Take 5 Activity Club

20/10/2026

**A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY**

We will once again be holding our very popular Christmas Fair at our Charity Shop in Punta Marina Commercial Centre.

📅Friday 27 November 2026
⏰Between 10am and 4pm

Please come along if you can 💚

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

Hi everyone, a reminder of our operating hours... should you or someone you know need to call us. 💚

19/10/2026

🚨 Residents across 145 towns in Alicante and Valencia have been placed under mandatory confinement after historic DANA rainfall dumped over 700mm in under 36 hours.

🚁 Military units and helicopters are rescuing residents trapped on roofs as the Girona and Benissa rivers burst their banks, cutting off entire coastal towns including Javea, Denia and Oliva.

⛔ Authorities warn everyone to remain indoors, avoid ground floors and stay completely off flooded roads as extreme weather alerts continue across the coast.

Read the full story here: https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/10/19/confinement-alicante-valencia-flooding/

EDIT: Yes, apologies for typo in 'compulsory'

18/10/2026

💛 **A little introduction from me…**

Hello, I'm Suzanne, and I'd like to share a little about my work and my short-term respite-at-home service through Take 5.

I'm a registered nurse in both Spain and the UK, with 20 years of nursing experience, including 15 years working with people living with dementia and their families.

Through my work, I've come to realise that sometimes a few hours simply isn't enough. Caring for someone you love can mean putting so much of your time and energy into their needs that finding time for yourself isn't always easy.

We often hear that to care for others, we need to care for ourselves, too. But when someone depends on you, taking time away can be difficult, even when you know a little breathing space would help.

This is why I developed my **short-term respite-at-home service** through Take 5. I provide care for your loved one in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, giving you the opportunity to take some time for yourself, attend to other commitments, visit family or friends, or simply enjoy a little time to recharge, knowing your loved one is being cared for.

Although my experience has a strong background in dementia care, this service isn't just for people living with dementia. The same understanding, compassion and individual approach can benefit anyone who needs care at home, while giving their family or usual carer some valuable time for themselves.

I've put together an information pack to explain a little more about the service and how I may be able to help.

If this sounds like something that could be helpful to you, or someone you know, please feel free to get in touch. I'm always happy to have a chat. 💛

Suzanne x

12/10/2026

Living with dementia can bring many challenges, not only for the person but also for the family and those who care for them.

Take 5 was created with carers in mind, offering meaningful, stimulating activities in a welcoming environment, while giving families the opportunity to enjoy a few hours of respite.

Through my work with families, I came to realise that sometimes a few hours simply isn't enough, and that carers may need a little more time and support at home. This understanding led to the development of our respite-at-home service, offering additional support when families need it most.

I've put together this information pack to help explain a little more about what Take 5 offers and how we may be able to support you and your family.

If you'd like to know more, please feel free to get in touch. I'm always happy to have a chat. 💛