Sporting Memories Network support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and in social isolation by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport they help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise may remain hidden.
Here is a poster Leeds Central Library for their new session which happens every Thursday at Leeds Central Library in the Tiled Hall Café 11 am until 12 noon. It is free for people to attend and anyone over the age of 50 is welcome. They actively encourage family carers to attend and get involved in these sessions too.
The six day festival hosted by Bradford UNESCO City of Film in partnership with Picturehouse at the National Science and Media Museum will run from Saturday 30 September.
It features Dementia Friendly performances particularly on the Wednesday which is jive day with a screening of Jailhouse Rock – Dementia Friendly, but open to all – and a lively jiving session hosted by Marie McCahery from the local Lindyhop to get everyone in the fifties mood- all at Picturehouse. This is followed in the evening with classic comedy at the Bradford Club. The historic venue is opening its doors to the public for a triple bill of slapstick fun from Laurel and Hardy.
Johnstone’s Trade are taking their highly popular “creating dementia friendly environments” seminar to Yorkshire
The seminar is perfect for asset, property or estate managers from within a broad range of organisations including NHS, social housing and care providers. It will also provide a fantastic overview for architects, designers and main contractors who would like to know more about dementia friendly design and how it could be implemented in current and future projects.
This FREE half day seminar will cover a wide range of topics which if followed correctly should create an enhanced environment for those living with dementia. There will be a range of expert speakers in attendance talking about how their products and services create “dementia friendly environments”. Subject to final confirmation topics covered will include :-
Flooring
Wall coverings & paint
Fabrics
Furniture & Interior Design
Level Access Shower Design
Signage & Orientation
External Spaces & Garden design
Dementia Design in Practise
Doors will open at 9.30am for registration with the seminar starting promptly at 10am.
A buffet lunch will be provided for all attendees and close for around 2pm.
Leeds Bereavement Forum’s next Basic Bereavement Skills Training held in partnership with Leeds City Council will be held on Wednesday 6 September from 12.45pm to 4pm at Enterprise House.
This three-hour session introduces you to some of the basic theories about the grieving process and coming to terms with loss. It provides an opportunity for you to explore these ideas and develop your skills and awareness in a small group.
Free for voluntary and community organisations in Leeds as well as Leeds City Council staff more information can be found on page 11 of the People Development Training Calendar
For details of future training sessions please visit their website.
The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce the launch of a new Caritas group, to bring together and build on the work done by existing charities and Catholic organisations within our Diocese.
For more information about Caritas Leeds, look here .
The aim of this event is to create a support network, and highlight challenges and ideas that Dementia Friendly Leeds can offer support with going forward. There will be workshops on Transport, Funding and Attendance and speakers are:
Tim Sanders – Memory cafes in Leeds: success and diversity
Janice Newsome – History of Pot A Tea cafe (one of the oldest dementia friendly cafes in Leeds)
Sarah Goodyear – ‘Support Leeds’ dementia friendly Campaign Officer
There will also be stalls with relevant information (dementia adventure, Carers Leeds, Advonet, Care & Repair, Leeds Alternative Travel, Alzheimers memory support workers, Butterfly transport/care).
Any questions, or to book your place, contact Maria – maria@opforum.org.uk. They will send out more detailed information closer to the time.
If you live in or near Knaresborough, please join us for a short session to explore the practical ideas and case studies in our new Guide ‘Welcoming Older People – ideas for an from parishes’ to help value older people and benefit from their gifts. All denominations are welcome.
“I wholeheartedly support the vision and recommendations contained in this guide.” + Right Reverend Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds
Please join us on Wednesday 12th July 7.000pm-8.30pm at The Newman Centre, Station Road, Leeds LS15 7JY for a short session to launch our Guide for parishes on learning from and caring for older people. This Guide is free and contains practical ideas and case studies to support church communities in valuing older people and benefiting from their gifts.
“I wholeheartedly support the vision and recommendations contained in this guide.”
If you would like to discuss how Growing Old Grace-fully might help support older people in your parish then please visit our contact page here and get in touch.
