FREE fun arts workshops for people living with dementia and their carers with opportunities to chat over a cup of tea!
Participation in the arts can help with improving mental well-being, reducing isolation and loneliness, improving brain cognition and physical co-ordination and also making new friends!
Movement to Music with Kath Kimber-McTiffen & Lucy Knight
Take part in a range of movement to music sessions with like minded people based on themes such as going out, schooldays and celebrations with patient support and guidance. Can be seated and suits all abilities.
Thursdays 2.00pm to 3.15pm (5, 12, 19, 26 May, 2, 9 June) at:
Pingles Leisure Centre, Avenue Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4LX
Thursdays 10.30am to 11.45am (19, 26 May, 9, 16, 23, 30 June) at:
Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ
Memories Alive with Rob Gee and Escape Arts
Working with performance poet Rob Gee, a small group will discuss weekly themes and share memories and experiences. Rob will craft participants’ stories and memories into a poem, as well as sharing his own poetry.
Tuesdays 1.45pm to 3.00pm (5, 12, 19, 26 April, 3, 10 May)
Stratford Methodist Church, Old Town, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6BG
How to Book
You can be referred to us by a health professional or you can self-refer.
To book, please go to www.artsuplift.co.uk/arts-for-dementia-warwickshire/. For more information please call 07946 585978 or email jenny@artsuplift.co.uk.
