Age of Creativity Festival

The Age of Creativity Festival celebrates the extraordinary range of Age Friendly creative and cultural work taking place across England and reaches out into our community to help more people get involved. This is our chance to develop new audiences and connect with people who have significant barriers to taking part, because we know the positive impact creativity could have on their lives is tremendous. So get involved! Add your events to our festival programme or generate new opportunities for older people to get creative and help us bring more culture into the lives of older people.

If you're new to creative Age Friendly delivery, then read our Age Friendly guide. If you want to develop your intergenerational practice, then get inspiration on the Age of Creativity network website.

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1. Exploring Dementia-Sensitive Theatre: a seminar

A seminar for anyone interested in exploring more about how theatre can be dementia-sensitive, going beyond relaxed performances and actually making the content and style of performance dementia-sensitive. Read more

2. Curator's Welcome

Join us for a gallery talk where artists, experts, researchers and academics share their unique perspectives on our contemporary art exhibition.Read more

3. Crossacres Art Group

The art group meets on Monday afternoons (except Bank Holidays) 1pm-3pm to share skills and predominantly use watercolours and acrylic paints within a friendly welcoming environment. There is no need to book, just come along. Read more

4. Age UK Manchester Crossacres Craft Group

The Craft Group is part of Age UK Manchester's Ageing Well Service. It is aimed at groups and individuals aged 50 and over who can arrange transport or travel to and from the centre with no requirement for care and support whilst visiting us. Read more

5. Musica session at Ridgeway House

Music, singing, movement and fun!Read more

6. Trio Virtuosi! concert

A lovely morning if music from this excellent string trioRead more

7. Re Collections

History and reminiscence event in CorshamRead more

8. Memory Lane Minstrels Concert

Sing a long event with tea and cakeRead more

9. Aspire, Huddersfield

Creative group with local community artist enabling over 55s to try new skills, have a chat over a good cuppa and make new friends.Read more

10. Behind the Net Curtains

Part of Connectivity and Community: Celebrating with Over 50sRead more

11. Arts and Health Symposium

Please join us in the initial conversations about how arts and cultural practice can support the Better Health Outcomes across Coventry and Warwickshire.Read more

12. Try Something New Day for Over 50s

Join us at the Belgrade Theatre as arts and community activities take over the building in this fantastic free taster day.Read more

13. Coffee, cake and culture

Coffee, Cake and Culture Making culture accessible for anyone living with a physical or mental health need, and their families.Read more

14. Dance for Parkinsons

Dance for Parkinson’s Wednesdays, 10am – 12pm 8, 15, 22 May and 5 12, 19 June £4 per session, booking essential.Read more

15. Stories of a Manchester Street Book Launch - Thursday Late

Thursday Lates Start the weekend early with our Thursday Lates – a series of sociable, after work and late openings that are the perfect place to meet up with friends, explore the gallery and enjoy a specially curated selection of talks, performances, film screenings, live music and artist interventions.Read more

16. Sunday Concert at the Whitworth

Friends of the Whitworth present a series of free Sunday Concerts that are open to all. At 3pm on selected Sunday afternoons, students from the Royal Northern College of Music perform in our South Gallery, overlooking Whitworth Park. Read more

17. Age Friendly Whitworth - Handmade

Handmade are sociable craft workshops for adults aged 50+ Come and try your hand at a range of arts and craft skills from; printing to felt making and more. Each season we will focus on a different technique with an artist who will introduce and guide you through the processes.Read more

18. Discovering Music: Ravel

Morning music lecture exploring Ravel's life and workRead more

19. Anima Fidis Quartet

A showcase of popular classical composers from the 18th century Read more

20. London Mozart Players (Relaxed Concert)

A dazzling orchestral programme that marks their 70th Anniversary YearRead more

21. Party in the Park 2019

A free community festival with live music, a fun fair, and children's area as well as some of the best street theatre performers in the country.Read more

22. Community Choir

The New Room Community Choir meet weekly during term-times on a Wednesday lunchtime 12.15 – 1pm. A fun, relaxed choir for people who enjoy singing together.Read more

23. Creative Writing Taster

Storytelling and writing tips for beginnersRead more

24. Relaxed music performance

A free, drop-in, relaxed musical performance by musician Kate Wilkinson in the Horton General Hospital restaurant Read more

25. Manchester Museum Age Friendly Tours

Join one of our organised tours for a closer look at our collection, 2pm, every Tuesday in May.Read more

26. Manchester Museum Age Friendly Tours

Join one of our organised tours for a closer look at our collection, 2pm, every Tuesday in May.Read more

27. Manchester Museum Age Friendly Tours

Join one of our organised tours for a closer look at our collection, 2pm, every Tuesday in May.Read more

28. Manchester Museum Age Friendly Tours

Join one of our organised tours for a closer look at our collection, 2pm, every Tuesday in May.Read more

29. Dancing with your Brain

Join us for a dance for Parkinson's taster class (also open to those without Parkinson's) and learn about our dance-science research project exploring how dance can improve movement and well-being. Read more

30. Aspire, Huddersfield

Creative group for 55+ bringing people together to have fun, learn something new and connect with their local communitiesRead more

31. Nature Prints, half term activities

Nature in Prints, Manchester Museums intergenerational May Half Term Activities, Tues 28 – Thurs 30 May, 2-4pm free drop-inRead more

32. Coronation Court Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes.Read more

33. Coronation Court Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes.Read more

34. Coronation Court Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes.Read more

35. Coronation Court Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes.Read more

36. Canal Street Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes. Read more

37. Canal Street Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes. Read more

38. Canal Street Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes. Read more

39. Canal Street Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes. Read more

40. Meadowbank - Let's Dance

Adults Disability DanceRead more

41. Meadowbank - Let's Dance

Adults Disability DanceRead more

42. Meadowbank - Let's Dance

Adults Disability DanceRead more

43. Chrysalis Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes. Read more

44. Coronation Court Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes.Read more

45. Canal Street Disability Dance

Welcoming adults with disabilities and their carers to enjoy fun and friendly dance classes. Read more

46. Meadowbank - Let's Dance

Adults Disability DanceRead more

47. Mature Movers Neston

Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+.Read more

48. Live Well Dance Macclesfield

Adults disability dance & dementia friendly dance session
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49. Live Well Dance Macclesfield

Adults disability dance & dementia friendly dance session
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50. Live Well Dance Macclesfield

Adults disability dance & dementia friendly dance session
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51. Live Well Dance Macclesfield

Adults disability dance & dementia friendly dance session
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52. Live Well Crewe

Adult disability dance - dementia friendlyRead more

53. Keep On Dancing Vicars Cross

Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+. Read more

54. Mature Movers

Contemporary dance classes for ages 50+. Read more

55. iTea Party

Age UK Westminster organises IT Parties at venues across Westminster. Guests are invited to bring along their mobile phone, laptop, iPad, tablet (whatever device they need help with) so that they can receive one-on-one tutoring.Read more

56. iTea Party

Age UK Westminster organises IT Parties at venues across Westminster. Guests are invited to bring along their mobile phone, laptop, iPad, tablet (whatever device they need help with) so that they can receive one-on-one tutoring.Read more

57. Afternoon at the British Museam

A short introduction about the museum and an opportunity to handle objects from around the world.Read more

58. Tea & Chat

Artist, illustrator and designer Katyuli will be giving a talk on illustrating Virginia Woolf's novel "Flush" the biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's cocker spaniel.Read more

59. iTea Party

Age UK Westminster organises IT Parties at venues across Westminster.
Guests are invited to bring along their mobile phone, laptop, iPad, tablet (whatever device they need help with) so that they can receive one-on-one tutoring.Read more

60. IT Party

Age UK Westminster organises IT Parties at venues across Westminster. Guests are invited to bring along their mobile phone, laptop, iPad, tablet (whatever device they need help with) so that they can receive one-on-one tutoring.Read more

61. Intergen

The Right Step are running an inter generational project to celebrate the Age of Creativity Festival throughout May 2019 . This project brings local primary school children to visit Active Armchairs sessions with residents in local care homes.Read more

62. Music for Dementia

Monthly music workshops for people living with dementia and their carersRead more

63. Pinvin arts

Fortnightly visual arts and crafts sessions for people aged 55 and over Read more

65. Seasons of Creativity

A display of artwork by people aged up to 80 and over, living in and around Lymm. Includes work from three care homes, a church run lunch club, a library based craft group and a pre school Read more

66. Age Friendly Museums Day

Dance, singing and craft activities in the galleriesRead more

67. Craft Materials and Skill Swap at Cowley Library

Come to Cowley library to share your love of crafts - particularly 'pin or needle based'Read more

68. Victorian Crime, Punishment and Pleasure

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria come and discover some different aspects of Victorian life. These will include crime and punishment and the popular entertainment of the period.Read more

69. Spaced out in the 1960s

The 1960s was the most vibrant decade in human history with music, fashion, culture and art. It was also a time of great development in science, engineering and space exploration. This presentation by Andrew Lound will take you on an odyssey of the 1960s space programmes in context with the period. Talk at 2pm, tickets £5, please call 01782 232323 to book.Read more

70. Have a go with Harpur day with Fusion Youth Choir

Fusion Youth Choir sing with Music 4 Memory, a group for people with dementia and their carers, free tasters and demonstrations Read more

71. Tovertafel 'Magic Table'

drop-in sessions, interactive games designed to help people with dementia or learning difficulties connect with their surroundings Read more

72. Tovertafel 'Magic Table'

drop-in sessions, interactive games designed to help people with dementia or learning difficulties connect with their surroundings Read more

73. Tovertafel 'Magic Table'

drop-in sessions, interactive games designed to help people with dementia or learning difficulties connect with their surroundings Read more

75. A4D Singing as a Chorus with Songhaven and Hampstead Parish Church

Explore opera, musicals and song repertoire Read more

76. A4D Singing as a Chorus with Songhaven and Hampstead Parish Church

Explore opera, musicals and song repertoire Read more

77. A4D Singing as a Chorus with Songhaven and Hampstead Parish Church

Explore opera, musicals and song repertoire Read more

78. A4D Singing as a Chorus with Songhaven and Hampstead Parish Church

Explore opera, musicals and song repertoire Read more

79. A4D Singing as a Chorus with Songhaven and Hampstead Parish Church

Explore opera, musicals and song repertoire Read more

80. Knit & Natter

Bring along your crafting project to the weekly Knit and Natter groupRead more

81. Craft and Chat at West Kirby Library

Friendly craft and chat group meeting Read more

82. Mature Movers dance and coffee morning

Dance, tea, coffee, cake, socialising Read more

83. Watercolour Painting for Beginners

A watercolour workshop for beginners! Read more

84. Read to Relax

Reading group that bring people together in relaxed atmosphere Read more

85. Knitting Club

Create beautiful and useful craft items Read more

86. Adult Craft Group

social craft sessions for a chat and advice Read more

87. Helmsley WI craft demonstrations and mini workshops

Different crafts over three days to be displayed in Helmsley LibraryRead more

88. Helmsley WI craft demonstrations and mini workshops

Different crafts over three days to be displayed in Helmsley LibraryRead more

89. Helmsley WI craft demonstrations and mini workshops

Different crafts over three days to be displayed in Helmsley LibraryRead more

90. Let’s get Crafty

Try out paper craft with a creative flair Read more

91. Social Stitch & Craft

friendly sewing, embroidery and craft Read more

92. Let’s Create With Arts & Crafts

Experiment with colour, shape and texture Read more

93. CB1 Poetry Reading

Poetry reading by prize-winning poets, and open mic slots Read more

94. Fun singing and drama

Singing and drama led by local practitioners Read more

95. Crochet & Chat

Beginners or experienced crocheters welcome Read more

96. Craft Dabble Day

Try out a variety of crafts with expert guidance Read more

97. Adult Colouring

Bring along your colouring books and pencils and join in! Read more

98. Ramsey Yarners Knitting Group

For learners or regular knitters join our new Knitting group Read more

99. Ramsey Yarners Knitting Group

For learners or regular knitters join our new Knitting group Read more

100. Ramsey Yarners Knitting Group

For learners or regular knitters join our new Knitting group Read more

101. Ramsey Yarners Knitting Group

For learners or regular knitters join our new Knitting group Read more

102. Ramsey Yarners Knitting Group

For learners or regular knitters join our new Knitting group Read more

103. Book Folding

Combine a love of books with crafting Read more

104. Needlework Club

Informal and friendly needlework groupRead more

105. Craft of Caring

Make your own artworks and collaborate on the Craft of Caring project Read more

106. Love a Tree Day

Drawing trees on The Queens Gardens, Warrington during Love a Tree DayRead more

107. The Create Course

Are you looking for an opportunity to explore your own creativity in a friendly, open and informal environment?Read more

108. Reading together at County Library

Join a small group to share and discuss a short story read aloudRead more

109. Cornhill Centre events

We have a thriving Community Centre here, in the heart of Banbury, where older people can take part in our creative programmes.Read more

110. Celebrating Arts for Dementia

A networking event to share learning from arts for dementia projects. Suitable for artists, professionals, carers and people living with dementia interested in arts for dementia and the power of the arts to enable older people to live later lifeRead more

111. Banbury Age of Creativity Festival Pop Up Shop

A Pop Up Shop ot showcase the creative and cultural offer in BanburyRead more

112. Dramatising Poetry

Three drama workshops to explore and bring to life the writing of North East poet Linda France.Read more

113. Doorbells: Dreaming for the future

This sensitive, humorous and moving film, with original songs and live soundscapes, explores: Behind our doorbells and front doors, how are we dreaming of the future?Read more

114. Sing & Sign with Knotty Ash Deaf Resource Base

Its National Deaf Awareness Week from 6th May to the 12th May. Up for Arts Liverpool is supporting The Age of Creativity Festival working with a wonderful team from Knotty Ash Deaf Resource Base to deliver simple Deaf Awareness in British Sign Language.Read more

115. In the Moment

In The Moment is a new programme that provides creative activities for people in Doncaster who are living with dementia, along with their carers.Read more

116. Singing for Memory

Are you caring for someone living with dementia or know someone who is? Fancy coming to our Singing for Memory group at The Point?

Take part in friendly, fun and supportive singing sessions with musician, Janet Wood.Read more

117. In The Moment

In The Moment is a new programme that provides creative activities for people in Doncaster who are living with dementia, along with their carers.Read more

118. Singing for Memory

Are you caring for someone living with dementia or know someone who is? Fancy coming to our Singing for Memory group at The Point?

Take part in friendly, fun and supportive singing sessions with musician, Janet Wood.Read more

119. Singing for Memory

Are you caring for someone living with dementia or know someone who is? Fancy coming to our Singing for Memory group at The Point?

Take part in friendly, fun and supportive singing sessions with musician, Janet Wood.Read more

120. The Deal

London Bubble Theatre is bringing together people of all ages to creatively explore the history and contemporary resonances of the Mayflower voyage in 1620.
This interactive research performance event will explore the motives of the Separatists (who formed the bulk of the passengers on the Mayflower), their negotiations with King James I, and the role of the City of London in the financing of the voyage. Read more

121. Drop-in Art Workshops: Explore and Make at the RIBA

Join us for a friendly creative workshop, where you’ll explore architecture and make art (watercolour painting). For retirees or those aged over 55. Free.Read more

122. Pottery

A free fortnightly pottery class for people aged 60+ starting 26th April 2019Read more

123. Board Games Evening

Come along and try some board games! A free, friendly, welcoming way to meet adults no matter your experience. Read more

124. Dementia Matinee: The Band Wagon (U)

Vincente Minnelli's 1953 film stars Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse.Read more

125. Open Strings Sing and Play

Open Strings Sing and Play is a FREE weekly dementia-friendly creative music session for people of all abilities, commissioned by NHS Brighton & Hove CCG between 2016 & 2020.Read more

126. Ages and Stages Theatre workshops

Free taster Theatre workshops. No experience necessary, come and have fun in a creative environment.Read more

127. Ages and Stages Theatre workshops

Free taster Theatre workshops. No experience necessary, come and have fun in a creative environment.Read more

128. Introduction to Painting with Acrylics

Our Acrylic Painting Class takes place every Tuesday 3.15 to 4.45 at The Jubilee Centre, Mosley Avenue, Bury, BL9 6NJRead more

129. Wandsworth Arts Fringe: Tour a Breadboard Museum

Welcome to our hands-on curated tours of 200+ boards, knives and accessories, on display in the collector's front room.Read more

130. Wandsworth Arts Fringe: A Life Sentence

Set in Ireland, 'A Life Sentence' is inspired by real women's stories and their experiences with symphysiotomy.Read more

131. Wandsworth Arts Fringe: Royal Academy of Dance Presents Get a Taste for Dance

Try a free taster session with the Royal Academy of Dance, taught by highly experienced tutors. Places are limited, so book now to secure your place.Read more

132. Wandsworth Arts Fringe: Die! Die! Die! Old People Die!

A funny and fragile study of ageing, death and the forgotten art of grieving.Read more

133. Wandsworth Arts Fringe: A Life Sentence

Set in Ireland, 'A Life Sentence' is inspired by real women's stories and their experiences with symphysiotomy.Read more

134. Wandsworth Arts Fringe: Mother

You are invited to join her in making the final stages of the work in a relaxed drop-in workshop of talking, writing and knitting. Read more

135. Sounds Like Sherbet Lemons

A music project with a difference. Forget tambourines, song sheets and shakers! Come and make music with iPads, Apps and Looping systems.Read more

136. Celebration Event for the Launch of 'Ingredients Cards'

Celebrate the launch of the Ingredients Cards, a practical resource to encourage creative approaches to spending quality time with people who are living with dementia and everyone. The event will be hosted at community allotment PLOT 22 in Hove.Read more

137. Brighton Health & Wellbeing Centre: Artists' Open House and Festival Fringe Events

Singing, drama, visual arts, photography, creative writing and dance - all in a busy GP practice!Read more

138. Creative Age @ MIMA

Creative Age supports older people living with dementia and their carers. Each week the friendly and informal group explore their creativity alongside professional artists. Read more

139. Creative Age: The Have a Goers

Creative Age supports older people living with dementia and their carers. Each week the friendly and informal group explore their creativity alongside professional artists.Read more

141. Digital helper

Free one to one help using a computer, tablet or smart phone.Read more

142. Storytime for Adults

Sit back in the library, relax with a cup of tea and a biscuit and listen to us read you a story.Read more

143. Smartphone and tablet help sessions

Free help for beginners with using smartphones, tablets and eReaders.Read more

144. Smartphone and tablet help sessions

Free help for beginners with using smartphones, tablets and eReaders.
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145. Smartphone and tablet help sessions

Free help for beginners with using smartphones, tablets and eReaders.
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146. Smartphone and tablet help sessions

Free help for beginners with using smartphones, tablets and eReaders.Read more

147. Singing for the Terrified

A fun way to lose your fear and learn the basics of singing in a friendly atmosphere.Read more

148. How to Grow Old the Right Way Up

A tool-box for growing old. An informal, interactive hour of conversation and tips about how to deal with the challenges of old age.Read more

149. Singing for the Terrified

A fun way to lose your fear and learn the basics of singing in a friendly atmosphere. Read more

150. How to Grow Old the Right Way Up

A tool-box for growing old. An informal, interactive hour of conversation and tips about how to deal with the challenges of old age. This is a free event.Read more

151. Knit n Natter

Open to anyone friendly knitting groupRead more

152. Family History Help Desk

Research your family historyRead more

153. Family History Held Desk

Research Your Family HistoryRead more

154. IT session with Oxfordshire's AgeUK

Oxfordshire Age UK do regular IT Drop-in Sessions at Banbury Library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month.Read more

155. Learn to Code with FreeCodeCamp Oxford

Discover the joys of codingRead more

156. Language Cafe

Do you love languages? Do you want to practise conversation?Read more

157. Introduction to 3D printing

Come to our dedicated Makerspace and discover 3D printingRead more

158. Creative Writing for Adults

Open to any adult of any age - join with us for an inspiring adventureRead more

159. Reading Together

Small drop-in reading group held in County Library, OxfordRead more

160. Fashion Workshop: Design & Make Your Own Bag

Design & Make your own bag in a dayRead more

161. Monday Makers

Craft sessions in our Gallery space every Monday!Read more

162. Creative Crafts

Weekly mixed arts and crafts class every FridayRead more

163. Yoga

Monday daytime drop-in Yoga sessions.Read more

164. Coffee, cake and culture

Making culture accessible for anyone living with a physical or mental health need.Read more

165. STEP ON celebration

Join us for art, dance, drama, music workshop fun at local librariesRead more

166. Rhymetime with Grandparents

Rhymetimes for babies and young children plus an adultRead more

167. Creative Taster: Saturday Socials

A free creative workshop for Islington residents over 55Read more

168. Unclaimed

Unclaimed, at the Barbican until 3 May, blends academic research, personal stories and public engagement to explore what it means to grow old in today’s society.Read more

169. Turtle Song Gloucester

Turtle Song is an English Touring Opera, Royal College of Music and Turtle Key Arts collaboration. Turtle Song was recently featured on the BBC’s “Holding Back the Years” - “Really inspirational” Bill TurnbullRead more

170. Turtle Song Suffolk

Turtle Song is an English Touring Opera, Royal College of Music and Turtle Key Arts collaboration. Turtle Song was recently featured on the BBC’s “Holding Back the Years” - “Really inspirational” Bill TurnbullRead more

171. Wood & Stone, Sand & Sea

An exhibition including painting, sculpture and video. based on images of Sheffield woodland and Saltwick bay, Whitby.Read more

172. Little Ed Fringe Festival

Little Ed brings the unexpected to Derby, programming new work and scratch shows in venues across Derby, while promoting positive conversation about mental health.Read more

173. Get Creative Craft Display

Earls Barton WI members are displaying craft work they have made and members will be on hand to talk to visitors about their craft.Read more

174. Wirral Festival of Firsts - Wirral Poetry Festival

The Wirral celebrates being Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture 2019 with events, performances and workshops across Birkenhead and the borough. Events include picnics, readings and open mic sessions in mixed venues and settings.Read more

175. Make Do & Friends presents Glasshouse Dance

We're bringing Glasshouse Dance and their beautiful show 'A Little Bit of Light' to the heart of rural Suffolk. As usual with Make, Do & Friends events - there will be lots of lovely tea and cake and a chance for a chat with friends old and new as well. It's all FREE.Read more

176. Woodcote Film Club for 50+

Come and enjoy a film with like minded film goers with a tea/coffee and cake.Read more

177. Sunday Social - screen printing workshop

Free screen printing taster workshop for over 60'sRead more

178. Age of Creativity Festival Conference

Join us at our headline event to discuss the future of intergenerational activity and help launch the national festivalRead more

179. Turtle Song Oxford

Turtle Song is an opportunity to compose and sing your own songs with a professional composer, director & musicians. It is a project for people with memory problems and all forms of dementia and for their companions (husband/wives/carers). NOTE: Must attend all 9 sessions beginning 3rd MayRead more

180. The Vintage Spring Fair

Fabulous family fun day covering the whole of the Metropole Lawns on Bexhill-on-Sea seafront over, two days.Read more

181. Knit and Natter

This is an opportunity to get together with like-minded people, have a good chat, a coffee/tea and biscuits and do some knitting, crocheting or sewing at the same time. All abilities are welcome!Read more

182. Bristol Old Vic Heritage Tour

Join us for a special tour around the renewed Bristol Old Vic, followed by tea and coffee at the 1766 Bar & Kitchen, exclusive to FAB members.Read more

183. Chat, Craft & Coffee

Come along & enjoy a sociable morning of chat, craft & coffee as part of the Age UK South Lakeland Coffee morning. Bring along your own craft, knitting, sewing or art projects & lets swop our skills & learn from each other.Read more

184. Grainge Writers

Our creative writing group meet every week to share their love of writing, encouraging ordinary people who want to write.Read more

185. Line Dancing

Join us for Line Dancing every 3rd Wednesday of the month 1-3pm.Read more

186. Breakfast at Tiffany’s

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2pm we show a vintage film at our Sharples Building in Urmston. No need to book.Read more

187. Women in Sheds

Women in Sheds is aimed at women over the age of 50 who are interested in learning and sharing new skills within a traditional shed/workshop environment.Read more

188. The Northumbrian Pipers’ Society

Hear Northumberland’s unique instrument and meet local players.Read more

189. The Chantry Lasses Informal Performance

Hear Northumberland’s unique instrument, the Northumbrian Pipes.Read more

190. Spotlight Tour: The Pitmen Painters

Learn more about the Pitmen Painters on a short tour.Read more

191. 40s weekend at Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

Nostalgic celebration of everything 1940ish. One of the friendliest little 40s events around. Read more

192. Art Bites

Art Bites is about chatting with other people about art. Each week the session focuses on two contrasting artworks on display. It’s a great way to find out what others think and express your own opinion about art. Everyone is welcome.Read more

193. Cake Concert

BSO Tea Time Trio present a light, relaxed, dementia-friendly concert perfect for tea-time!Read more

194. The Lost Sound

The Lost Sound, Dartmoor Folk Choir started in 2008 with an eclectic mix of untrained singers who had a passion for learning about themselves and their singing and who were keen to experiment.Read more

195. Take Notice

Take time out of your busy day and experience artworks within the gallery in a calming and rejuvenating way. Using mindfulness techniques, you will be guided in exploring specially selected works on display.Read more

196. Dementia Friendly Film: The Band Wagon

A programme of matinee screenings for people living with dementia and memory challenges, their family and friends. Join in fun activities, make friends, chat and reminisce over tea & cake.Read more

197. Dementia Friendly Concert

Pianist Alasdair Beatson and members of Royal Northern Sinfonia will be giving a performance of Schubert’s Trout Quintet in a supportive and relaxed environment, suited to those with dementia and their families/carers. The concert will take place in our Northern Rock Foundation Hall.Read more

198. Open Studios Cornwall 2019

Now in its 15th year, Open Studios Cornwall 2019 will see artists, craftspeople and designers opening their studios and workshops to the publicRead more

199. Woolly Wednesdays

Come and join us for knitting and nattering on Woolly WednesdaysRead more

200. Dorset Artweeks

Dorset Arts Weeks is one of the largest Open Studio Events in the country. Read more

202. Age UK Creative and Cultural Expert Briefing

This 2 hour Expert Briefing is aimed specifically at staff and colleagues working at Age UK. Read more

203. Sherborne Abbey Music Festival

Up to 70% of performances are free entry! Read more

204. Thursday Live - Free Organ Recital

40-minute organ recitals throughout the year on the first Thursday of each month.Read more

205. Romantic Tchaikovsky - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tchaikovsky’s music has a well-earned reputation for oozing romance and drama and this concert will be no exception.Read more

206. Mind the Gap

The 60+ performance group meet weekly, learning new theatrical techniques and devising performances for the local community. Read more

207. Go Together Club, ENO - Macbeth

Want to go to the theatre but have no-one to go with?Read more

208. Go Together Club - The Three Musketeers

Would you like to go to the theatre but have no-one to go with?Read more

209. Singing for Fun

Friendly group for people who love to sing where everyone is made to feel welcome. Singing songs from all the eras and the whole group gets to choose which songs are sung.Read more

210. Keynsham Book Group

Our book groups meet across Bath & North East Somerset once a month to discuss their latest read and to enjoy socialising.Read more

211. SilverTroopers Choir

It’s no secret that singing is great for both body and mind. Singing in a choir is uplifting and releases a flurry of endorphins, the body’s natural ‘feel-good’ hormone and the joint sense of purpose created by coming together in harmony as a group can give you a real emotional lift.Read more

212. Silver Singers

Singing in a choir is uplifting and releases a flurry of endorphins, the body’s natural ‘feel-good’ hormone and the joint sense of purpose created by coming together in harmony as a group can give you a real emotional lift.Read more

213. Oxfordshire Artweeks in North and West Oxfordshire

More than 100 art spaces throw open their doors and welcome visitors of all ages, for free, to enjoy art and craft in friendly open studios and pop-up exhibitions. Travel the world through the eyes of local artists, chat and eat cake!Read more

214. Oxfordshire Artweeks (South Oxfordshire)

More than 100 art spaces throw open their doors and welcome visitors of all ages, for free, to enjoy art and craft in friendly open studios and pop-up exhibitions. Travel the world through the eyes of local artists, chat and eat cake!Read more

215. Oxfordshire Artweeks in Oxford City

More than 100 art spaces throw open their doors and welcome visitors of all ages, for free, to enjoy art and craft in friendly open studios and pop-up exhibitions. Travel the world through the eyes of local artists, chat and eat cake!Read more

216. Operation Mincemeat

An age friendly captioned matinee performance by Spitlip theatre company at the new diorama theatreRead more

217. Top Hat Tales

A musical love story performed by Rah Rah Theatre Company with lots of audience participationRead more

218. Old and Young Go Wild!

Intergenerational event between the Third Age Project and the Regents Park Time Bank in which 8 and 88 year olds come together to share and exchange skills and life experience including a community lunch, family bingo, singalong, story telling and much more!Read more

219. Creative Minds Create Together

Fun, FREE, drop-in art session open to members of the public and people of all ages, where children, adults and young adults can enjoyu creating togetherRead more

220. Halo/Hello Haslingden - Old and Young, Let's Make Some Creative Connections

This is a fun, free, art workshop for the people of Haslingden to be part of a team effort to create a huge 'townscape' celebrating what we love about our town and the stories of the people who live here! Come and 'creatively connect' with others in your local community, chat, get stuck in, forget about your worries and feel the better for it!Read more

221. Age Friendly Museums Day at The British Museum

Come along for a day filled with age friendly activities at The British MuseumRead more

222. The Woodpecker Warblers

The Woodpecker Warblers gather together once or twice a month to sing through a variety of songs, some old and some new. A warm welcome awaits you, don't be shy, give it a try.Read more

223. Bon-Odori dance workshop with Central & Cecil - Kew

Join us in Kew for a gentle and beautiful Japanese festival folk dance workshop. For all ages and abilities.Read more

224. Bon-Odori dance workshop with Central & Cecil - Kilburn

Join us in Kilburn for a gentle and beautiful Japanese festival folk dance workshop. For all ages and abilities. Read more

225. Bon-Odori dance workshop with Central & Cecil - Maida Vale

Join us in Maida Vale for a gentle and beautiful Japanese festival folk dance workshop. For all ages and abilities.Read more

226. 'All Together Singing' - Primrose Hill Performance

Choir performance and outdoor dance classRead more

227. Growing Together

An intergenerational dance & documentary film projectRead more

228. Growing Together

An intergenerational dance & documentary film projectRead more

229. Growing Together

An intergenerational dance & documentary film projectRead more

230. Spinoff

A dance company for over 55sRead more

231. Spinoff

A dance company for over 55sRead more

232. Spinoff

A dance company for over 55sRead more

233. Remember to Dance

Dance and live music sessions for people living with early-mid stage dementia and their carers/companionsRead more

234. Remember to Dance

Dance and live music sessions for people living with early-mid stage dementia and their carers/companionsRead more

235. Remember to Dance

Dance and live music sessions for people living with early-mid stage dementia and their carers/companions`Read more

236. Remember to Dance

Dance and live music sessions for people living with early-mid stage dementia and their carers/companionsRead more

237. Friendship Hub

An inclusive drop-in session aimed at people looking for a warm, welcoming afternoon of relaxed creative activities linked to the current exhibition at NCCD.Read more

238. The Late Shows

The Late Shows is a free evening culture event taking place in Newcastle and Gateshead over the weekend of Friday 17 - Saturday 18 May 2019 (7pm-11pm each day).Read more

239. Dancing with Parkinson's

The Dance Network Association's 'Dancing with Parkinson's' programme. Bringing creative dance classes for those who suffer with Parkinson's and their friends and familyRead more

240. RE:Generation - Chelmsford

The Dance Network Association's work with older communities in Chelmsford. Classes are open to both residents of housing schemes we work with and ANYONE over the age of 50!Read more

241. INTER:GENERATION

The Dance Network Association's FREE Intergenerational Dance Class. Read more

243. Afternoon Coffee Club

This event has been specially arranged as a social event for an older audience. Join us for tea, coffee and cake and good company in the comfort of the Elgar Room. Tickets: £5 and include coffee/tea and cake.Read more

244. Friendship Matinee - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Abbaphonic

Celebrating ABBA’s greatest hits in all their sparkling, show-stopping glory, West End stars Abbie Osmon and Emma Kershaw will perform an amazing line-up of the Swedish pop group’s timeless classics, alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, in ABBAphonic.Read more

245. Dementia Friendly Screening: Easter Parade

Royal Albert Hall presents a dementia friendly screening in the Elgar Room, specially arranged for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease to be comfortable.Read more

246. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

247. Museum of Oxford Memory Lane: Schooldays in Oxford

Share thoughts and memories of schooldays in OxfordRead more

248. Silver Breves

A classical choir with more complicated and challenging sacred and secular work.Read more

249. Music at the museum: Skiffle

Join Viking Skiffle as they take us on a musical journey, playing all your favourite skiffle songs of the 1950s.Read more

250. Malarkey Band

Join the local Malarkey Ukulele Band as they play ukulele versions of your favourite hits and popular songs.Read more

251. Shanty Kings

Come and hear the songs and shanties that powered British ships across the globe.Read more

252. Find out Fridays

Weekly sessions where we focus on a particular object or gallery.Read more

253. Find out Fridays

Weekly sessions where we focus on a particular object or gallery.Read more

254. Find out Fridays

Weekly sessions where we focus on a particular object or gallery.Read more

255. Find out Fridays

Weekly sessions where we focus on a particular object or gallery.Read more

256. Find out Fridays

Weekly sessions where we focus on a particular object or gallery.Read more

257. Liverpool Memories

Join us for a gentle drop-in session where old photographs and objects will be on hand to get you chatting with our friendly education team about the stories told in our museum.Read more

258. Cutteslowe Over 50's Film Club

Come join us for a cosy, relaxing afternoon. Suggested £2 donation with tea, coffee, biscuits and cake.Read more

259. Liverpool Memories

Join us for a gentle drop-in session where old photographs and objects will be on hand to get you chatting with our friendly education team about the stories told in our museum.
Read more

260. Liverpool Memories

Join us for a gentle drop-in session where old photographs and objects will be on hand to get you chatting with our friendly education team about the stories told in our museum.Read more

261. Littlemore Over 50's Film Club

Come along and enjoy a film, tea/coffee and cake in the company of other movie lovers!Read more

262. Clockhouse Over 50's Film Club

An opportunity to relax and enjoy a film in the company of others.Read more

263. The Rhythms Club

A 5Rhythms Movement Class for Over 60's and Friends Every Thursday afternoon at St Peters Church, Vauxhall, LondonRead more

264. The Rhythms Club

A 5Rhythms Movement Class for Over 60's and Friends Every Thursday afternoon at St Peters Church, Vauxhall, LondonRead more

265. The Rhythms Club

A 5Rhythms Movement Class for Over 60's and Friends Every Thursday afternoon at St Peters Church, Vauxhall, LondonRead more

266. The Rhythms Club

A 5Rhythms Movement Class for Over 60's and Friends Every Thursday afternoon at St Peters Church, Vauxhall, LondonRead more

267. The Rhythms Club

A 5Rhythms Movement Class for Over 60's and Friends Every Thursday afternoon at St Peters Church, Vauxhall, LondonRead more

268. Try Creative

Needlefelt, Art, Poetry and Song. Try something new and have a natter in friendly workshops. Read more

269. AUKO Creative and Cultural Learning Event

A peer-to-peer learning event aimed at other local Age UKs seeking to develop their creative and cultural offer for older people (run by Age UK Oxfordshire)Read more

270. Meet me at the Museum

'Meet me at the Museum’ is a series of four free drop-in events for older people to take a nostalgic look back with a different theme each month. Everyone is welcome. This event is dementia friendly. Come on your own and make new friends or bring a pal.Read more

271. Meet me at the Museum

'Meet me at the Museum’ is a series of four free drop-in events for older people to take a nostalgic look back with a different theme each month. Everyone is welcome. This event is dementia friendly. Come on your own and make new friends or bring a pal.Read more

272. Meet me at the Museum

'Meet me at the Museum’ is a series of four free, drop-in events for older people to take a nostalgic look back with a different theme each month. Everyone is welcome. This event is dementia friendly. Come on your own and make new friends or bring a pal.Read more

273. Meet me at the Museum

'Meet me at the Museum’ is a series of free, drop-in events for older people to take a nostalgic look back with a different theme each month. Everyone is welcome. This event is dementia friendly. Come on your own and make new friends or bring a pal.Read more

274. Movement, Place and Meaning: Public Lectures in the Arts

A thought-provoking new series of public lectures exploring the theme of 'Movement, Place and Meaning' from the perspective of interconnected disciplines in the School of the Arts: Architecture, Communication and Media, English, Music and Philosophy.Read more

275. Free Lunchtime Music Concert

Join the University of Liverpool Music School for a free music concert.Read more

276. Objects in Focus - Sean Rice

Find out more about our amazing collections and join the conversation in this fun, friendly and informal sessionRead more

277. Objects in Focus Tour - Before Egypt

At each session, Louise will give a short introduction about a different piece of artwork from our collection and then you can discuss it as a group.Read more

278. Objects in Focus Tour - John James Audubon

At each session, Louise will give a short introduction about a different piece of artwork from our collection and then you can discuss it as a group.Read more

279. May Crafternoon - Fabric Bead Jewellery

Join a different artist each month and learn a new craft. Refreshments included!Read more

280. Our Work of Art - Rural outreach 'Tea & Creativity'

Pottery & craft in Village Halls (Canterbury City Council district)Read more

281. Elders Exchange Day

Elders Exchange Day is a celebration of older people from all across Greater Manchester as makers and artists. Read more

282. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

283. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

284. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

285. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

286. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

287. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

288. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

289. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

290. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

291. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

292. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

293. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

294. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

295. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

296. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

297. Connie's Colander

Pop-up, stripped back intimate theatre, the audience are in the kitchen too. Plus 20 minute Q&A with information and stories of living well with dementia from specialists. Pay what you can.Read more

298. Songhaven - dementia-friendly concert

Dementia-friendly concert series - welcoming, inclusive, & professional.Read more

299. 'What A Difference A Letter Makes' - Generation Squad Performance

Intergenerational performers share their fictional story about new friendships sparking from a mysterious letter. Read more

300. 'What A Difference A Letter Makes' - Generation Squad Performance

Intergenerational performers share their fictional story about new friendships sparking from a mysterious letter.Read more

301. The Aldbury Band

A fun participatory music group in Poole for people living with dementiaRead more

302. Launch of Make it Better CIC online community at Mitber.com

Launch event at RHS in Torrington for a new website supporting those providing creative activities. Read more

303. Launch event - Make it Better CIC online community at Mitber.com

Launch event at The Eden Project, Cornwall, for a new website which supports those providing creative activitiesRead more

304. Fernhill Community Choir

Fernhill invites people living with dementia, their family and carers to join with staff and residents in their lovely home for an afternoon of singing together.Read more

305. House of Memories dementia awareness training for health and social care professionals

A half day training workshop that uses powerful videos to tell the very personal stories of people living with dementia, and provides skills and resources for health and social care staff to help people to live well with dementia.Read more

306. House of Memories dementia awareness training for health and social care professionals

A half day training workshop that uses powerful videos to tell the very personal stories of people living with dementia, and provides skills and resources for health and social care staff to help people to live well with dementia.Read more

307. House of Memories dementia awareness for family and friends

Has your life been touched by dementia? This session is for family members, friends and community volunteers who would like to find out more about resources and activities that are available to support you and your loved ones.Read more

308. Dementia Friendly Screening: Easter Parade

Royal Albert Hall presents a dementia friendly screening in the Elgar Room, specially arranged for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease to be comfortable, with plenty of seating available and our friendly stewarding team on hand to help.Read more

309. Moving Music

Concerts for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.Read more

310. Moving Music

Concerts for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers.Read more

311. Let's Dance

Put on your dancing shoes, have fun and feel great! Read more

312. Let's Dance

Put on your dancing shoes, have fun and feel great! Read more

313. Let's Dance

Put on your dancing shoes, have fun and feel great! Read more

314. Let's Dance

Put on your dancing shoes, have fun and feel great! Read more

315. Let's Dance

Put on your dancing shoes, have fun and feel great! Read more

316. Singing for the Brain Weymouth

Alternate Tuesdays - check dates before going. Singing for the Brain is a popular social activity for people who are living with dementia, their family and carers.Read more

317. Grandma Saves the Day - Dementia Friendly

Combining the much loved Giles cartoon characters with classic hit songs from the eighties including Our House, Simply the Best, Wake Me Up Before You Go- Go and many moreRead more

318. Brigadoon - Dementia friendly

The screenings are particularly suitable for people living with dementia and memory challenges, their family and friends but anyone is welcome.Read more

319. Bridge Builders Performance with Manchester Camerata

Manchester Camerata presents 'Bridge Builders', a performance exploring the connections between people of all generations in Nelson, Lancashire.Read more

320. Out of Water - Captioned Performance

A tender new play about gender, wild swimming, and how we define who we are.Read more

321. Les Miserable - Captioned Performance

World-wide Musical hit on tour in Milton KeynesRead more

322. Annie - Captioned Performance

Direct from the West End, Annie returns in 2019! This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) comes to Plymouth for one week only!Read more

323. Small Island - Captioned Performance

Andrea Levy’s epic, Orange Prize-winning novel bursts to new life on the Olivier stage.Read more

324. Matilda - Audio Described

Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale of an extraordinary child with hideous parents, is the globally renowned stage show from Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare Company.Read more

325. Aladdin - Audio Described

Disney’s Aladdin, a fabulous tale of daring, magic, deceitful sorcerers and hilarious genies, brings a whole new world to London’s West End.Read more

326. As You Like it - Relaxed Performance

Enjoy a relaxed performance of the RSC's As You Like It.Read more

327. Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019

The world-renowned exhibition featuring exceptional images at Seaton StationRead more

328. Makers Central

Makers Central is the event for the Maker Community in BirminghamRead more

329. Orchestral concert given by the Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra

Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor Mark Fitz-Gerald
Soloist Joshua Hugo von Bohlen, violinRead more

330. Moving in the Moment

Folk dance session with live music for people affected by dementia and their carersRead more

331. FolkActive Dance with live music

Folk dances for over 50s with live musicRead more

332. Memory Cinema: Carry On Henry

Cinemas can provide a powerful way to reconnect with memories and others, yet aren’t always accessible to people with dementia.Read more

333. Audio Described - As You Like IT

RSC director Kimberley Sykes directs a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedyRead more

334. West Side Story

A relaxed performance of the most dazzling and dynamic musical in Broadway history.Read more

335. The Silver Social - Make a Mosaic with Maggie Campbell

Daytime touring arts programme of workshops and performances, aimed at older people in community venues across Breckland, NorfolkRead more

336. Tuesday Afternoon Tea Dances

Come along to dance, chat, drink tea and eat cake at this Tea Dance in OxfordRead more

337. Arts 4 Dementia Best Practice Conference 2019

Towards Social Prescribing (Arts and Heritage) for DementiaRead more

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