The Derwent Day Centre is based at Tonbridge Baptist Church, providing an invaluable day-care service for older vulnerable people living in the local community. The doors opened in February 2002 and the Centre has built up to capacity of twenty eight clients each Wednesday and Thursday. The project is staffed by volunteers showing Christian care in action, and is very popular among the friends who attend.

The Day Centre operates in close co-operation with Kent County Council Social Services. A senior manager from that department describes the Day Centre as ‘making a real difference to the lives of a significant number of vulnerable people and is a shining example of working in the community at its most effective and best’.

The Centre provides:

• A friendly environment for older people who need some support
• Various activities such as games, quizzes, handicrafts, exercises, wii, computer, outings and fun!
• Services provided by health professionals - Eye Concern and Chiropody
• A midday home cooked meal and other refreshments

The centre runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.00am – 3.30pm.

For further details contact Tonbridge Baptist Church on 01732 352824 or office@tbc-online.org.uk.

Referrals can also be made through your GP or Care Manager.