He recently went along to the Tuesday Club after helping a member with his attendance allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions.
The club, run entirely by volunteers, provides a “welcoming and safe space” for people living with dementia and their carers.
It offers a “vital opportunity for social connection, relaxation and community support”.
The meeting centre, which is based at St Andrew’s High Church, was developed and is run by Dementia Friendly East Lothian to support the development of the meeting centre approach across East Lothian as part of the East Lothian dementia strategy.
Dementia Friendly East Lothian is a community-led initiative that not only runs the meeting centre but also collaborates with local schools such as Musselburgh Grammar School and organises a wide range of community activities, including games, walks, celebrations and intergenerational projects.
Mr Murray, MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, said: “It was an absolute pleasure to drop by to the Tuesday Club: what a great initiative that demonstrates the strong and supportive community of inspirational people across Edinburgh East and Musselburgh.
“I did not want to leave and will visit again soon. The volunteers have created such a warm and welcoming space.”
The Musselburgh Meeting Centre continues to bring people from across Musselburgh together, highlighting the “strength of community spirit and the importance of inclusive, dementia-friendly spaces”.
It was said that Mr Murray’s visit highlighted the importance of grassroots initiatives in supporting those affected by dementia, also “underscoring the importance of continued support for dementia-friendly spaces and the role of local volunteers in creating compassionate, inclusive communities”.
Sue Northrop of Dementia Friendly East Lothian said: “The Tuesday Club is the newest of our four meeting centre groups.
“Meeting centres offer people a place to be with others in the same boat for friendship, mutual support and fun in the community.
“The meeting centre approach is based on research and lived experience, encouraging and supporting people to adjust to the challenges living with dementia brings.”
One of the club members said: “It’s a lifeline for the carers. It really makes a difference.
“We know we are not alone and we have support in a lovely, safe environment.”
“A small group like this makes a big difference – they should happen all across East Lothian,” said one café visitor.