Tracey joined the friendly group at Parkinson’s Cricket. Today, however, cricket wasn’t on the agenda – to mix things up a bit Alex organised games of boccia and kurling for everyone to take part in. My main role was collecting the balls and “stones” and returning them to the players, but I finished off with a spot of washing up and a nice chat in the kitchen with the other helpers.

Tracey enjoyed her workout at the Parkinson’s Cricket session, chasing balls and bean bags thrown by the participants as they completed a series of challenges set by DCF’s community officer, Alex.

Tracey cycled along to the cricket club to help out at the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation’s Monday Mates session. We had the usual tea and biscuits and a general knowledge quiz, followed by some seated exercises and a sing-along. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and we’ll be back again next month for more fun.

Tracey and Gwyn volunteered on a wet Saturday at Gwyn's local parkrun, then walked the course under a geet big gamp as a Freedom parkrun.

Tracey cycled to the monthly Monday Mates dementia-friendly café. The tables in our usual room were set up for diners, so she stacked the knives, forks and serviettes away before the gang arrived. Everyone enjoyed tea, biscuits, a quiz, a game of boccia and a sing-along. Then, when everyone had left, the crumbs were brushed away and the tables were restored to their former settings.

Miss L had done a great job assembling the headboard of her new bed, despite mobility issues, and Tracey stepped in with an Allen key and a spanner to finish the task. This was a bed and a half – a beautiful bejewelled headboard and LED mood lighting. I hope it brings sweet dreams.