Sycamore Tree 10th Anniversary Celebrations

On Monday March 25th at Jubilee Family Centre Aylsham, members and guests joined together to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Sycamore Tree, a support group for Alzheimer’s and Dementia sufferers and their carers.

Live jazz music by Simon Gallagher and Ed Osborne entertained everyone as members busied themselves, puzzling through a quiz on Norfolk names or taking part in the Bagatelle competition. Some guests tried their hand at the Air Hockey and others were looking at a display about The Sycamore Tree’s 10 years, which included paintings the group had prepared at a previous meeting.

A rolling presentation of 100 photographs brought a variety of feelings to those watching.  The memories of fun times experienced and friendships formed making a fitting tribute of these 10 years not only for those present but also for the loved ones not here now.

The morning finished with speeches, presentations and the handing on of the leadership of the group to Donna and John Smith as Liz and Peter Hendon, although remaining part of the team, step down.    

The cutting of the Anniversary Cake by two of the longest serving members Sybil Brooker and Frank Townsend, who had joined the group in June 2003, ended the formalities and everyone enjoyed a buffet lunch that followed including a piece of the beautiful Anniversary Cake.

Guests at the Celebration included Eileen Springall, Chairman of Aylsham Town Council, Representatives of The Alzheimer’s Society Norwich and District Branch, Aylsham Rotary and Aylsham Community Church.