Autumn 24 / Winter 25 Newsletter
Dyscover Wish List
If you need an idea of what Dyscover needs funding for or want to set a funding target for something specific, please see our wishlist.
Welcome Jo!
Joanna Matthews (Jo) started work at Dyscover over two weeks ago now. Jo is Dyscover's new Head of Fundraising. An experienced fundraiser and would you believe it, Jo has even worked for another #aphasia small Read more
Olive Tree Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
Local Garden Centre, Ashtead Park Garden Centre, hosted a lovely Afternoon Tea Fundraiser. Our 20 guests enjoyed a beautiful spread and were waited upon by attentive staff. Much appreciation to the Olive Tree restaurant and Read more
(Mud) Larking about on the Thames
Last week members of all Dyscover groups shared a variety of wonderful stories and information about the Thames, from boating adventures to the engineering and design of bridges. In the Tuesday afternoon Zoom group volunteer Read more
International Share & Compare
We love a share & compare visit from international colleagues. It was an absolute privilege to meet Liz Hoover of the Boston Aphasia Resource Centre and host a visit to Dyscover. Great to chew over Read more
Summer Challenge Activities
The Summer Activities have been a great success this year, they have included a wellbeing workshop, pilates sessions, music therapy, art classes, an activity day, cycling and a social meet-up.
Pat Wins Volunteer Award!
Congratulations to Pat Flower who was recently awarded a Reigate & Banstead Volunteer Award for everything that she has done for Dyscover. Pat has been with us for 3 years and in that time she Read more
Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Shelia and John who recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. They have been married 60 years!
UCL – Meet the Experts Session
Dyscover was invited to present at this session hosted by UCL for Masters Speech and Language Therapy Students. The aim of the session is for the students to directly meet people who are experiencing communication Read more
Successful Anniversary Ball
We celebrated our 30th Anniversary with a Grand Ball at Kingswood Golf Club on 27th April. Over 100 guests enjoyed a drinks reception with a wonderful pianist, a delicious three-course meal, magician, professional photographer, live Read more
Volunteers Lunch
We recently held a Thank You Lunch for our wonderful volunteers as part of our Volunteers Week celebrations. It was a lovely event and thankfully the sun shone for us. It was great to see Read more
