Connect for Life

03/11/2026

💚 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

For over 10 years, Connect for Life has been bringing people living with dementia together in Oswestry for friendship, music, activities and plenty of laughter. Alongside that, we give families and carers precious time to themselves, knowing their loved one is in good company.

Our volunteers are a huge part of what makes this possible. If you’re kind, patient and enjoy spending time with people, we’d love to hear from you. There’s something very special about getting to know someone, discovering what makes them laugh and seeing them look forward to coming back.

You’ll have the chance to make friends, share your interests and be part of something that matters to local families.

Thinking about volunteering? If you’d like to learn more about the role, please get in touch for a friendly, informal chat. There’s absolutely no obligation – just an opportunity to find out whether volunteering with Connect For Life could be right for you.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07582 207972
🌐 www.connectforlife.co.uk

30/10/2026

🇨🇭 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽! 🍫

No passports needed for this trip - we brought Switzerland to Connect for Life, with plenty of chocolate tasting along the way. That’s one way to get everyone interested in the day’s theme!

We also had a birthday to celebrate, making our time together extra special.

Milk, dark or white chocolate - which would get your vote?

28/10/2026

There’s a reason we enjoy a mix of activities at Connect For Life...

Word searches and quizzes involve attention and language, familiar music can spark memories and lift mood, and a gentle ball game encourages movement and coordination.

For people living with dementia, offering different activities creates opportunities to use their abilities, connect with others and enjoy a sense of achievement. Choosing things each person enjoys, with the right level of support, can help build confidence and support wellbeing.

27/10/2026

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘆𝗲...

Keeping it upright involves watching its movement and making small, controlled adjustments with your hand. This brings concentration and hand-eye coordination together, as your eyes and hands work closely to maintain the balance.

At Connect For Life, we choose activities like this to give people living with dementia opportunities to use their skills and stay engaged. People can participate at their own pace, with encouragement and support, while enjoying the company of others.

26/10/2026

With winter on the way, we’re sharing some helpful hints and tips from the Alzheimer's Society about keeping warm if you’re living with dementia or caring for someone who is.

What helps you or someone you care for stay warm and comfortable during the colder months? Share your tips in the comments...

Are you ready for winter? ❄️

The colder months can be tough for people living with dementia – but with the right support and a little bit of forward planning, we can help our loved ones stay safe, warm, and independent.

Thanks to our partnership with the Gas Distribution Network, there are several ways to access financial and practical support before the cold weather sets in and things become more urgent.

If you care for someone with dementia, here are a few things you can do now to help make sure the winter is safe, comfortable and affordable:

Fit & test carbon monoxide alarms regularly.

Get your boiler serviced ahead of winter.

Call our Dementia Support Line for info on local grants for energy costs.

Close curtains at dusk and use draught excluders to keep warmth inside.

Set the thermostat and use timers – aiming for around 18–21°C.

Join the Priority Services Register – a free support service for people living with dementia.

23/10/2026

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome back Connor from Pentabus Theatre, who joined us at Connect for Life for a very entertaining session, exploring sounds, making shapes with our bodies and putting our coordination to the test. Add in some dancing and there was plenty to keep us smiling!

A big thank you to Connor for bringing so much fun and energy to our day.💚

22/10/2026

💚 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿!

In our 10th year, we’re inviting our families, carers, volunteers, friends and supporters to join us for our Annual General Meeting.

Behind every session, activity and shared laugh are people who help make Connect for Life possible. This is a chance to celebrate what we’ve achieved together, reflect on the past year and share our plans for the future.

🗓 Saturday 21 November 2026
🕑 2pm–4pm
📍 Gatacre Pavilion, Gatacre Avenue, Oswestry

We’ll have a short meeting, followed by live music from John Edwards, refreshments and time for a good catch-up.

Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning, joined us recently or would like to find out more, we’d love to see you. Thank you for helping make our first ten years so special.

So we can gauge numbers, please RSVP to [email protected] if you wish to attend.

21/10/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲...

This morning, Deborah from Wonky Willow joined us for some willow weaving. A chance to get creative, put our hands and fingers to work and practise those dexterity skills, with plenty of concentration and conversation along the way! 🌿

This afternoon, we got musical and enjoyed some friendly competition with curling. From weaving to aiming, moving and making music, there was lots of variety to keep us active and involved.

We adapt activities to suit different abilities, interests and energy levels, giving everyone the chance to have a go in a way that works for them. And, of course, there’s always time for a laugh together!

A big thank you to Deborah for joining us. 💚

19/10/2026

🎪 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿!

James from Flying Colours joined us at Thursday’s Connect For Life group for a session of circus skills - and we had plenty of fun having a go!

Following a movement, balancing a prop or trying something unfamiliar gives us opportunities to focus, practise coordination and enjoy a sense of achievement. For someone living with dementia, activities like these can also be a lovely way to connect with others and enjoy the moment, at their own pace.

There was no pressure to get it perfect - just encouragement, smiles and plenty of cheering each other on.

Thank you, James, for a brilliant session!

14/10/2026

𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆...

We enjoyed a morning of music with John Lloyd, followed by an afternoon of games while Dorothy joined some of the group for shared reading.

A big thank you to both John and Dorothy for spending time with us and helping make it such a lovely day!