Singing for the Soul
A social singing group (not a choir) for the over 50s and dementia friendly.
Join us for the sing-song and tea & cake; £2.50 per session.
Please note this event takes place at the Tangmere Village Hall.
Tea at Tangmere
An opportunity to meet other people living with dementia and other carers, share experiences and socialise – with a serving of music and cake!
We use special reminiscence activities and packs provided by Active Minds.
A representative from the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust will also be attending to answer any dementia related questions.
Variety Hour with Alive! Activities
Variety Hour sessions use music, singing, poetry, comedy, storytelling and quizzes to improve mental agility, together with reminiscence to encourage fun and playfulness, learning and discussion. We also include energising activities such as giant balloon play, feather dancing and percussion instruments, and relaxing activities such as yoga and Tai Chi.
Energise & Relax with Alive! Activities
Energise & Relax is a new session with Craig for 2018. The sessions involve various energising, relaxing and meditation techniques: visualisation, singing, yoga nidra, laughing and dancing.
The purpose of the activity is emphasis on wellbeing for the mind, body and soul.
Art Sessions
Art is very therapeutic, we hold a variety of sessions: watercolour, acrylics, clay and drawing for all levels. Materials are provided. Suitable for everyone.
Art Sessions with University of Chichester
These art sessions are back due to popular demand, with our student volunteers from the University’s Art Department. Join them for creative art sessions suitable for people living with dementia and their carers.
Creative Responses with Chichester Festival Theatre
Everyone has a story to tell, you simply might not know it yet. Working with a professional and engaging practitioner from Chichester Festival Theatre using simple practical drama exercises, share your own tales and create new ones together in a relaxed creative atmosphere.
Dementia Friends Sessions
We run regular Dementia Friends Sessions at the Hub – learn about what it is like to live with dementia, and turn that understanding into action. The sessions are 45-60 minutes long.
Find our more about Dementia Friends
Chichester & Bognor Dementia Action Alliance (DAA)
Have your voice heard. The Hub hosts the DAA open forums where carers and people living with dementia can discuss issues and help improve dementia services in the local area. To book a place please contact the DAA on: brchidaa@outlook.com
Tangmere Support Group for Carers of people living with dementia
Carers Support run a Tangmere Support Group for Carers; come along to this friendly Carers Group for support, information and to meet other carers.
Held the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10.30am – 12noon, at the Dementia Support Hub.
For further details please call: 0300 028 8888
email: info@carerssupport.org.uk
CrISP (Carer Information and Support Programme)
Run by the Alzheimer’s Society, CrISP provides support and up-to-date, relevant information in a group environment, where carers can share experiences and find out about local and national services that can offer support.
The current course at the Hub is starting on: Wednesday 7th February 9.30am – 12.30pm, and will run for 6 weeks. Call Julie Dallimore on 01903 262 666 (option 1) for queries about attending.
Contact the Alzheimer’s Society on: 01903 262 666 enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk about attending a course.
