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17 May - 23 May 2021

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It's not called getting old, it's called getting ill.

Dementia diagnosis rates have stagnated, many are facing dementia alone, without access to the vital support that a diagnosis can bring.

This Dementia Action Week we're encouraging individuals and their families to seek a timely diagnosis and avoid reaching crisis point.
Getting a diagnosis can be daunting, but we believe it's better to know. And so do 91% of people living with dementia.

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Dementia diagnosis rates have stagnated, many people in the UK are facing dementia alone, without access to the vital support that a diagnosis can bring. That's why this year's theme for Dementia Action Week is diagnosis.

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Plot 22 meet up for LGBTQ people living with dementia

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Plot 22 meet up for LGBTQ people living with dementia

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The next get together Wednesday 26th May at 1.30pm.  Please pass this on to others who are LGBTQ persons living with dementia or caregivers who would like to come along.  They’re a friendly and welcoming bunch. Email john.hammond@switchboard.org.uk if you are planning to go on the day.

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We are very grateful for a 3 year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund (April 21-23) and for previous funders for getting us this far:

The National Lottery Coronavirus Community Support Fund, Upstream Ideas, The Big Lottery, Santander, Comic Relief, The Allen Lane Foundation, Sussex Community Foundation, Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, Tesco Bags for Life, The Cooperative Community Members, Brighton & Hove City Council, The Pebble Trust, Carriers for Causes, Share Your Story, The Homity Trust, The Chalk Cliff Trust, The Nineveh Trust, The Fonthill Foundation, The Community Trust of the Blessed Virgin, The D'Oyly Carte Foundation, Greggs Foundation, Waitrose.

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We are very grateful for a 3 year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund (April 21-23) and for previous funders for getting us this far: The National Lottery Coronavirus Community Support Fund, Upstream Ideas, The Big Lottery, Santander, Comic Relief, The Allen Lane Foundation, Sussex Community Foundation, Brighton &

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OPEN SESSION: MUSIC TRAINING FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

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OPEN SESSION: MUSIC TRAINING FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
11:00 am-12:00 pm

‘Very inspiring and liberating training!’

Are you a carer of people living with dementia? Would you like to develop skills in using music and sound to connect with them?

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BHFP - Outdoor Community Cookery Classes

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BHFP - Outdoor Community Cookery Classes

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22nd June - 13th July 10am - 1pm at Stanmer Park

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We'll work together to cook simple, healthy, light lunches at a relaxed pace, taking time to enjoy being in nature. Join us to learn some new recipes and meet new people.

Typical recipes include coconut curry, chunky veggie soup and stew, summer salads, hearty frittata and simple sweet treats. The course will include a harvest tour of local growers, Fork & Dig It, during which we'll get the opportunity to harvest some produce to take back to camp to prepare, cook and eat. We will also be doing an outdoors craft workshop to get creative and of course there'll be plenty of tea, coffee and cake throughout.
Location:
The course will take place in the beautiful Stanmer Wellbeing Gardens, just past Stanmer House and One Garden Brighton. Find out more about travelling to Stanmer Park by car, train, bus or bicycle. Please note that walking from Stanmer Church to the site takes about ten minutes. Our team will be available to guide people for the first session.

There are toilet facilities on site and basic shelter from the elements, but participants will need sturdy shoes and clothes that they don't mind getting a little dirty.
Dietary information: Most recipes on this course are vegetarian and we can adapt them for vegan diets but this must be specified when booking. For any other dietary requirements, please contact us to discuss.
Booking instructions
Who can apply? Costs: TO APPLY Application form:
Location

Stanmer Wellbeing Gardens, Stanmer Park, Brighton

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Old Spice - Outdoor community cookery course

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We'll work together to cook simple, healthy, light lunches at a relaxed pace, taking time to enjoy being in nature. Join us to learn some new recipes and meet new people. Typical recipes include coconut curry, chunky veggie soup and stew, summer salads, hearty frittata and simple sweet treats.

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20th September 2021 - 4th October 2021

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Expanding Horizons and Linking Lives

A big thank you to event organisers who have again risen to the challenge of creating this year's packed and varied programme.
The wonderful 2023 Ageing Well Festival has now finished.
We are now gathering feedback, sharing quotes and photos and planning next year!

Please email us festival@ageingwellbh.org or call us 01273 322948 with your thoughts/feedback.

And remember the Ageing Well team is not just about the Festival. We have an information line for any concerns 50+ people might have and referrals to many year round activities and groups. This is a freephone number: 0808 175 3234

The 2023 Festival had nearly 150 events from annual favourites such as the vintage Routemaster Bus Tour with Brighton and Hove buses to brand new events such as Cook Soul Food, Share Stories with Momma Cherri and a Sunset Boat Tour with the Sussex Dolphin Project. There was also a great range of music, art, dancing, creative workshops, talks/tours, sports and much more besides. Lots of fun was had an new connections made.

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Ageing Well Festival - Brighton & Hove Festival for people aged 50+

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Formerly known as the Older People's Festival, we have returned in 2019 with a new name to better capture the spirit of Ageing Well in Brighton & Hove.

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Diabetes Week 2020 is Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June. Together with Diabetes UK, help to share what it's like to live with diabetes.