Bradbury Centre in Bonar Bridge hailed as a place of ‘warmth, safety and compassion’ by Highland MSP
“A place of warmth, safety, and compassion, where loved ones are cared for with kindness and dignity,” is the verdict of Sutherland MSP Maree Todd, minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport of Scotland, when it comes to Bonar Bridge’s Bradbury Centre.
The Friends of the Bradbury Centre are organising a ‘A Summer Garden Tea’ held at the Sutherland facility to celebrate the changing seasons, as well as help raise funds for the vital Sutherland lifeline service, based in Bonar Bridge.
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Taking place on May 3 between 11am and 1pm at the centre, visitors will be able to enjoy homemade baking, teas and coffees as well as taking part in a raffle and plant sale.
The Bradbury Centre, a health and wellbeing centre part funded by the NHS, began as a lunch club for senior citizens and has expanded over the last 27 years to become a vital service for people with dementia and other complex needs and provides respite for their families.
But in recent years, the Bradbury Centre has seen costs rise significantly.
The Friends of the Bradbury Centre are a fund-raising group made up of supporters of the centre, many of whom have first-hand experience of family members being helped by the centre.
The Friends’ aim is ensuring that events and fund-raising activities take place to help secure the future of the Bradbury Centre.
Maree Todd, MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, said, "The Bradbury Centre is an essential service, providing respite care for people living with dementia and other complex needs.
“For many, it’s not just about a break — the centre is a place of warmth, safety, and compassion, where loved ones are cared for with kindness and dignity.
“As the only day care facility of its kind in Sutherland, it is a lifeline for families — but like so many vital community services, it’s facing financial pressure due to the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.
“That’s why it would be fantastic to see a strong community turnout on May 3 for the Summer Garden Tea.
“It’s an opportunity to come together, enjoy some tea and home baking, and raise some funds for a service that means so much to so many.”
Tickets for the event are £5 for adults, £2.50 for children and raffle tickets are £1 per strip or 20p per ticket.
