Join us for a series of **free dementia-friendly workshops** at Kew Gardens, specifically designed for individuals living with dementia and their families or caregivers. Our **reminiscence program** aims to foster creativity and connection with nature through shared memories.
**Workshop Details:**
- **Dates:**
- Thursday, 1st August 2024
- Thursday, 8th August 2024
- Thursday, 15th August 2024
- Thursday, 22nd August 2024
- Thursday, 29th August 2024
- Thursday, 5th September 2024
- Thursday, 12th September 2024
- **Time:** 1 PM to 3 PM
- **Location:** Kew Gardens
Each session, led by an experienced artist and facilitator, will explore different aspects of Kew, including both our Gardens and Galleries, culminating in a visit to one of our stunning Glasshouses. Participants will engage in creating beautiful artwork inspired by nature and their personal memories, with opportunities to influence the theme of each workshop based on group interests.
**Eligibility:** Open to individuals living with dementia and their supporting family members, friends, or key workers.
**Registration:** To secure your spot, please contact us via email at **discovery@kew.org** or call **07341114533**. Include your name, the dates you wish to attend, and your postcode when registering.
We invite you to join us for this enriching experience that celebrates memories and creativity in a beautiful setting. We look forward to welcoming you!
Service access criteria:
Accessibility
The programme is primarily designed for people living with early to mid-stage dementia. We recommend that participants take part with a friend, family member, or key worker to support them and share in the experience.
Sessions will be based in the Davies Exploration House which is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the Victoria Gate entrance and 25 minute walk from the Brentford Gate car park. We will also explore nearby areas of the Gardens. Participants can borrow wheelchairs from any of Kew’s gates on a first come first served basis and can hire mobility scooters in advance. Please note that while volunteers will be supporting the session, we cannot provide staff or volunteers to push wheelchair users.
If you have any questions related to accessibility of the programme, please contact discovery@kew.org.
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