A new meeting centre has officially opened in Alton to the delight of a local charity organisation after an open day.

On Friday, April 5, a new dementia-friendly meeting centre was opened at the Assembly Rooms on Crown Hill.

A substantial and versatile building, it will enable Dementia Friendly Alton to establish the first complete, full-service facility for those living with dementia. The centre will also cater for carers, be that professionals, or family and friends.

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With the new and welcoming Assembly rooms complete, the group running the centre, led by Karen Murrel, make it a wonderful place to spend quality time, improving the lives of people living with dementia along with those close to them.

Karen is supported by many volunteers and Jane Ward of Dementia Friendly Hampshire.

Hampshire Chronicle: The new meeting space for Dementia Friendly AltonThe new meeting space for Dementia Friendly Alton (Image: Access Care)

The open day hosted tea and chat followed by a memory choir, before a light lunch. To round off the day, there was a demonstration and tea dance.

Damien Hinds, MP for East Hanmpshire, visited to lend his support along with Alton town mayor, Annette Eyre and Jonathan Waugh, town councillor.

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While there, the group also took part in a live chat on Wey Valley Radio.

Formed in July 2014, Dementia-friendly Alton is a Queen's award-winning charity facilitating partnerships with community groups, businesses and stakeholders in Alton to promote a dementia-friendly community that provides vital support to people living with dementia in Alton, and the surrounding area.

More information on Dementia Friendly Alton can be found at dementia-friendly-alton.org.uk. For more information on live in care for those living with dementia, contact Access Care on 01264 319399, visit access-care.co.uk or email hello@access-care.co.uk.