Dementia-friendly Islington activities
Art of Craft at Cockpit Studios
Every Friday from 13 September – 1 November (8 weeks)
Cockpit, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, WC1N 2NP
This 8-week programme is a chance for people with early-stage dementia and their companions to try their hand at a number of new crafts including ceramics, textiles and silversmithing. Each session will focus on a different theme and craft. Participants will learn new techniques and use a variety of materials to create a finished piece. At the end of the session, there will be a chance to socialise with light refreshments. The programme is free of charge and all materials are included. No previous art experience is needed. It is about giving it a go!
Booking essential! For more information & to book
Dementia Friends Information Sessions
Thursday 24 October, 10.30am at North Library, Manor Gardens N7
Around 1,500 people in Islington live with dementia. Our free Dementia Friends
sessions can help you understand more about the signs and symptoms of dementia. The Dementia Friends Information Session, provides the opportunity to join this national social action movement to change the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition.
All take place at 10:30 – 12:00 at various locations.
Tuesday 12th November – Central Library
Thursday 12th December – Central Library
Booking is encouraged, but not essential.
To book your place - www.bit.ly/dementiafriends2024
V&A Museum, South Kensington
Monday 28 October, 25 November, 2 - 3.30pm
Dementia-friendly Closer Look Tour (2024)
Join the V&A specially trained Guides for a dementia-friendly tour and learn the stories behind some of the V&A's most fascinating objects.
For more information & to book.
Kick off with a Verse at Park Theatre, N4
13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP
Wednesday 2 October - 27 November, 11am-12.30pm
Still have some spaces on this programme.
Kick off with a Verse is a series of eight weekly 90-minute sessions to support care partners of those living with dementia. It is a space where poetry is used to start a conversation about the experiences of being a carer and tap into creative parts of ourselves we may have long forgotten. Kick Off with a Verse - Park Theatre
Sessions are run in parallel with Together in Time, Park Theatre’s singing sessions for people living with dementia and their carers. Both groups run in the same building at the same time, to allow care partners to access the group.
Each session is followed by refreshments and time to chat and connect with one another at Park Theatre.
Please email Park Theatre’s Creative Engagement Manager, Carys Thomas on carys.thomas@parktheatre.co.uk, or call her on 02033720725.
Kick off with a Verse
FREE WEEKLY ONLINE SESSIONS
For unpaid carers of someone living with dementia and former carers adjusting.
Currently: Thursday afternoons 14.00 - 15.30 GMT
From 14th Nov: Wednesday evenings 19.00-20.30 GMT
Facilitated by Karin De Novellis; counsellor and former care partner
What happens in a 90-minute session? We….
• share with other carers in a confidential space
• develop relaxation skills
• are curious about the challenges which come up when caring
• read poems and find our own words to say it how it is
Please email to join and for information or to organise a telephone call.
Dementia Cafe
Care UK, Lennox House, 75 Durham Rd, Finsbury Park, N7 7DS
Every first Tuesday of the month, 2 – 4pm
Aimed at those living with dementia and their loved ones, you'll have the opportunity to meet other people, share experiences, take part in our fun activities and get advice and support. We have complementary refreshments including freshly baked cakes.
For more information please call us on 020 7272 6562 or email Adriana Bernschutz at Care UK or book via their website.
Alzheimer's Society Sessions
Harry Rice Hall, 72 – 74 Hargrave Park Road, Archway N19 5JN
Every Monday, 1 – 3pm
Singing for the brain sessions are designed to promote wellbeing and build confidence in people living with memory problems. More information & dates
Every other Wednesday, 1.30–4.30pm
Cecelia’s dementia cafe - chat to people who have been affected by dementia in a friendly and relaxed social environment. More information & dates
Contact their Dementia Advisor
Contact their Dementia Advisor to find out about their services and how they can help Islington@alzheimers.org.uk, 07484 - 089543 (Mon - Wed)
Islington Ecology Centre
Islington Ecology Centre, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH
We are 3 minutes from Arsenal tube and there is one Blue Badge parking space. Islington Ecology Centre is the blue wooden building just inside the park. The centre is fully wheelchair accessible.
Park Cuppa - third Tuesday of the month 10.30am - 12pm
Cup of tea and a chat with local people, hosted by Age UK Islington
volunteers. Bring a friend or come on your own! Free and open to everyone. No need to book - just turn up!
Health & Nature Walk - first Friday of the month 10 - 11am
A slow walk around the park, discovering what's changed in nature. Tea and biscuits to follow. No need to book. Dementia-friendly.
Arts 4 Dementia Activities
Art Wednesday
Every Wednesday, 2pm -3pm on Zoom
Art Wednesday is a brilliant opportunity for people with memory challenges and their companions to socialise, engage creatively, learn new art techniques, discover fascinating art and heritage collections and improve their brain health in a friendly online video workshop via Zoom.
Park Theatre Weekly Creative Sessions
13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4 3JP
Feel supported, relaxed, and uplifted in the Park Theatre's free weekly drama-based session for those living with dementia and their carers. Or try the weekly singing group. Both have social time with tea & coffee, and are a great chance to relax, chat and make friends.
Future Matters Information sessions & support
Following a dementia diagnosis, it's essential to make sure that there are plans in place that will enable a loved one caring for an individual to step into manage their health and financial affairs should the need arise. Things as simple as paying bills can otherwise be very difficult.
The Future Matters team host regular free bookable information sessions at different Islington community venues. You can get free follow-up appointments too to help with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Plans.
Highbury New Park Day Centre
127 Highbury New Park, N5 2DS
Flexible, personalised daytime care for older people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a fun, welcoming and homely environment. For more information call 0207 704 3731.
United Communities
United Communities CIO is a newly established LGBT+ national charity based in Islington who run a number of services for vulnerable and isolated LGBT+ persons. These include:
- Monthly On Line LGBT+ Memory Cafe for LGBT+ persons living with dementia and their partners
- Twice Monthly on line Support group for LGBT+ Carers of those living with dementia
- Occasional social and community meetings.,e.g a Pride events throughout the UK, three monthly meetings in central London
- Training volunteers to support LGBT+ dementia work
Dementia-friendly Islington
The Dementia Friendly Islington brings together people who live and work in Islington. You are welcome to join our growing network to share resources, find out what others are doing, promote events or just learn more about dementia.
Contact DFI@islington.gov.uk to find out more.
https://oneyouislington.org/topic/dementia-friendly-islington/