Dementia Pathfinders CIC

01/09/2026

Happy September! The temperatures are cooling and so it's time to look ahead to the autumnal . 🍂 🍁

Our online 'At Home With The Seasons' workshop will take place on the 7th October 2026 from 3pm-4pm (BST) via Zoom.

Our At Home With The Seasons workshop encourages a meaningful connection with nature through the changing landscape of the seasons. The workshop will inspire, encourage and equip you to support people living with and their family carers to connect with the seasons, both at home and close to home.

The picture and activity book used during the workshop encourages us to be more intentional in noticing and connecting with the seasons. Whether this is your first season’s workshop, or you have already attended several, you will come away with fresh ideas to try in your own context.

tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-at-home-with-the-seasons-autumn-workshop-tickets-1977703440228

Find our 'At Home With The Seasons' Activity and Colouring book here: https://www.dementiapathfinders.org/product-page/at-home-with-the-seasons-activity-and-colouring-book

27/08/2026

We are pleased to announce a new date for Circle Dance Training for People Living with Dementia! 💜

Join us on the 21st October 2026 at The Dunrossil Centre, Gloucestershire Heritage Hub, Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3DW from 10-4 for this interactive and informative one-day Circle Dance course. The course is delivered by our trainer and associate, Liv McLennan.

The workshop is suitable for practitioners who work with people with dementia in group settings, such as care staff, activity coordinators, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community dance practitioners, community musicians, exercise instructors, day centre workers and volunteers who are based in settings with people with dementia.

The day is a mixture of taught content, experiential and creative learning, delivered in a relaxed way.

Tickets and Further Information about Circle Dance can be found here: https://www.dementiapathfinders.org/event-details/circle-dance-for-people-living-with-dementia
This project was made possible thanks to players and The National Lottery Community Fund.

25/08/2026

Issue #62 of our Newsletter out now! 💜

This issue is about Circle Dance - A creative way to improve well-being for people with dementia. Find information about our co-produced ‘‘Train the Facilitators” programme with Cultural Appropriate Resources. Also find tickets and information about our upcoming Circle Dance Training session in Gloucestershire in October.

This newsletter also features ideas to make memories this summer, and dates for our next Art Clases and ‘‘At Home With The Seasons’.

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21/08/2026

Have you checked out our Summer Gift Guide? ☀️

Find the full guide below or in our latest newsletter, Issue 61. An archive of our previous newsletters is available on our website at: https://www.dementiapathfinders.org/our-news

There are many ways to celebrate summer, whether out in nature or inside. We hope our summer resources can help you make the most of the season.💜

Find all ideas on our marketplace at: https://www.dementiapathfinders.org/market-place

The hot weather seems to be here to stay this summer, so stay cool, hydrated and safe!
Consider these activities and resources to support your experience, whether you're keeping cool indoors or enjoying the sunshine when it's cooler. ☀️

Start by bringing the season's charm indoors with our Handmade Season Decoration.
Created and hand-painted by Sharon Poole for Dementia Pathfinders, these delightful
decorations can evoke memories of past summers and brighten your home with their unique, handcrafted beauty. 🌻

Colouring books are another way to relax and keep cool indoors. They also support motor
skills and dexterity. Spend an afternoon colouring in the Beautiful Flowers
colouring book and escape into a summer garden in bloom through its floral designs. 🌸

For something nostalgic, relive the joy of seaside holidays with Golden Times: Beside the
Seaside. This crinkly book is interactive, sensory and features traditionally styled
illustrations of whimsical beach adventures. Its tactile pages are easy to hold and can be
used for , making it a lovely gift to enjoy when spending time with family living with . 🏖️

Our Range Mugs are inspired by classic themes such as football, cycling, cricket and motorcars. The selection also features well-known Ladybird book classics ‘Helping at Home’ and ‘The Party’. Sharing a cup of tea or a refreshing cold drink together using these vintage-styled mugs can become an opportunity for relaxed conversation and remembering fond moments from the past. ☕️

There are many ways to celebrate summer, whether out in nature or inside. We hope our
summer resources help you make the most of the season.💜

Find all ideas on our marketplace at: https://www.dementiapathfinders.org/market-place fans

20/08/2026

Early Bird Tickets available now!

The 20th UK Dementia Congress will take place in Doncaster, this November. Early Birds tickets are available to purchase until the 11th September.

Get yours today here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/congress

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets Deadline Extended!

Join the UK’s largest annual dementia-focused event and exhibition - The 20th UK Dementia Congress!

✔️ 10% off for Individual Community Members
✔️ 30% off for Investor Members
✔️ Concessionary tickets are available
✔️ Small Organisation Discounts
⏳ Now Ends 11th September

👉 Book your place today: https://buff.ly/QoNv4ZC

17/08/2026

A vital opportunity to make the case for paid Carer’s Leave

If you’re a carer and you’re also in paid work, the Government wants to hear about your experience.

A new consultation is exploring employment rights for unpaid carers, including whether there should be a statutory right to paid Carer’s Leave.

For many carers, balancing work and caring can mean reducing hours or leaving employment altogether. Paid Carer’s Leave could make it easier to stay in work while caring for someone you love.

Your experience can help make the case for change.

Have your say: https://gov.pulse.ly/vykoxkflbi

12/08/2026

The next Dementia Conversations will take place TODAY, Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 7-8pm BST. 💜

provides an opportunity to listen, speak, and learn alongside others. There is no expectation to have answers or a diagnosis. Instead, the focus is on understanding, compassion and mutual support.

If recent events have raised questions about a loved one, Conversations could help you feel less alone in navigating difficult and confusing moments.

Join the Conversation here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-conversations-tickets-1977699582690?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dementia Conversations take place on the Second Wednesday of every month 7pm-8pm via Zoom. Following today’s session, the next conversation will take place on the 9th September.

For enquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

12/08/2026

07/08/2026

With the extended heatwaves this Summer, Autumn may feel a little hard to imagine at the moment, but the blackberries are starting to appear and the seasons are always changing! 🍂

Our online 'At Home With The Seasons' workshop will take place on the 7th October 2026 from 3pm-4pm (BST) via Zoom.

Our At Home With The Seasons workshop encourages a meaningful connection with nature through the changing landscape of the seasons. The workshop will inspire, encourage and equip you to support people living with and their family carers to connect with the seasons, both at home and close to home.

The picture and activity book used during the workshop encourages us to be more intentional in noticing and connecting with the seasons. Whether this is your first season’s workshop, or you have already attended several, you will come away with fresh ideas to try in your own context.

FREE tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-at-home-with-the-seasons-autumn-workshop-tickets-1977703440228?aff=erelpanelorg