Dementia-Friendly Activities in April
This April, immerse yourself in a variety of dementia-friendly activities designed to foster connection, support, and joy for individuals living with dementia and their families. From informative workshops to fun social events, there’s something for everyone. The Eric Liddell Centre also continues to offer a variety of programs, including exercise classes and their popular Friday breaks. Find out more about these opportunities and how they make a difference at ericliddell.org/dementia-support.
| Date | Time | Event | More details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 1 April | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 2 April | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Thursday, 3 April | 10:00 am | Canalside Walking Group Health Walk | Fountainbridge |
| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Bookroom Barber. Haircuts for gents – appointments only | Eric Liddell Centre | |
| 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Friendship Café | Palmerston Place Church | |
| 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Royal Reminiscence – Landscapes of the Royal Residences. Free, booking essential | Palace of Holyroodhouse | |
| Friday, 5 April | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Dementia Friendly Garden Social | Royal Botanic Garden |
| Monday, 7 April | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Music and Memories | Morningside Parish Church |
| Tuesday, 8 April | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 9 April | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Thursday, 10 April | 10:00 am | Canalside Walking Group Health Walk | Fountainbridge |
| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Bookroom Barber. Haircuts for gents – appointments only | Eric Liddell Centre | |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Relaxed Screening – Ladies in Lavender | Eric Liddell Centre | |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Choir Gorgie | Forget Me Notes | |
| Monday, 14 April | 10:45 am – 11:45 am | St Brides Music Memories | Forget Me Notes |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Gentle Exercise Class | Morningside Parish Church | |
| 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Zoom Choir | Forget Me Notes | |
| Tuesday, 15 April | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 16 April | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Thursday, 17 April | 10:00 am | Canalside Walking Group Health Walk | Fountainbridge |
| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Bookroom Barber. Haircuts for gents – appointments only | Eric Liddell Centre | |
| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Choir in the Park | Forget Me Notes | |
| Friday, 18 April | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Ashbrook Music Memories & Dementia Café | Forget Me Notes |
| Monday, 21 April | 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Zoom Choir | Forget Me Notes |
| Tuesday, 22 April | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 23 April | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Thursday, 24 April | 10:00 am | Canalside Walking Group Health Walk | Fountainbridge |
| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Bookroom Barber. Haircuts for gents – appointments only | Eric Liddell Centre | |
| 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Friendship Café | Palmerston Place Church | |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Choir Gorgie | Forget Me Notes | |
| Friday, 25 April | 10.30am – 12:00 pm | Gallery Social (dementia-friendly, Art and Nature – Free, booking essential | National Galleries |
| Monday, 28 April | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Tea and ‘Jam’ | Festival Theatre |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Music and Memories | Morningside Parish Church | |
| 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Zoom Choir | Forget Me Notes | |
| Tuesday, 29 April | 2:00pm – 2:45pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 30 April | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | The Hobby Box | Festival Theatre |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |