Dementia-Friendly Activities in May
This May, discover a range of dementia-friendly activities aimed at building connection, offering support, and bringing joy to those living with dementia and their loved ones. Enjoy engaging workshops, uplifting social gatherings, and more. In addition, the Eric Liddell Centre continues to provide a wide selection of programs, including energising exercise classes and their much-loved Friday breaks.
| Date | Time | Event | More details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 May | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Royal Reminiscence – Royal Writers. Free, booking essential | Palace of Holyroodhouse |
| Friday, 2 May | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Dementia Friendly Garden Social | Royal Botanic Garden |
| Tuesday, 6 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 7 May | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Thursday, 8 May | 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 | |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Relaxed Screening – Grease | Eric Liddell Centre | |
| Monday, 12 May | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Gentle Exercise Class | Morningside Parish Church |
| Tuesday, 13 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 14 May | 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 | |
| Monday, 19 May | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Music and Memories | Morningside Parish Church |
| Tuesday, 20 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 21 May | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Thursday, 22 May | 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 | |
| Friday, 23 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Gallery Social (dementia-friendly, Myths of ancient worlds – Free, booking essential | National Galleries |
| Monday, 26 May | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Gentle Exercise Class | Morningside Parish Church |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Tea and ‘Jam’ | Festival Theatre | |
| Tuesday, 27 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Eric’s Encore Music Group | Eric Liddell Centre |
| Wednesday, 28 May | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Liddell Lions Lunch | Eric Liddell Centre |
| 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Brew & Blether | Festival Theatre | |
| Thursday, 29 May | 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 |