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Dementia Activities In North Kesteven

by Faye Coulson on
Dementia Activities in NK - Lincolnshire Magazine - LincsMag.com

This past year the Sport & Physical Activity team have been working hard to improving their dementia services within the North Kesteven District.

The team now offer two Friendship Hubs which take place each month and are a suitable and safe environment for people living with dementia and their carers providing them with the opportunity to become more active and have fun.

The Friendship Hubs offer stimulating activities as well as offering the opportunity for carers to socialise and share information. Activities include painting, dancing and games such as new age kurling. Everyone is welcome including carers, family members and friends.

Friendship Hubs

Monthly Friendship Hubs take places once a month at:

One NK, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AX
Every first Tuesday of the month, 10am to 12pm

Dates for 2018 so far are: Tuesday 2 January, Tuesday 6 February and Tuesday 6 March

St Wilfreds Church, Church Walk, Metheringham, LN4 3HA

Every second Tuesday of the month, 10am to 12pm - parking is available at the Star and Garter Pub, just a short walk from the venue.

Dates for 2018 so far are: Tuesday 9 January, Tuesday 13 February and Tuesday 13 March.

Sensory Strolls

Sensory Strolls are still proving to be very popular at Whisby Nature Park and are designed to stimulate the senses and to enjoy the outdoors. Refreshments are also available to purchase from the Boardwalk Bistro afterwards.

Sensory strolls take place on the last Tuesday of the month at 11am. Please meet outside the Natural World Centre - please note there is a £1 parking charge.

Dates for 2018 so far are: Tuesday 30 January, Tuesday 27 February and Tuesday 27 March.

One NK in North Hykeham also offer Dementia Friendly Swim Sessions every Thursday from 11am to 12.45pm. Sessions are free to attend and are run by qualified Dementia Friends.

For more information please contact Dean Reed, Health and Wellbeing Manager on 01522 870272 or email dean.reed@1life.co.uk. Dementia Activities in NK - Lincolnshire Magazine - LincsMag.com