We are currently head over heels in love with exploring nature, music and art. Here's som inspiration for our sensory strolls, and how music and nature can fit perfectly and enhance each other. Meet Leah the Fox #foxymusic
As part of our Dementia Friendly Harborne project, we had the pleasure of co-hosting a community fun day in the heart of the @moorpoolht estate alongside @nns_edgbaston , @bcchealthybrum and @alzheimerssoc .
We had healthy eating themed craft activities and a chance to explore and reminisce with toys from the @birminghammuseumshire
The lovely Terry from @homeinsteadedgbaston delivered dementia awareness talks to people from the local area and we welcomed local legend @barbaranice42 to entertain us all. We had so much fun and enjoyed meeting lots of new people. We hope all who attended had a great time š„°
Just over a week until our FREE community Fun Day on Saturday 2nd May, from 10amā2pm @moorpoolht in Harborne.
This will be a family friendly day with plenty to enjoy, including:
ā¢ A dedicated Kidsā Corner with crafts, activities and a face painter
ā¢ Live entertainment from local favourite Barbara Nice
ā¢ Information stalls from local services supporting older adults, carers and people living with dementia
ā¢ An interactive quiz hosted by @ambacaresolutions
ā¢ Two Dementia Friends awareness sessions delivered by @homeinsteadedgbaston
There will also be free refreshments so pop down early!
We are co-running this event with @alzheimerssoc@bcchealthybrum and @nns_edgbaston
See you there!
We loved our first Sensory Stroll at @bhambotanicalgardens last Friday. We made sure we checked out the rhododendrons which were bloomin' lovely! (excuse the pun).
If you would like to come along to our next event on Friday 22nd May, get in touch: [email protected]
Thanks to the Gardens and to @homeinsteadedgbaston for making all of this possible.
#dementiafriendly #carerfriendly #greenspaces
In our most recent session at @moorpoolht we welcomed the fabulous @camocarolynmorton who taught us how to create inks from plants and how to modify the shade, tone and sometimes completely change the colour of the ink using various substances.
The table was filled with interesting-looking jars, bottles and dried plants and the group had a lot of fun investigating and experimenting with the inks and modifiers.
After a tentative start, the group quickly relaxed and were able to create a beautiful whole group piece that ran the full length of the table.
Thank you for inspiring us all, Carolyn!
Have you ever tried making your own botanical inks? What are your favourite plants to use? Let us know in the comments!
Thank you to our funders Harborne Parish Lands and @tnlcommunityfund šæ
Thank you to the lovely Sally from @soothing_stitches_cic who came to lead a lovely pet cushion making session at @northfieldartsforum
As you can see from the pictures, everyone's pieces were completely unique and full of character. We loved them all! Thank you to our funders @tnlcommunityfund and @northfieldnns as well as to Malachy the Dog for inspiring this activity š
Next Friday 17th April is the first of a series of free dementia and carer friendly Sensory Strolls at @bhambotanicalgardens
If you are interested in coming along then please email: [email protected] and we can send you some more information.
We are really excited about this. Thank you to @homeinsteadedgbaston for funding us!
#dementiafriendly #carerfriendly #greenspaces
On Tuesday 31st March, the fabulous Sally from @soothing_stitches_cic will be our guest artist at the NAF Shop in Northfield. Sally will be helping us to make cushions of our favourite pets as part of our Postcards from Home project.
The session will run between 11 am and 12.30 pm. Please get in touch if you would like to book a place š¶š±
After next week we will be taking a break in Northfield and will be back there on Tuesday 5th May.
Thank you as always to:
@northfieldartsforum@northfieldnns heartofenglandcf @tnlcommunityfund
#dementiafriendly #carerfriendly #northfield #postcardsfromhome
We are thrilled to be co-running a Community Fun Day with @alzheimerssoc , @nns_edgbaston and @bcchealthybrum at @moorpoolht in Harborne on Saturday 2nd May.
This family friendly event runs between 10 am and 2 pm and there will be top notch entertainment courtesy of @barbaranice42
As well as fun activities and free refreshments, there will be information stalls for people who are experiencing dementia, an interactive quiz run by @ambacaresolutions and two Dementia Friends awareness talks.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#dementiafriendlyharborne #dementiafriendly #carerfriendly #familyfriendly
Come along to the NAF Shop at Northfield Shopping Centre next week on Tuesday 24th March between 11 am and 12.30 pm.
Rhythm Nation will be leading an African drumming and percussion workshop and we will be running some Reggaerobics gentle movement exercises too.
Some of you may remember Rhythm Nation from Northfield Beach last year. We are really looking forward to having them along again!
Please get in touch if you would like to come along.
Thank you to @northfieldartsforum for hosting us in their lovely space and to @northfieldnns heartofenglandcf and @tnlcommunityfund for supporting us to bring varied creative activities and events to people in Birmingham.
