Join ‘Our Day Out’ in Dereham, Watton and Attleborough – activity afternoons for people living with dementia and their carers

Norfolk charity, Creative Arts East, is keen to spread the word about the ‘Our Day Out’ programme for people living with early to mid stage dementia and their carers in Breckland. In partnership with Breckland District Council, the charity are hosting monthly activity afternoons in Dereham, Watton and Attleborough aimed at giving people a chance to socialise and try new things in a safe and understanding environment.

‘Our Day Out’ monthly events are free and allow people to get involved or just to come along and watch. Past activities have included: Arts and Crafts, Drumming, Printmaking, Film Screenings, outings to Gressenhall Museum and much more. The team at Creative Arts East are eager for more people to find out what is on offer in Dereham, Watton and Attleborough, and join the groups already enjoying the fun and rewarding afternoons.

Creative Arts East’s Deputy Director Elly Wilson said “Our next event, in Watton on 18th February and at Attleborough on 26th February, is a lovely music making afternoon, listening to and exploring lots of ways of making music with both familiar and new instruments. Then in March we will be having mosaic making afternoons! We would love more people to come along and join their local group, you can share a cuppa, enjoy some cake and have the opportunity to try something new! It’s an informal, friendly environment and everyone is welcome. You can participate as much or as little as you like, it’s not pressurised in any way, and is a lot of fun”.

The aim of ‘Our Day Out’ is to encourage people living with early stage dementia, and their carers, to share enjoyable experiences and memories through activities taking place in their local community, and most importantly just to have a great time! The sessions are friendly, informal, and a perfect way to meet new people who are also living with dementia.

Watton, Thursday 18th February 2pm – 4pm
Christian Community Centre, 57 High Street, Watton IP25 6AB 01953 713390

Attleborough, Friday 26th February, 1.15pm – 3.15pm 01953 713390

Participants find the sessions a “ real good giggle” and enjoy being part of a group. Quotes from others who have been coming to the afternoons include:

“My husband really enjoys his ‘Our Day Out’ and talks about it at home”. “Thank you very much for what you organise, it is very much appreciated.”

“The staff are terrific”

If you want to get involved, book a place at any of the sessions in Dereham, Watton or Attleborough, or simply find out a bit more, please get in touch by contacting 01953 713390 or emailing [email protected]

Information on the March Mosaic Making sessions will be available shortly from Creative Arts East on 01953 713390

To find out more about other Creative Arts East events please go to: www.creativeartseast.co.uk