.
Volunteer Dzen HAD parachuted from a plane, but HADN’T breathed fire!

Posted 21st February 2020
Suzanne has been working with Betchworth Singers coach, Sue Cook, with a view to re-starting our much loved and missed singing group. Sue was introduced to us by new Wednesday group volunteer, Camilla who has known and sung with Sue for many years. Suzanne said “I visited the Singers last Tuesday evening and was thrilled to see Sue in action, using careful vocal exercises and expert guidance to produce lovely harmonised melodies”.

Posted 21st February 2020
Alison Carlier has been working with our groups developing creative skills using different mediums, The Wednesday morning groups have been working with Bamboo Ink and Pen whilst the afternoon group looked at traditional Still Life with Fruit and Veg.
More Art follows this week focusing on Pencil Landscapes and Cloud formations.

Posted 6th February 2020

Nearly through her first week at Dyscover, Helena joins us as our new Charity Administrator! – Do pop by the office next week and say hello!