SOMERSET folk can test their knowledge at a quiz and supper evening at a family-run farm shop in the county in aid of a dementia charity.

The event, which is in aid of Reminiscence Learning in Wellington, will take place at Rumwell Farm Shop’s Café on Friday, May 20 at 7pm as part of Dementia Action Week.

Anne Mitchell, joint owner of the farm shop, which is on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, explained: “We’re thrilled to be hosting another of our famous quiz and supper evenings, this time in aid of another of our charities of the year, Reminiscence Learning, which is dedicated to responding to individual and community needs, specialising in dementia care, activity and reminiscence.

“It’s a great opportunity for friends or family to come together, in teams of a maximum of eight people, to raise money for a great local charity and win some prizes, including the Rumwell Cup. There will also be a raffle with a selection of prizes from our shop, our suppliers and friends. All of the money from the raffle will be donated to the charity.”

Supper will be served from 7pm with hot food options followed by a choice of desserts. The supper costs £16.99 for two courses and the price includes a £1 quiz entry fee, which will be given to the charity. Tables must be booked online via this link: https://bit.ly/3N2VsFE.

Dementia Action Week was started by the Alzheimer’s Society and encourages people who are concerned about dementia to confront their worries by addressing dementia directly, while also getting information and support.

There are currently 920,000 people with dementia in the UK and the number is set to rise to one million by 2024. Staff at the farm shop have completed dementia training with Reminiscence Learning and its shop and café areas are now dementia-friendly.

For more information, call Rumwell Farm Shop on 01823 461599 or visitwww.rumwellfarm shop.com.