Dementia Adventure

18/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ Enjoy the freedom of cycling in a supportive and dementia-inclusive environment 💚

Join Dementia Adventure, in partnership with Goals Beyond Grass, for our free cycling day at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre - Forestry England specially designed for people living with dementia and their carers.

This friendly, supported session offers the opportunity to get active outdoors, build confidence, enjoy nature and spend quality time together — all at a pace that feels right for you.

🗓️ Wednesday 8th July
🌿 Dementia-inclusive and welcoming
🚴 Adapted cycles available
💚 Supportive and experienced staff
🌳 Beautiful Forest of Dean setting

Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/4znF50Ze70m

17/06/2026

🏊‍♂️ Take the plunge and support people living with dementia 💚

Join Team Dementia Adventure at Swim Serpentine, a one-day open water swimming event in London's beautiful Hyde Park.

Whether you're new to open water swimming or a seasoned swimmer looking for your next challenge, it's a fantastic opportunity to raise vital funds while taking on an unforgettable experience.

⚠️ All of our other distances have now sold out and we only have a limited number of 1-mile charity places remaining.

Find out more and sign up: https://ow.ly/w9vZ50ZcFFi

17/06/2026

🌿 We're at the Nature Connected Coaching Live Conference today! 🌿

We're delighted to be attending the Nature Connected Coaching Conference at Henley Business School, alongside so many people passionate about the power of nature, wellbeing and connection.

It's already shaping up to be a fantastic day of learning, discussion and inspiration.

If you're attending, we'd love to meet you — come and say hello to the Dementia Adventure team and find out more about how we help people living with dementia experience the benefits of nature, adventure and connection.

16/06/2026

🎾 Can tennis help people living with dementia stay active, connected and engaged?

Join us on Wednesday 1 July, 3–4pm, for our latest Lunch & Learn session with Dr Florence Bonte, a specialist in dementia, physical activity and inclusive sport.

Discover how dementia-inclusive tennis, movement and reminiscence can support wellbeing, confidence, social connection and quality of life. Florence will share insights from her work delivering dementia-inclusive tennis sessions with the French Tennis Federation, helping people living with dementia remain active and connected within their communities.

📅 Wednesday 1 July
⏰ 3–4pm

Book your place today: https://ow.ly/bfh050ZbU59

15/06/2026

☀️ Finding the Sun Windows

Earlier this spring, Dementia Adventure founder Neil Mapes returned to one of the roles he loves most – leading adventures.

As Adventure Lead on our Highland Fling holiday in Scotland, Neil experienced first-hand the joy, connection and resilience that make these trips so special. In our latest blog, he reflects on the week and the "sun windows" that can help us navigate life's challenges.

👉 Read more:

Dementia Adventure founder Neil Mapes reflects on leading the Highland Fling holiday and finding moments of joy, connection and adventure in Scotland.

13/06/2026

🏃 Last chance to apply for a London Marathon 2027 charity place with Dementia Adventure!

Applications close at 9am on Monday 15 June, so don't miss your chance to take on one of the world's most iconic races while raising vital funds to support people living with dementia and their families.

Apply now before it's too late: https://ow.ly/AfRs50Z9iAX

12/06/2026

💚 Carer Goes Half Price – book during June and save! 💚

Time away together can make a real difference.

Join us in the beautiful Wye Valley from 7th–11th September 2026 on a Dementia Adventure supported holiday designed for people living with dementia and their carers.

➡️ https://ow.ly/n51u50YXumm

Surrounded by peaceful countryside, woodland and riverside scenery, this holiday offers the chance to relax, reconnect and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of spending time outdoors together.

🌿 Gentle walks in nature
🌿 Time to unwind and socialise
🌿 Accessible outdoor experiences
🌿 Friendly, experienced support throughout

These holidays are designed to reduce stress, boost wellbeing and create meaningful shared moments for both carers and the person they support.

✨ Book during June and take advantage of our Carer Goes Half Price offer.

Additional funding may also be available, and our friendly Adventures Team would be happy to talk through your options and help you find the right holiday.

📞 Get in touch to find out more: 01245 237548

12/06/2026

As Carers Week comes to a close, we'd like to take a moment to recognise and thank all the carers supporting someone living with dementia.

Whether you're providing practical help, emotional support, companionship, or simply being there day after day, your role makes an enormous difference.

We know that caring can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. This week—and every week—we celebrate the dedication, resilience and compassion of carers everywhere.

From all of us at Dementia Adventure, thank you for everything you do. 💚

If you're a carer, or know someone who is, please join us in sharing a message of appreciation in the comments below.

11/06/2026

🏏 Join us on 17 June for our first Dementia-Inclusive Cricket Day at Essex Cricket Ground!

If you or someone you care for is living with dementia and enjoys cricket, we'd love to welcome you to this special Green Letter Day event.

Enjoy live cricket in a supportive, relaxed environment, with the opportunity to connect with others, share memories, and experience the excitement of a day at the cricket together. 💚

Our Green Letter Days are free to attend, and designed to help people living with dementia and their companions stay active, connected, and engaged through enjoyable experiences.

📅 First event: 17 June
👉 Find out more and book: https://ow.ly/aZ4I50ZauMn

10/06/2026

Fiona made it to the top of Mount Toubkal, Morocco.

It wasn't easy. Unexpected snow, slippery terrain, and a 4am start for the final stretch to the summit. Even for an experienced walker, this was a challenge nobody had quite prepared for.

What made the difference was the people around her. The GUGB Get Up Give Back team supported each other every step of the way, and Fiona's mountain camping partner Natalie deserves a special mention. Without her, and the rest of the team, the summit wouldn't have happened.

We think about that a lot. So much of what feels impossible becomes possible with the right people beside you.

That's what we try to do for people living with dementia and their carers. Not mountain climbing, but helping people do things they thought were behind them. A boat trip. A round of golf. A supported holiday with a family member.

The GUGB team made Fiona's summit possible. And their AMAZING fundraising helps us do the same for the people we support.

Thank you 💙 Every donation makes a difference. Link in the comments.