This year’s campaign will run from 13 to 19 May.
Visit the Alzheimer's Society's website for more information.
Monday 13 May
Coffee morning
Come and join Age Concern Bracknell Forest and the Dementia Advisory Service for a chat and meet up with others.
Time: 10:30am to midday
Where: Admiral Cunningham, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell, RG42 1TU
Please contact the Dementia Advisory Service to register your interest:
- email: dementia.adviser@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- phone: 0118 9046 900
Dementia friendly cinema
Bracknell Film Society presents dementia friendly screenings which include:
- lights left on low
- sound levels reduced
- a short interval
- staff and volunteers are Dementia Friends
- refreshments
The Dementia Advisory Service will also be attending.
When: doors open at 1:30pm for a 2pm start
Where: South Hill Park, Bracknell, RG12 7PA
For more information:
- visit the South Hill Park Arts Centre website
- phone: 01344 484 123
Tuesday 14 May
Warm welcome Tuesdays
Our over 55’s warm welcome is designed to support vulnerable and socially isolated people.
We offer light refreshments, information on how to reduce bills and stay healthy.
The Dementia Service will also be in attendance.
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where: TRAX, Mill Ride, North Ascot, SL5 8JW (behind the parish council offices)
For more information:
- email: info@signal4carers.org.uk
- phone: 01344 266088
Knit and natter
Come along to meet up with others and join in with some knitting projects and friendship.
The Dementia Service will also be in attendance.
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Where: Forget-Me-Knot, 9 Wildridings Square, Bracknell, RG12 7SJ
To book:
- email: sharon@signal4carers.org.uk
- phone: 01344 266088
Wednesday 15 May
Dementia café
Join us for refreshments and reminiscence.
Time: 10am to midday
Where: Players Lounge, Select Car Leasing Stadium (formerly The Madejski Stadium), Reading, RG2 0FL
To book contact Age UK Berkshire by:
- email: info@AgeUKBerkshire.org.uk
- phone: 0118 959 4242
Craft for carers
Come along for a craft session for family and unpaid carers.
Materials are supplied and refreshments are available for a donation.
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Where: Forget-Me-Knot, 9 Wildridings Square, Bracknell, RG12 7SJ
To book:
- email: sharon@signal4carers.org.uk
- phone: 01344 266088
Thursday 16 May
Supported gym session
Sessions are inclusive, suitable for anyone, no matter what your age is, disability, medical condition.
Time: 11am to midday
Where: Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell RG12 9SE
To book:
- email: bracknellwellbeing@everyoneactive.com
- phone: 01344 454203
Seated exercises
Join Alzheimer’s Dementia Support (ADS) for seated exercises. They are simple and fun to do.
Refreshments are included and served at the start of the session.
Time: 1:30pm to 2:45pm
Where: King Edwards Hall, Chapel of St Mary and St John King, King Edwards Road, Ascot, SL5 8PD
To register as a member contact Terrie Hall by:
- email: terrie.hall@alzheimersdementiasupport.co.uk
- phone: 07516 165647
Friday 17 May
Age Concern community group
Join us in our mission to create a warm and welcoming environment where neighbours become friends, and isolation becomes a thing of the past.
The Dementia Advisory Service will also be attending.
Time: 11am to 1pm
Where: St Paul’s Church, The Square, Harmanswater, Bracknell, RG12 9LP
For more information:
- email: info@ageconcernbracknell.org.uk
- phone: 01344 422048
Movement for mental health taster sessions
Join exercise and wellbeing groups from across the Bracknell Forest Community. Experience taster sessions throughout the day and meet some wonderful organisations with the Happiness Hub.
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Where: Princess Square, Bracknell, RG12 1LS
No booking is required.