All are welcome to join us for our Dementia Awareness Day. Suitable for those living with or supporting those with dementia. Anyone interested in attending can come for one or all sessions. The afternoon activities are particularly aimed for those living with dementia.

During the day there will be a marketplace with stalls from various dementia groups and charities and opportunities to share ideas and experiences and offer mutual support.  A quiet space will be available in the Ithamar Chapel and refreshments available in the Café.

10.00 Doors Open

10.30 Welcome on behalf of Rochester Cathedral and Anna Chaplaincy.

11.00 Dr Jitka Vseteckova, School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Open University: ‘The five pillars for aging well’

11.30 Discussion

12.15 Tour of Kings Orchard Well-being Garden Spaces

13.00 Lunch Break (The Café in the Crypt will be open for anyone wishing to purchase lunch)

14.00 Community Singalong led by Adrian Bawtree

14.30 CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Service

15.30 Tea and depart