The Turquoise Teapot offers a chat over a cuppa over a chat about dementia.

A cup of tea and the chance to find out about dementia is now on offer at a Newark tea room.

The Turquoise Teapot, located on Bowbridge Road, is back up and running with brothers Kieran Wells and Bradley Wells with their mother, Simone Wells.

As well as offering wholesome, simple food, including cakes, sandwiches, scones, muffins and cupcakes, the Turquoise Teapot has a different twist.

The cafe offers a chat over a cuppa over a chat about dementia and mental health, as well as information for people concerned over their own, or their loved one’s, mental state.

The siblings grew up in and around care homes as Simone owns several in the Newark area and the brothers would often go and visit residents after school with their mum.

“We want to break down the stigma of dementia, and also raise awareness,” Kieran said.

“People are scared of dementia, and they think that they are going to forget everyone, whereas in reality dementia and Alzheimers take years to set in.

“They want to know what the signs are, which we can help them with. They can come in and have a chat with us if they are worried but don’t want to go to the doctor yet.”

As well as being dementia friendly, the Turquoise Teapot is also offering a cosy corner, complete with curtains to offer a relaxing ambience, as well as a children’s corner to appeal to school run mums.

In the future, Kieran said they will apply for a licence so they can host specialist events in the cafe, including gin and tonic-themed events and Rum And Reggae nights.

Kieran said: “We want to give the place a completely different feel, with an easy to understand menu, and have the option for local people to come and have a drink on the outskirts of the town, instead of having to travel in.”

So far, the siblings have received more than 400 supportive messages from the community.