Join us from Monday 18th – Sunday 24th May as we raise awareness and support those affected by dementia with interactive activities, local organisations, helpful resources and our special Museum of Memories installation.
Event Schedule
Monday 18th May | 11am – 3pm Managing Memory Together
Tuesday 19th May | 11am – 1pm Gloucestershire Libraries showcasing Spark Bags filled with memorabilia from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
Wednesday 20th May | 11am – 3pm Whittington House Care Home demonstrating dementia support aids including memory books, robotic pets and aqua paints.
Thursday 21st May | 11am – 1pm Sandfields Care Home and Caremark providing information and physio-led exercises to support wellbeing at home.
Friday 22nd May | 11am – 3pm Creative Age exhibition from Open Arms Artists Collective and Cheltenham Quaker Meeting featuring artwork inspired by birds and maps.
Saturday 23rd May | 11am – 1pm Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance Carers’ Course with information from local support organisations including ArtShape , Mindsong and Music for Memories.
Sunday 24th May Keep your eyes peeled for more activity throughout the centre.
Don’t miss our Museum of Memories display featuring nostalgic items from the last 40 years throughout the week too!