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Smile

is proudly supported by

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Lodge Buchan St John No.636

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Smile ~ Adventure With Dementia

In autumn of 2022 Smile started a fundraising event to raise funds for a disability vehicle to assist people with dementia and age related illnesses in the community of Broxburn. 

 

Smile would like to thank Lodge Buchan St John No.636

for helping us achieve our  goal.

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Smile ~ Adventure With Dementia
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Smile Adventure With Dementia
would like to share some of the adventures
that they have been enjoying since
Lodge Buchan St John 636
kindly donated towards their vehicle.
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Bowling Afternoon
The gentleman of Broxburn Nursing Home
enjoying an afternoon out at 
The Deer Park Bowling Alley.
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Shopping
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Shopping With Friends
spending time with friends, shopping and lunch
is precious memories to share together.
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Having the freedom to shop is something we take for granted till the day comes when you can't drive or use public transport.
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Smile's wheelchair accessible transport brings back freedom to people.
Socialising
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Socialising and spending time with friends enjoying a beer.
Smile Adventure with Dementia
Supported by Lodge 636 Members
Smile's Free Transport
lets people to spend their money on enjoyment!
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Smile Transport
with the support from Lodge Buchan St John 636
and their members, Smile is able to keep their transport service free for everyone who uses it for pleasure or necessity.
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Spiritual Well Being

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Spiritual Well Being
It is important for people living in care establishments to stay connected
 with their spiritual needs.
Having transport for this is an essential part of maintaining peoples sense of self and personal identity.
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Outings
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pet Therapy Trips

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Thank you St John 636 for donating refreshments & food for care home outings.
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Canal picnics supported by Lodge 636
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Lodge Buchan St Johns No 636 started a campaign called "Inter Province Community Care Initiative"
when the pandemic started in April 2020 to help community groups dealing with lockdown.
The Broxburn Lodge of Freemasons contribute a large part of the donations
in no small part of the effort from former Master Kevin Taggart.


 
Kevin runs a haulage company, and used his connections in the industry to save produce, food and clothing from going to landfill, diverting it to community groups in need.

Thank You for Supporting Smile throughout West Lothian

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Sporting SNACKS

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Lodge Buchan St Johns 636 
Provides refreshments for 26 care establishments during Smiles sporting events.

community cafe SUPPLIES

Since lockdown Smile has been regularly  supported by Lodge Buchan St Johns 636 Inter province.
Helping Smile provide refreshments to
Middleton Hall Smile Centre Dementia Cafe,
Smile Pop Up Cafes within Care Homes
and recently Open Door Cafe in Uphall.

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Social Connections And Community Networks
help people build strong bonds of trust.

 

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Smile Pop Up Cafe's
give a welcoming space in care homes 
for family and friends to socialise
while visiting a loved one.

 

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