The Good Company People

29/10/2026

Charity Quiz Night. Saturday 14 November at The Constitutional Club, Crowborough.

Pie and mash supper from 7pm, quiz at 8pm. Teams of up to six, £3 a person.

Supper is £12, or £17 with dessert, and needs booking ahead. Choose from steak and ale, venison, chicken and mushroom, or potato, cheese and onion. Gluten free options available, just let us know when you book.

All profits go to Good Company, helping older adults in and around Crowborough stay connected and enjoying life.

Book online: https://www.thegoodcompanypeople.org/charity-quiz-night
Or call 01892 257272, or pop into the Con Club or Good Company HQ on Croft Road.

With thanks to The Constitutional Club for hosting.

22/10/2026

There's still time to book onto our *free* will writing session on Monday 26 October. Details below 👇

Have you made a will? And when did you last look at it?

It's one of those things we all know we should do, but it's easy to put off.

Making a will isn't just about what happens after we're gone. It's about making life easier for the people we love and making sure our wishes are understood.

Join us for a FREE Good Company Know-How session with Octopus Legacy.

When: Monday 26 October

Time: 2pm–3.30pm

Where: Online – or join us at Good Company HQ!

We'll be joined by the experts from Octopus Legacy to talk about making a will, why it matters and how to get started.

Not confident getting online? No problem! Come along to Good Company HQ in Crowborough, where you can join the session with us.

We've also put together a free guide on making a will and planning ahead, full of practical advice to help you start those important conversations.
https://www.thegoodcompanypeople.org/resource/making-a-will-and-planning-ahead

Find out more about Octopus Legacy and Good Company here:
https://www.thegoodcompanypeople.org/gift-in-will

To book your place or join us at HQ, call 07472 564519 or email [email protected].

17/10/2026

Do you need a few hours completely to yourself?

At Good Company Lunch Club, we can give you a five-hour break while the person you support enjoys lunch, conversation and Good Company.

For £50, Helena, our Specialist Host, will collect them from home, stay alongside them throughout the Club, and bring them home afterwards, so you can make plans knowing they're in familiar, supportive company.

It's for people living with dementia who manage their own personal care but would benefit from a little extra reassurance and support.

To find out more or book a place, call 07472 564519 or email [email protected]

15/10/2026

Have you made a will? And when did you last look at it?

It's one of those things we all know we should do, but it's easy to put off.

Making a will isn't just about what happens after we're gone. It's about making life easier for the people we love and making sure our wishes are understood.

Join us for a FREE Good Company Know-How session with Octopus Legacy.

When: Monday 26 October

Time: 2pm–3.30pm

Where: Online – or join us at Good Company HQ!

We'll be joined by the experts from Octopus Legacy to talk about making a will, why it matters and how to get started.

Not confident getting online? No problem! Come along to Good Company HQ in Crowborough, where you can join the session with us.

We've also put together a free guide on making a will and planning ahead, full of practical advice to help you start those important conversations.
https://www.thegoodcompanypeople.org/resource/making-a-will-and-planning-ahead

Find out more about Octopus Legacy and Good Company here:
https://www.thegoodcompanypeople.org/gift-in-will

To book your place or join us at HQ, call 07472 564519 or email [email protected].

07/10/2026

Have you ever thought about writing your will, but haven't gotten around to it? Maybe you have a will but you haven't updated it in a while?

October is Free Wills Month, and Good Company has partnered with Octopus Legacy so our members can have their will written completely free of charge.

Join us for a free online session on Monday 26 October, 2pm - 3:30pm to find out how it works and whether the service is right for you.

To book, call 07472 564519 or email [email protected]

30/09/2026

Would you like to try out a brand new smartwatch, and help make it better? Join us on Thursday 8 October, 2pm - 4pm, at Good Company HQ to help to develop Kincern's smartwatch.

The founders of Kincern are developing a smartwatch to help older adults live independently while keeping their loved ones connected.

Robert and Abhijeet from Cresswell Technologies are looking for honest feedback on an early version of Kincern's smartwatch. What works? What's confusing? What would make it genuinely useful in everyday life?

You don't need to know anything about technology. In fact, the less you know, the more useful your feedback could be!

If you'd like to take part in this session please call 01892 257272 or email [email protected] to book your place.

29/09/2026

The Good Company People will be running two online dementia sessions led by Sue Hinds, our Dementia Education Lead on Monday 5 October:

1. 9.30am to 11am: Is it delirium, dementia or depression? Understanding the 3D’s.
They can sometimes look similar. Sue will explore the signs to look out for, what may be happening, and why recognising delirium in particular really matters.

2. 12pm to 2pm: Using life stories to build better relationships.
Knowing more about someone's experiences, interests and what matters to them helps us communicate, connect and support them better. Sue will share practical ways to gather and use life stories sensitively and meaningfully.

Both sessions are open to our members. Please call 01892 257272 or email [email protected] to book your place if you’d like to attend.

26/09/2026

Join us for an interactive drop-in session with the Association of Carers on Monday 5 October from 2pm - 4pm at our HQ at Saxonbury House.

The Association of Carers will demonstrate the use of technology such as the Doro phone, Alexa, Lifeline and more. They will be able to help with any issues you might have, offer ongoing support with the installation and use of technology or offer practical advice on the right technology for you.

To book, call 01892 257272 or email [email protected].

24/09/2026

We host free sessions for our members each week at Good Company and there's lots happening this October!

- 5th October, 9:30am - 11am - Dementia Training: Is it Delirium, dementia or depression? Understanding the 3D’s (online)
- 5th October, 12pm - 2pm - Dementia Training: using life stories to build better relationships (online)
- 5th October, 2pm - 4pm- The Association of Carers are joining us to explain how technology can help to make every day life easier.
- 8th October, 2pm - 4pm - Help develop Kincern's smartwatch! An exciting session with Robert Livingstone who is developing a new smartwatch helping older adults live independently while keeping their families connected.
- 12th October, 2pm - 4pm. Join us for this workshop on Understanding Grief. The session will be led by Grief Coach, Gayle Rowcroft.

Please call 01892 257272 or email [email protected].

22/09/2026

Dementia Training Sessions on 24 October 2026 – Book Your Place!

The Good Company People is running two dementia training sessions for our members on 24 October, covering some of the challenges that families and those supporting people living with a dementia can face.

These really useful sessions are run by our Dementia Education Lead, Sue Hinds, and will be held at our new HQ at Saxonbury House.

1. Making Sense of the Difficult Moments: Finding a Way Forward
12:00pm – 2:00pm
This is being run as a Pilot Coaching Session and places are limited to a maximum of 6 participants.

2. Why Nobody Is Sleeping: Sleep, Dementia and Exhausted families
2:30pm – 4:30pm
This session will explore sleep, dementia and the reality of exhausted families, offering an opportunity to learn, share experiences and consider practical approaches.

Both sessions are open to our members. Please call 01892 257272 to book your place if you’d like to attend.