A team from Quickmove has made a festive visit to the Alzheimer’s Support Centre in Devizes, to deliver 35 gift boxes for members to enjoy at Christmas.

The 35 boxes were created by Quickmove staff for members of the Alzheimer’s Support centre who suffer from dementia. They contained activity books, fidget blankets, art supplies, sweet treats, bubble baths and much more.

The fundraising team from Quickmove also led the group in a Christmas sing-along, which featured some classics including Felz Navidad, Fairytale of New York and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Wiltshire’s Alzheimer’s Support provides much-needed care for dementia sufferers and their families. Their services include home care, day centres, advisers, and activity groups.

Their daycare centres specifically help to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for people living with dementia, giving a break for family carers.

The award-winning format of a relaxed, informal atmosphere, small group sizes and high staff and volunteer ratios allow members a choice in how they spend their time.

Earlier this year, Quickmove Properties participated in two other fundraising activities for the charity. In May, three team members took to the skies, skydiving 15,000ft to raise over £3,000 in donations. In June, the whole Quickmove team took part in a 13-mile trek from Cricklade to Lechlade raising a further £1,000.

Quickmove matched the donations raised by individuals throughout the year and donated a total of £9,286 to Alzheimer’s Support.

This is the second year Quickmove Properties has committed to donating Christmas gift boxes to Alzheimer’s Support, with 50 boxes donated in December 2022.

Devizes Day Club Manager, Becci Field commented:

“A massive thank you to you all at Quickmove. Our members absolutely loved the entertainment and the gift boxes you have so generously donated. The carers all said how amazing and kind you guys are and they really appreciated your visit.”

Quickmove Properties Sales Director, Mark O’Dwyer also commented:
“The Quickmove team of elves were delighted to collect and deliver the gifts in person and entertain the members with a festive singalong! Alzheimer’s Support provide a fantastic service for their members and families. We see the difference it makes to have a sociable place to meet and enjoy activities such as music and crafts.”

This weekend just gone, (Saturday 3rd June), a team from park home selling specialists, Quickmove Properties, took on the Walk to Remember, a gruelling 13 mile trek from Gloucestershire to Wiltshire in aid of the charity Alzheimer’s Support.

Just last month (7th May), three members of the Quickmove Properties team took to the skies over the Wiltshire countryside to complete a death defying skydive that saw them raise a total of £3,823 in aid of Alzheimer’s Support.

Last weekend’s task, the Quickmove Walk to Remember, was more a test of endurance than nerve.

The team took on the 13 mile trek along the Thames Path that saw them start in Lechlade in Gloucestershire, with the finish line in the Wiltshire town of Cricklade.

To date, the team of 19 fundraisers have raised £961 and would welcome any donations via Quickmove Walk to Remember Half Marathon Trek | Alzheimer’s Support (alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk)

Community Fundraising Manager at Alzheimer’s Support, Rachel Fear, commented:

“Alzheimer’s Support is a charity that is very close to our heart as a company and we’re incredibly proud of the Quickmove team for the effort and dedication they have shown in tackling the fundraising tasks presented to them.

Our skydive was an incredible success, raising almost £4,000. However, this time around, the team did request something that would keep their feet firmly on solid ground. A request they may well be regretting this week after walking 13 miles.”