What We Do

At each of our carefully planned sessions, members can participate in a range of activities or have time to simply sit and chat over a cup of tea.

Getting Together...

  • Gives us time to listen to others and to talk about thoughts, feelings and emotions
  • Enables us to ask for help or information
  • Stimulates associations and memories as we enjoy talking about the past and sharing each others stories and memorabilia
  • Offers a chance to share thoughts and feelings on how to manage the changes in life with others in a similar position
  • Acknowledges and affirms the value of each individual and their personal story

Playing Games...

  • Encourages concentration and alertness
  • Gets the body moving, muscles working and improves balance
  • Promotes self-confidence
  • Gives us the space to laugh, mess about and be as silly as we like

Arts & Crafts...

  • Allows us to express ourselves through our imagination
  • Uses images or objects from the past as a starting point to trigger memories and associations
  • Allows us to enjoy sharing what we create 
  • Enables us to work together to create joint pieces of art, which is great fun

Singing...

  • Promotes a sense of belonging and well-being by joining voices together
  • Stimulates memory through familiar tunes
  • Makes our voices clearer by exercising our mouth, neck and lungs
  • Helps keep our faces mobile and expressive by strengthening facial muscles
  • Allows us to express ourselves

Dancing...

  • Helps us connect with others in a non-verbal way, using music and movement
  • Facilitates self-expression
  • Evokes memories by exploring familiar music and dances
  • Exercises the brain and body

Sharing Tea & Cake...

  • Provides a wonderful opportunity for people to connect with each other in an informal and supportive setting
  • Gives us an opportunity to celebrate birthdays and other special occasions
  • Gives us space to just enjoy each others' company