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Over the coming months, Escape Arts will be hosting further Who I Am expressive arts sessions for people with dementia living in North Warwickshire borough.
Who I Am is a practical informal 5 week project using an activity book for sharing stories and capturing memories. Come along to the FREE sessions to discover new ways to chat and laugh together.
Book on a course if dementia is something that affects you, a loved one or is simply something you would like to be better able to support. You can choose from the following dates:
Taster session:
Friday 7th July 2017 at 10am-12pm; held at WCAVA – Newtown Centre, Nuneaton
5 week projects:
1-3pm on Mondays; 6th November – 4th December 2017 – Nuneaton Library;
Fridays at 1-3pm; 10th November – 8th December 2017 – Bulkington Library;
Fridays 1-3pm / 19th January – 16th February 2018 – Nuneaton Library.
To book a place, contact Corinne on 07792 053757, or Email: corinnedavies@escapearts.org.uk
Below are testimonials from people who participated in previous Who I Am sessions:
“It’s been great to meet other carers and learn new ways to share our life with my husband”
“My mum has laughed and chatted for the first time in years, we have both loved this project”
“My husband picks up his work book all the time, he loves looking through it”
Visit Escape Arts Warwickshire website to find out more about their work to improve personal and community wellbeing.
More info: Why not drop-by your local libraries for dementia picture books and sources of information. The library team are always on hand to talk you through different titles and pass on feedback from other library users.