Newsletter
Issue 9 May 2017
Dementia Awareness Week 29 May - 4 June La bohème Dementia Friendly Performance FESTIVAL THEATRE Sat 3 June 3pm Tickets £10 1 hour 45 minutes including interval
After the success of Scottish Opera’s first ever dementia friendly opera in October 2016, we’re delighted to present the second dementia friendly production this June. This specially created, fully-staged opera is performed by The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, a narrator and a wonderful cast of singers. Together they will lead the audience through Puccini’s heart-breaking opera. The sublime score never fails to cast its spell – Puccini’s lush orchestration and exquisite vocal lines combine in some of the most ravishing music in opera. Set amidst the romance of Paris’s famous flea markets, and inspired by the Jazz Age of Josephine Baker, this production will be full of colour, character and style. Call 0131 529 6000 to book Limited parking spaces are available in the courtyard at the Festival Theatre, accessible from Nicolson Square. These can be booked by calling stage door on 0131 662 1112.
Scottish Opera Memory Spinners – Spring Season
Scottish Opera 2016/ Sally Jubb
Through music, storytelling, movement and visual arts, Scottish Opera’s Memory Spinners programme helps people living with dementia and their carers relax, get creative and form new support networks. The group meets every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm with a light lunch provided at 1pm and the sessions finish at 3pm. The spring sessions start on Tue 2 May at the City Arts Centre. For more information or to book a place, please contact Audrey Blake on 0141 332 9559 or email Audrey.Blake@ScottishOpera.org.uk
Dementia Friendly Film Screenings at the Cameo Cinema Mon 29 May 1pm Singing in the Rain Mon 26 June 1pm Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Tickets £4.00 Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer in the bar at 12.30pm. Call the box office on 0871 902 5723 to book tickets or in person at: Cameo Cinema, 38 Home Street, Edinburgh EH3 9LZ Forget Me Not is a Life Changes Trust Funded project to enable the King’s and Festival Theatres to become more dementia friendly. For more information contact the project coordinator, Paul Hudson, on 0131 622 8444 or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com 1
Presents These events and performances are suitable for people living with dementia, their family and friends.
Tea dances Third Monday of every month 2pm – 3.30pm These are held in the Lafayette Bar at the Festival Theatre. Refreshments are provided and there is limited parking available in the courtyard. Spaces can be booked in advance by calling stage door on 0131 662 1112. Call 0131 529 6000 to book free tickets
Mon 15 May 2pm to 3.30pm Emily Mitchell and Geoffrey Tanti have been officially working as a duo for the past four years and are in constant demand across Scotland, their partnership taking them to places such as the Gleneagles Hotel and most recently all the way to the Wigmore Hall in London. They perform a mixture of classical songs and songs from shows.
Mon 19 June 2pm to 3.30pm David Foley and Jack Smedley form a versatile and
dynamic duo featuring Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Bozouki and Bodhran and have collaborated on a number of projects over recent years.They have performed and taught across the U.K, Europe and U.S.A.
Mon 17 July 2pm to 3.30pm Svetlina Stoyanova and Kristina Yorgova are
students at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) and were both born in Bulgaria. Svetlina is part way through a Masters Course in performance and Kristina is currently studying for a Bachelor of Music in performance. They perform a mixture of classical songs and songs from shows.
Festival Theatre Drop In Café Second Tuesday of each month 11.30am-1pm The drop in café at the Festival Theatre is for anyone affected by dementia. Drop in to say hello and have a chat over tea, coffee and cakes. Call Paul on 0131 622 8444 for more information or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com
The Festival Theatre Club Third Thursday of each month 1pm-2.30pm Is a drop-in social group for people who support or care for someone living with dementia. We meet in the café at the Festival Theatre. Call Paul on 0131 622 8444 for more information or email paul.hudson@edtheatres.com 2
Events Sunflower café – Palmerston Place Church
SUNFLOWER CAFE
for people with dementia and their carers
3rd Wednesday of every month 2pm to 3.30pm The sunflower café is for people with dementia and their carers. To attend or find out more information please contact the church office on 0131 220 1690 or by email to: admin@palmerstonplacechurch.com
Palmerston Place, Edinburgh
Mind Well – Mon 5 June
10.30 – 12.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre. A relaxed, social session of stories, songs and laughter in the Storytelling Court. Hosted by some of our loveliest storytellers, with tea, coffee and biscuits included. Come to join in, or just to listen, with friends old and new. For more information call 0131 556 9579
Art in the City
Alexander Nasmyth - The Port of Leith
Art in the City is a friendly, diverse group of people whose lives are affected by dementia to share a gallery visit and discuss art (and other things) in a friendly and supportive environment. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10.30-12.00 See the diary on pages 6 and 7 for details of the next sessions. For more information contact Diana Morton on 0131 529 6365 or email diana.morton@edinburgh.gov.uk
Singing Groups
Inverleith Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Inverleith Saint Serf’s Church Hall. Contact Sheila Hardie 0131 551 1229 or Kate Walker 0131 554 4940 Fairmilehead Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Fairmilehead Parish Church Hall. Contact Anne Sommerville on 0131 447 5132 or Moira Pate 0131 667 8336 The Singing Group in East Edinburgh (formerly Craigentinny) Meets in Willowbrae Church Hall, EH8 7EZ from 2.15pm-4.15pm. Contact Helen Fraser 0131 661 2344 or Katie Crumlish 0131 554 0213 Chesser Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month at Gorgie Dalry Stenhouse Church Hall. For more information call 0131 455 7731 Let’s Sing! Every Tuesday 11am to 12.30pm Fisherrow Community Centre, South Street Musselburgh For more information contact Penny Stone at lets.sing. brunton@gmail.com or call 07805 454 620
Stories to be Heard
Meets in The Library at Penicuick Centre, Carlops Road, Penicuick from 1-3pm. For further information please contact Mags Bryan on 0131 660 1216 or email mags@volunteerinmidlothian.org.uk 3
Café Social Groups The Palm Café
Held on the last Tuesday of the month from 2.30-4pm. A social group café for People in Balerno, Currie or Juniper Green. Contact Alan Midwinter, Service Manager on 0131 551 9350 or EdinburghServices@Alzscot.org for more information
D – Café
The Café meets at the Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace on the last Thursday of every month from 1pm-3pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided. Everyone is welcome to drop in. Contact Alan Midwinter, Service Manager on 0131 551 9350 or EdinburghServices@Alzscot.org for more information
Oasis Café Edinburgh
Activities and support for people with dementia who are 65 and under and their carers. Contact Alan Midwinter, Service Manager on 0131 551 9350 or EdinburghServices@Alzscot.org for more information
The D Café Musselburgh
Meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 11am-2pm. Lunch is available at 12.45pm costing £4. A Carer Support Group is available from 11.45am-12.45pm which includes support for people with dementia. Contact Hazel Johnson for more information on 0131 6541114 or MidandEastlothianServices@Alzscot.org
The Portobello Café
The Espy, 62-64 Bath Street, Portobello. We meet every two weeks from 11.00am-1pm. Contact Christeen Winford on 0131 669 0631 for more information and to book a place
The D café Midlothian
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month in Dalkeith Baptist Church from 12 noon-3pm Lunch is provided at a cost of £4. Contact Alaine Chalmers, Service Manager for more information on 0131 654 1114 or midandeastlothianServices@Alzscot.org
Monday Café at Cramond Kirk Hall
Meets monthly on the first Monday of every month from 1-3pm. Contact Alan Midwinter, Service Manager on 0131 551 9350 or EdinburghServices@Alzscot.org for more information
Edinburgh Singing Group The Forget Me Notes
This is an all-inclusive choir for those who love music. They meet fortnightly on the 2nd and last Thursday of each month at 7-8pm, at The Salvation Army Hall in Gorgie Road. For more information contact Alan Midwinter on 0131 551 9350 or EdinburghServices@Alzscot.org
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Useful Numbers Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 The 24 hour Dementia Helpline is free and confidential, and you don’t even have to give your name if you prefer not to. Call at any time for advice and support or email helpline@alzscot.org
Edinburgh & West Lothian Service This Service is for individuals who have a diagnosis of dementia, their families and carers. We offer information, support and a range of activities. Contact Alan Midwinter or Debbie Rae for more information on 0131 551 9350 or EdinburghServices@Alzscot.org
Alzheimer Scotland National Office 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1DQ. Phone 0131 243 1453 email alzheimer@alzscot.org
Dementia Advisor East/Midlothian
Mid and East Lothian Service
Contact Hazel Johnson on 0131 654 1114 or hjohnson@alzscot.org
Office open: 10am-3.30pm Monday, Wednesday, 10am-3pm Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Alaine Chalmers, Service Manager on 0131 654 1114 or midandeastlothianServices@Alzscot.org
Other Useful Numbers Vintage Vibes Vintage Vibes is a fresh new service tackling isolation and loneliness among the over-60s in Edinburgh offering companionship, reliable support and the chance to be more socially connected. wwww.vintagevibes.org.uk For more information call 0131 343 0955 or email hello@vintagevibes.org.uk
LOOPS LOOPs (Local Opportunities for Older People) is the dedicated activities phone line for older people in Edinburgh. Find an activity in your area by calling 0131 603 8311 www.loopsprojects.org.uk
Lothiansound This is a free service for people who are blind, partially sighted or no longer able to read the newspaper. They provide a weekly recording of the local news www.lothiansound.org.uk or more information call 0131 661 2850 (answer machine) or email info@lothiansound.org.uk
Community Navigator Discover Magazines The ‘Discover’ magazines are aimed at people over the age of 65 living in either South East or South West of Edinburgh. The magazines contain information about local groups and activities, as well as practical advice on how to keep well. Call Health in Mind to order your copy direct to your door. Call 0131 225 8508 and ask for Edyta or Jenny for more information
Friends of the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links Look after 80 acres of parkland in the heart of Edinburgh. Volunteers who are willing to handle a rake or help with litter pick ups are always welcome. Contact Tommy Ruddock for more information volunteer@fombl.org.uk www.fombl.org.uk 5
Diary Monday May 1
2017
MAY
Tuesday May 2
Wednesday May 3
Thursday May 4
Friday May 5
Sat-Sun May 6-7
10.30am -12.30pm Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 0131 248 2981
May 8
May 9
Mind Well 10.30am - 12.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 0131 556 9572
Drop in Café 11.30am - 1pm Festival Theatre Café 0131 622 8444
May 15
May 16
May 10
May 17
Tea Dance 2pm - 3.30pm Lafayette Bar Festival Theatre 0131 529 6000
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 11
May 12
Art in the City 10.30am -12 noon Scottish National Portrait Gallery 0131 529 6365
10.30am -12 noon National Library of Scotland 0131 623 3738
May 18
May 19
Theatre Club 1pm – 2.30pm Empire Rooms Festival Theatre Café 0131 622 8444
10.30am -12 noon National Museum of Scotland 0300 123 6789
May 25
May 26 10.30am -12 noon Scottish National Portrait Gallery 0131 624 6560
May 29
May 30
May 31
Singin’ in the Rain 12.30pm Cameo Cinema 0871 902 5723
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May 13-14
May 20-21
May 27-28
Diary Monday
2017
JUN
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday June 1
Friday June 2
Sat-Sun June 3-4
Botanics Social 10.30am -12 noon Royal Botanic Garden 0131 248 2981
June 5
June 6
June 7
Mind Well 10.30am - 12.30pm Scottish Storytelling Centre 0131 556 9572
June 12
June 13
June 14
Drop in Café 11.30am - 1pm Festival Theatre Café 0131 622 8444
June 19
June 20
June 21
June 8
June 9
Art in the City 10.30am -12 noon City Art Centre 0131 529 6365
Library Social 10.30am -12 noon National Library of Scotland 0131 623 3734
June 15
June 16
Theatre Club 1pm – 2.30pm Empire Rooms Festival Theatre 0131 622 8444
Museum Social 10.30am -12 noon National Museum of Scotland 0300 123 6789
June 22
Tea Dance 2pm - 3.30pm Lafayette Bar Festival Theatre 0131 529 6000
June 26
June 23 Gallery Social 10.30am -12 noon Scottish National Gallery 0131 624 6560
June 27
June 29
June 30
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 12.30pm Cameo Cinema 0871 902 5723
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June 10-11
June 17-18
June 24-25