MIDDLESBROUGH libraries and community hubs are working to help people living with dementia and their carers through their popular dementia cafes.

This year sees the launch of new cafes at Hemlington and Easterside Community Hubs.

The monthly cafes give people living with dementia and their carers a chance to meet and socialise with others, receive information and take part in a wide range of activities ranging from craft activities to music and reminiscence over tea and cake.

The two new cafes are in addition to those already running at Acklam and North Ormesby library and Community Hubs and also at the Central Library.

The dementia café at Hemlington takes place on the last Monday of the month from 2pm-3.30pm, the next dates are February 26, March 26 and April 30.

The cafe at Easterside takes place on the second Friday of the month from noon-2pm, the next dates are February 9, March 9 and April 13.

For more information about any of the above, please contact Diane Fleet on 01642-729417, Andrew Crowe on 01642-729408 or Paula Marshall on 01642-726190.