The Rowan Club

The Rowan Club is a welcoming Friday club for people living with dementia, Parkinson’s, frailty and other long-term conditions, and the people who care for them.  

For members

Enjoy a supported day with activities, good company, gentle movement and time together, with friendly, experienced staff on hand throughout the day.

 

For carers – the choice is yours

Leave - enjoy some time for yourself, head home or make the most of the local area.

Stay - enjoy our free Thrive programme, wellbeing sessions, practical advice and speakers, meet other carers or simply have some downtime.

 

New to The Rowan Club?

For a member’s first visit, we ask their carer to stay for the session. This gives us time to get to know them and make sure we can support them safely and comfortably.

 

Cost

Prices start from £55 per Friday, with this lower daily rate when you book more Fridays. You’ll see all the options and prices when you choose your dates.

 

Lunch

You’re welcome to bring your own lunch – we just ask that anything you bring is nut-free.

Or you can order a two course lunch from us for £8.95 per person, including soup, sandwiches, fruit, afternoon tea and cake. You can order for the member only or for both the member and carer.

Everyone is welcome to eat together, whether you bring your own lunch or order from us. You’ll choose your lunch option when you select your Fridays.

Location

The Rowan Club is at the MS Therapy Centre in Bedford.  There is good parking and several ammenities close by such as Tesco Riverfield Drive, the embankment and Priory Country Park

If this is the member’s first session with us, we ask that their carer stays with them for their first visit. This gives us the opportunity to get to know them, understand the support they may need and make sure we can meet their needs safely and comfortably.

The more Fridays you book in a month, the lower the cost per Friday – from £55.

Your booking is for the member. Carers attend free, including our Thrive programme and wellbeing sessions.

Places are limited to 18 members each Friday and are offered on a first come, first served basis.

Worried about the cost? Please get in touch. We don't want cost alone to prevent someone attending, and we may be able to help you explore available support.

Plans changed? At the moment we can't offer refunds, but if you give us notice (24 hours), you can move your booking to another available Friday within the same month. We hope to be more flexible as the service grows.