Staying active and social

Events, activities, facilities and services to help people living with dementia to live a full life within a safe and accepting community.

Events and activities

We have a range of support groups and activities, borrowable resources, physical activity opportunities and events and trips for residents living with dementia.

Regular council activities

  • Dementia social groups and activities
    All activities are free, and open to Hillingdon residents living with dementia and their carers. The sessions offer a social opportunity for residents to meet others also living with dementia, plus a range of activities including reminiscing, chair exercise, such as Boccia, bingo, art, music and much more. Please note: Booking is essential.
  • Tovertafel (magic tables)
    Come and visit our magic tables and enjoy a series of 'light' interactive games developed for people living with dementia and other disabilities. We welcome both adults and children with special needs to come and discover the magic tables and enjoy them with their families or carers. Organisations are also welcome to make bookings.
  • Beck theatre dementia friendly screenings
    Cinemas can provide a powerful way to reconnect with memories and others, yet aren't always accessible to people with dementia. We are pleased to present regular dementia friendly film screenings in a safe and relaxed environment.
  • Compass Theatre Daytime Disco
    Programmed for those living with dementia to enjoy and reminisce. These new monthly daytime discos are inside the auditorium at Compass Theatre, a free carer ticket can be booked alongside each paid ticket.

Other activities and events

  • Alzheimer's Society café: Hayes and Templeton
    Alzheimer's Society have two cafés for people affected by dementia in Hillingdon, both cafes operate twice a month fortnightly of each other. The cafés offer a friendly and relaxed, social environment where you can come to chat, play games or take part in quizzes and other activities. For information including dates
  • Age UK dementia activities (CST)
    A 6 week programme of cognitive activities will be delivered, also support given to help carers learn how to help their loved ones through conversation and activities. Age UK also introduce both to local dementia hubs for follow on support. The sessions are available in Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent.
Page last updated: 23 Aug 2023