Tamworth Memory Cafe

10/06/2026

Tamworth Memory Cafe 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm at the Sacred Heart of Tamworth ( Silver Link Rd, B77 2EA)
We had fun afternoon making Balloon models! 🎈
How do arts and craft activities help those living with dementia?
💚A natural mood booster - Engaging in a creative activity can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment, leading to a boost in mood and self-esteem. It can also serve as a positive distraction from any negative feelings or stress.
💚Improves cognitive function - Creating art and crafts require concentration, problem-solving, and memory recall, all of which can help boost cognitive function. For people with dementia, it can also improve communication and reduce feelings of isolation.
💚Encourages socialisation - Participating in group art and craft sessions can provide opportunities for socialisation and reduce feelings of loneliness. This can be especially important for elderly people who may be at risk of isolation

05/06/2026

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21/05/2026

🪻To honour Dementia Action Week, we had a lovely session decorating 'Forget Me Not' cupcakes

🪻These beautiful flowers are the symbol of the Alzheimer's Society.

Arts & Crafts can be beneficial for those living with dementia as they offer a range of cognitive, emotional, and social benefits.

Here are some of the ways they can help:

💚Cognitive Stimulation: Engaging in creative activities like painting or knitting can stimulate the brain, potentially improving memory and cognitive function.

💚Emotional Expression: Arts and crafts provide an outlet for self-expression, allowing individuals to communicate their thoughts and feelings, especially when verbal communication is difficult.

💚Social Interaction: Participating in group activities or crafting sessions fosters a sense of connection and belonging, which can be particularly beneficial for those experiencing feelings of isolation.

💚Sense of Accomplishment: Completing a creative project can be a source of immense pride and boost confidence, motivating individuals to participate in other activities and fostering a sense of independence and purpose.

14/05/2026

💚🎶🎙️Dementia Action Week 🎶🎙️💚

There are lots of ways to use music, whether that’s listening to the radio, joining a choir, making a playlist or even just singing a song.

Go on, give music a go!

Here's the play list schedule for next week .....

Spread the word, make some moves and start moving ( even in the comfort of your own chair!)

https://www.musicfordementia.org.uk/

22/04/2026

We had a lovely morning Home Run Hounds came along with the gorgeous, gentle Greyhounds 💚 At Sacred Heart Church , Tamworth Morning session 10.30am -12.30 pm and Afternoon session 1.30 pm - 3.30pm . The morning session is full . Please come and join us in the afternoon !
How does interacting with the Grey hounds help those living with dementia? a person with dementia previously owned a pet, these animal interactions could help with reminiscence. Visits from animals may evoke pleasant memories and become an activity for the person with dementia to look forward to.

18/03/2026

We had a lovely morning making bird feeders with the members for their gardens... so they can watch the birds eating the bird seed from the bird feeders they had made themselves 🐦🐦🐦💚 At Sacred Heart Church , Tamworth Morning session 10.30am -12.30 pm and Afternoon session 1.30 pm - 3.30pm . The morning session is full . Please come and join us in the afternoon !
How do arts and craft activities help those living with dementia?
💚A natural mood booster - Engaging in a creative activity can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment, leading to a boost in mood and self-esteem. It can also serve as a positive distraction from any negative feelings or stress.
💚Improves cognitive function - Creating art and crafts require concentration, problem-solving, and memory recall, all of which can help boost cognitive function. For people with dementia, it can also improve communication and reduce feelings of isolation.
💚Encourages socialisation - Participating in group art and craft sessions can provide opportunities for socialisation and reduce feelings of loneliness. This can be especially important for elderly people who may be at risk of isolation.

18/02/2026

We had lovely morning celebrating one of our lovely members 90th Birthday !🥳🎂 . Peter Collins came along and sang for us at Sacred Heart Church ,Tamworth 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Everyone had a fantastic time singing and dancing . 💃🕺 🎼
How does singing and dancing help people with dementia ?
💚Listening to or engaging in music – by singing, dancing or playing instruments – can help people with dementia develop and maintain relationships with others and improve their wellbeing.
💚It can: help them to express their feelings and ideas, verbally and non-verbally. act as a prompt for reminiscing.

11/02/2026

Tamworth Memory Cafe 10.30 am -12.30 pm at the Sacred Heart of Tamworth ( Silver Link Rd, B77 2EA)

Love was in the air !🥰...we had lovely crafty afternoon making love hearts at the Memory Cafe ❤️

How do arts and craft activities help those living with dementia?

💚A natural mood booster - Engaging in a creative activity can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment, leading to a boost in mood and self-esteem. It can also serve as a positive distraction from any negative feelings or stress.
💚Improves cognitive function - Creating art and crafts require concentration, problem-solving, and memory recall, all of which can help boost cognitive function. For people with dementia, it can also improve communication and reduce feelings of isolation.
💚Encourages socialisation - Participating in group art and craft sessions can provide opportunities for socialisation and reduce feelings of loneliness. This can be especially important for elderly people who may be at risk of isolation

11/02/2026

Tamworth Memory Cafe 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Sacred Heart of Tamworth ( Silver Link Road, Tamworth, B77 2EA).

Love was in the air !🥰...we had lovely crafty morning making love hearts at the Memory Cafe ❤️

How do arts and craft activities help those living with dementia?

💚A natural mood booster - Engaging in a creative activity can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment, leading to a boost in mood and self-esteem. It can also serve as a positive distraction from any negative feelings or stress.
💚Improves cognitive function - Creating art and crafts require concentration, problem-solving, and memory recall, all of which can help boost cognitive function. For people with dementia, it can also improve communication and reduce feelings of isolation.
💚Encourages socialisation - Participating in group art and craft sessions can provide opportunities for socialisation and reduce feelings of loneliness. This can be especially important for elderly people who may be at risk of isolation.

16/01/2026

❄️☃️January & February Schedule ❄️☃️

We hope you are all keeping warm in this cold weather!

Tamworth Memory Cafe - AM sessions (10.30am-12.30pm)

❄️20th January
Glascote Primary School children are coming along to sing for us. and weekly Quiz and Love 2Move 🎶🚸🚌

❄️27th January
A visit from Citizen's Advice to advise on energy bills 💰💷 and weekly Quiz and Love 2 Move

❄️3rd February
Craft session making Love Hearts for Valentines Day ❤️ and our weekly Quiz and Love 2 Move

❄️10th February
Singer Peter Collins is coming along to sing for us 🎶and our weekly Quiz and Love 2Move

❄️17th February
Activity Table Top Games & our weekly quiz Quiz and Love 2 Move

❄️24th February
Tea and Chat 🍵☕🫖 Quiz and Love 2 Move

We hope you can come along and join us!