Tewkesbury Dementia Action Alliance - TDAA

22/04/2026

Memory Sparks Bags have been created by Gloucestershire Libraries - a new resource to spark memories and create meaningful moments. During Dementia Action Week 18th - 22nd May, there are Introduction to Memory Sparks sessions around the county. To book please contact your local library or visit the website https://gloslibraries.uk

22/04/2026

The Carers Course are holding a fantastic event to help support carers with first aid and manual handling.

If you would like to attend or have more information, please contact them on 07980 629776 or TheCarersCourse@outlook.com

16/04/2026

The next film Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury for Dementia Friendly Screenings is Funny Face!

Fred Astaire's dancing feet come full circle in this musical about high-fashion photography in Paris, co-starring Audrey Hepburn as a young model. Director

13/04/2026

Coming up this week! Another fabulous Daytime Dance!

25/03/2026

A wonderful article here in the Guardian about Dance and Parkinsons:

The moment I stepped into English National Ballet’s studio, I stopped being just a patient. Among fellow spirits, I have rediscovered my sense of joy and agency

22/03/2026

This week at Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury a classic film for the Dementia-Friendly Screening.

W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Wed 25th March, 11am. Doors Open 10.30am

https://www.rosestheatre.org/cinema/willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory-dementia-friendly

🔖 Tickets £4, £2 for carers
⏳20 min interval in the middle
☕️Free hot drinks before film and during interval
👫Welcome Volunteers & Box Office Team on hand to support you

Take an unforgettable, uniquely magical, musical journey through the deliciously delightful, whimsically wonderful world of W***y Wonka And The Chocolate F

19/03/2026

Well done to the fabulous Sarah Hartley whose Dance for Parkinson's group was featured on ITV News this week!

See it here at 19 minutes - 21 minutes :-)

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09/03/2026

Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury Memory Cafe on this week.
Wed 11th March, 2-3pm, no need to book.

Suitable for those with a Dementia and their carers

Free donations welcomed
Easter Egg crafts & treats!

https://www.rosestheatre.org/events/memories-of-the-Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury

The Memory Cafe is run by Roses Team members & volunteers who have all had Dementia Awareness training and have a warm and welcoming manner. Who is the

06/03/2026

Want to come and chat? We are available at Black Bear Tewkesbury every month for support...

04/03/2026

Our lovely friends at Gloucestershire Academy of Music are starting Melodic Minds!
A little further to travel from Tewkesbury - but for those of you who would appreciate a day out to Gloucester it will be wonderful!

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

A useful post and reminder!