A new café offering a welcoming space for those living with dementia and their loved ones has opened in Crewe - named after an 'inspirational colleague' who sadly passed away.

Hosted by dementia specialist, Belong, B's Café takes place at the Brookhouse Drive care village - launching in 2023.

The new café gives guests the opportunity to enjoy a range of experiences while accessing support and forming new friendships at the fortnightly sessions.

B's Café was named after 'inspirational colleague,' Belinda Jones, who recently died following a two-year battle with cancer (Nub News).

This programme includes arts and crafts workshops, pet therapy, specialist exercise classes and visits from musical performers. 

Experience coordinator at Belong Crewe, Jessica Butler, told Nub News: "Dementia affects not only the person living with it, but also their family and friends, who are often their carers, too.

"We understand the challenges they can face, sometimes on their own, and that's why we've launched B's Café, to give a helping hand and a support network, which we know is vitally important to have." 

The new dementia café is open to everyone - including non-residents.

It was named after 'inspirational colleague,' Belinda Jones, who recently died following a two-year battle with cancer.

The new Belong dementia café gives guests the opportunity to enjoy a range of experiences while accessing support and forming new friendships at the fortnightly sessions (Ryan Parker).

Mrs Butler said: "B's café is named after our inspirational colleague, Belinda Jones, who is sadly no longer with us after losing a two-year battle with cancer.

"She helped shape our values, including being compassionate, and this extends outside our village to the wider community.

"Her legacy lives on and we know how much something like this would mean to her and her family."

B's Café was possible thanks to Crewe Town Council's Community Plan Committee - forming part of its Creating Dementia Friendly Crewe project.

It has also received support from The Thursday Club Nantwich. 

The new Belong dementia café is open to everyone - including non-residents (Ryan Parker).

Leader of The Thursday Club, Dawn Clark, added: "We are delighted to be able to support B's Café.

"The Thursday Club aims to support the dementia communities in Crewe and Nantwich, and we are pleased to partner with Belong and share our experience in delivering dementia friendly clubs.

"They have got off to a great start and I hope to see more of the local community taking advantage of everything B's Café has to offer."

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