My story

The idea for having this Bridal March event came about after a friend's Mum was diagnosed with dementia. The impact on her family has been devastating. Dementia affects thousands of couples/partnerships around the UK each year. So to reflect this, we want to get as many people as possible in bridal wear to highlight that dementia effects families and friends, but invariably, it is the spouse/partner who becomes the primary carer.

The relationship my friend's Mum has with her family has been slowly eroded as the disease has taken hold. The Weekend Daycare Centre in Stockport makes a massive difference to how families cope and live with this awful and increasingly widespread disease. They offer much needed respite for carers and a safe and happy evironment for people living with dementia. 

Your help will enable this unique weekend provision to continue its excellent work making a positive difference to the lives of these families.   

To participate: Don a veil, grab a bouquet or if you're game...dig out your wedding dress! Gents and children are more than welcome (in appropriate attire!) to join us on the march through Stockport....Remember your trainers!!

To participate contact Tracey on 07872 446642 or Jo (Centre Manager on 07828 031 443). Sponsor forms are available or pledge £10 on the day.

Starts at 10.30am on Saturday 7th July from Greatmoor Junior School, Stockport. We'll march to sainsbury's in Hazel Grove for a bag packing session. The Reception will then take place at The Ash Tea Rooms (Manchester Road, Heaton Norris) from 2pm where the raffle draw and presentation of the funds raised will be made to The Weekend Daycare Centre For Dementia Care.

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Thanks Tracey, Jane & Lou

My updates 5

Sainsburys's were very generous and we spoke to customers about their local day centre. People shared stories showing how they were being touched by dementia. We ended with the raffle. We presented collections to Centre Manager at the Ash Teas Rooms for our reception. xx Jane

08/07/12 09:51

What a brilliant day, dry and sunny to boot. We met; some were traditionally late. We were accompanied by one Groom (lucky man) and lots of lovely bridesmaids and page boys. We marched to Hazel Grove with lots of support and beeps from drivers on the way. xxxx Jane

08/07/12 09:44

Not long to go till the Bridal March on Saturday7th July, 10.30am from Great Moor Junior School up to Sainsbury's If you can't join us, please go to http://www.facebook.com/l/6AQHkOZ8XAQG9UezD_fE2Dl0u8pkNnmCzhhptooydyijlNg/ or justgiving to donate

25/06/12 08:10

To clarify we will be "marching" from Great Moor Junior School at 10.30 a.m. to Sainsbury's in Hazel Grove to collect donations whilst bag packing at the checkouts for a few hours on the Saturday 7th July 2012.

29/05/12 23:25

The Bridal March Event is Saturday 7th July 2012, starting at 10.30 a.m. Great Moor Junior School, Southwood Road, Great Moor. All brides and wedding party guests welcome. We will be walking to Sainsbury's Hazel Grove. The event will be joined by Stockport Times and Pure FM.

29/05/12 23:03

My charity

Weekend Day Centre

Weekend Day Centre

Charity Registration No. 1026520

The Weekend Day Centre provides informal social day care for people living with dementia and their carers. It's open every weekend and Bank holiday. The centre provides a wide variety of activities from bingo to tea dances to day trips out and we celebrate national events as well as personal ones.

Donations 25

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Raised on behalf of Jane Death, thanks Jane Tx

Donation by Tracey Torley on 24/07/12

£35.00

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Donated on behalf of Lou Cosgrove and The Smirks - Thanks Guys xx

Donation by Tracey Torley on 18/07/12

£15.00

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Raffle ticket sales....Thanks to Peter Post Office, Great Moor School Fun Club and Woodsmoor MInders of Woodsmoor who helped sell tickets

Donation by Tracey Torley on 07/07/12

£100.00

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A.B.I Ltd Have a fantastic day. Sorry I couldn't be there- Great charity to support.

Donation by Su Awan-Rutter - A.B.I Ltd on 07/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Harry (Mom and Brian's friend from Somerset) wishes us the best of luck

Donation by Tracey Torley on 06/07/12

£10.00

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Almost there!! Come on :-)

Donation by Lorraine Johnson on 05/07/12

£20.00

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Donated by Carolyn M from Peter Post Office.

Donation by Tracey Torley on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck girls, hope you have a fab day while doing an amazing event for charity. Loads of love Pam and The Lewry Clan xxxx

Donation by Pam Lewry on 04/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Have an amazing day! Hope you raise loads and have lots of fun :)

Donation by Christopher Rice on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Proud to be part of it....what a great cause and what a fantastic lady you are Tracey! XXX

Donation by Jayne Cunningham on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donated by Diane Corfe

Donation by Tracey Torley on 03/07/12

£10.00

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Zuzu Flowers of Great Moor support our chairty - Thankyou Kerry :)

Donation by Tracey Torley on 03/07/12

£10.00

Donation by Anne Higgins on 03/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Really hope you reach your target Jane...proud of you Tracey...hope the day goes well and all your hard work and effort is rewarded xxx

Donation by Sarah Oldfield on 02/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you all have a great day xx

Donation by Bev Mackay on 02/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donated by Sue of Bramhall - Thanks Sue

Donation by Tracey Torley on 02/07/12

£10.00

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Have a great day

Donation by Chris Waddleton on 02/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo Palmer on 02/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donated by mums friend Annie, Mel Porter & Linda & Ray Torley. BIG THANKS to all. Tracey

Donation by tracey torley on 29/06/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jane Booth on 22/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done to Tracey and everybody organising this Bridal March. Hope you have a fantastic day and raise lots of money xxxx

Donation by Julie Hanson on 21/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope it goes well.

Donation by Juliet Lawson on 15/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope the day goes really well and that you raise lots of money for this very worthy cause. Well done all of you!

Donation by Angela Sutton on 13/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by adele jordan on 01/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Please give generously. I have been to the Daycare centre and it does wonderful work. Do hope it is a sunny day for all the Brides and families. x

Donation by Jane Bellwood on 29/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$698.07
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$698.07
  • Gift Aid$94.85

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