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News

Flourish in the Forest 3rd May 2025

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Join us at Alice Holt today for our regular Flourish in the Forest event in partnership with Dementia-friendly Alton |
Posted: 1 May 25

ALTON PLACE - NEW CARE HOME / DAY CARE SERVICES coming JULY 2025

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Harford Care has opened a new show suite at its new care home, Alton Place in Alton, Hampshire, which is due to open to residents in July. T...

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Posted: 1 May 25

Flourish in the Forest

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Fantastic day recently at Alice Holt today for our regular Flourish in the Forest event in partnership with Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 6 May 24

We're still here in Alton - but we've moved!!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

https://www.facebook.com/weyvalleyradioalton/videos/1414206695893605We've finally moved, hopefully to our 'forever home' at the ...

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Posted: 10 Apr 24

Crafts, Gardening, Bowling, Walking, Yoga, Singing, Cycling, there's no stopping us!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

A busy week was had at Dementia-friendly Alton last week....

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Posted: 6 Mar 24

If you are reading this.....

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Please let us know! It's always nice to know we are sharing our news with an appreciative audience out there. Not only is this to make...

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Posted: 23 Feb 24

Home and Away - we've got it all covered!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Home and Away - there was something for everyone yesterday at Alton Meeting Centre - the person-centred, evidence based support service from...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 10 Aug 23

Amazing day at Alton Victorian Charity Cricket Match

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Wow - what a fantastic day we all had on Sunday at the Charity Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 28 Jun 23

Watercress Line tea and scones trip

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Choo Choo! Another amazing trip on the The Watercress Line

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 23 Jun 23

Come and join us on Sunday at Alton Victorian Cricket Match

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Sunday is going to be a beautiful day, so visit us at our Tealicious tea and cakes stall during the Alto Victorian Cricket Charity Match. I...

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Posted: 23 Jun 23

Buckingham Palace Garden Party attendance

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Earlier this year Dementia-friendly Alton were awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. DFA Coordinator and founding member Karen Mu...

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Posted: 28 May 23

Double dose of Nature

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Morning all - we're all feeling refreshed today after our double date with nature recently. Some of our members took part in the Muqami...

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Posted: 28 May 23

Please come and help - at the BIG Help Out!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Why not join us at Edgar Hall for the big help out? With Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 4 May 23

Creative & Curious

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

So excited to share news that the amazing artwork produced as part of our Creative & Curious Project in collaboration with St Lawrence...

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Posted: 3 May 23

Celebrate the Kings Coronation with us

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Not long to go till the Coronation - but plans already being made with members of Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 21 Apr 23

New Premises and New PACE Venture!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

What a busy week we've had! Working on the allotment on Tuesday, making Easter treats Wednesday and Friday was singing and a taster spor...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 9 Apr 23

The North wind did blow at up the Allotment...

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

We had to inspect the damage caused by the recent wind to the fruit cage at the allotment this week. Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 16 Mar 23

Flourish in the Forest has begun!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Wow - what a fantastic first Flourish in the Forest day - our pioneer attendees braved the cold - wrapped up warm and embraced all the benef...

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Posted: 7 Mar 23

Creativity and fun for all

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Happy Today everyone! Always good to start the week as we mean to go on - a combination of creativity, exercise, friendship and nature. Our ...

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Posted: 28 Feb 23

A curling we will go

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Busy afternoon at our Wednesday group this week. Pupils from St Lawrence keeping score for our New Age Curling tournament - before it was th...

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Posted: 24 Feb 23

Lots to look forward to in 2023

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

All of us at Dementia-friendly Alton hope that our members and supporters enjoyed a peaceful Christmastime - and we are looking forward to ...

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Posted: 31 Dec 22

Festivities

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

With Christmas festivities over a few of our lovely members braved the wet weather trecently to attend our regular Friday music cafe - than...

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Posted: 31 Dec 22

A Thank You letter is lovely to receive

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

It was great to catch up with everyone at our fantastic Christmas party Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 10 Dec 22

It's in with the garlic and onions up at our allotments

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Last session on allotment until after Christmas- group busy today with the support of their wonderful helpers from Anstey Junior school - wh...

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Posted: 9 Dec 22

LORD LIEUTENANT PRESENTS QUEENS AWARD TO DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY ALTON

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

LORD LIEUTENANT PRESENTS QUEENS AWARD TO DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY ALTON Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, presented the Queens Award f...

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Posted: 5 Dec 22

Another busy week at our Memory Cafe

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Another busy week at the memory cafe; enjoying crafting, puzzles, company from youngsters and our regular musical events. Lovely to see so ...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 25 Nov 22

Flourish in the Forest Taster Day at Alice Holt

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

It was more like 'Wacky Races' as our members enjoyed trying out the range of bikes available for hire at Alice Holt Forest last wee...

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Posted: 28 Oct 22

NEW! Flourish in the Forest - Taster Day - A Date for your Calendar

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Saturday 22nd October between 09:00 and 15:00 at Alice Holt Forest Join us for a Free Taster Session featuring Guided Wellbeing Walks and I...

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Posted: 10 Oct 22

Donation received from Alton Beer Festival

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

We shared a heart-warming afternoon recently with other lovely, hard-working local volunteers at the presentation of awards from The Summer ...

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Posted: 27 Sep 22

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A fitting tribute

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

https://www.facebook.com/Dementia-friendly-Alton-946494408765601/videos/pcb.5484626228285707/3241773332764495A fitting tribute to the moment...

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Posted: 27 Sep 22

Tiaras on the Train

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Tiaras on the Train event - celebrating in Royal / Jubilee style - the Queens Award for Voluntary Service that we are so proud to have on th...

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Posted: 1 Sep 22

How you can support us......

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

People often ask how they can support our sessions, if they are unable to volunteer to help. Well, its quite simple - providing resources f...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 9 Aug 22

It was Pimms o'clock!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Mint was the theme for our non-alcoholic Minty Chocolate Mocktails made on Sunday in our regular Gardening session with Mick and Josie - we ...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 3 Aug 22

Forget-Me-Not Church Service and Tea

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Amazing Forget-me-not service today at All Saints Church yesterday was attended by over 60 local residents living with dementia - a heart wa...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 3 Aug 22

Seed collecting

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Busy seed collecting today at Memory Lane Club - smiles all round - that's what we like to see:) Come and join us on a Wednesday down a...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 28 Jul 22

Crafty folk down in the town park

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Crafty folk at the Town park last Sunday at one of our regular horticultural programme sessions - bundle dyeing! Great fun had by all and j...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 14 Jul 22

A fun filled Celebration Jubilee weekend

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

A Fantastic time was had at our annual sponsored Forget-me-not walk on Sunday morning - just amazing to combine it with the Big Picnic with ...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 21 Jun 22

We are SO Proud!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

So excited and proud - We have been recognised, in this very special year, with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. This is an awa...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 3 Jun 22

Do you like our special Town Park Bench?

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Hope you like the new bench in the Town Park - installed by Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 31 May 22

We do love being creative!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

We do love being creative as you can see from our smiles and the fun and useful things we make:) Why not come on down and join us one Wedne...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 27 May 22

Busy Gardening in the Town Park

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

See how busy we've been and check out the flowers in the Sensory Garden - our gardening gang have been at it again yesterday - now the t...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 27 May 22

Get your walking shoes ready!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

As part of the Queens Platimum Jubiilee celebrations in Alton, we are holding our Dementia-friendly Forget-me-not Sponsored Walk in the Alto...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 22 May 22

Queens Platinum Jubilee preparations

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

We are getting ready for the Jubilee for our groups at the Community centre - don't you just love the detail in the group artwork? As y...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 20 May 22

Our crafts are for sale!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Guess what ! For those people who have expressed interest in buying some of the crafts our members make - we are now selling them through h...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 20 May 22

A walking we will go!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Wow - what a success our first well-being walk was - the weather was perfect for our stroll around Floodies - everyone was in awe of the bea...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 15 May 22

Music and Rodney

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Friday music cafe as always - more people came along this last week which was great - including our youngest new member - Rodney the Puppy -...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 7 May 22

Off to Battle

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Our members enjoyed The Battle of Alton at the weekend, as you can see from the photos. This was a great experience for all.

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 6 May 22

Thank you Alton Men's Shed!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Look at this lovely bunch - Geoff and the amazing members of the Alton Men's Shed worked hard recently to put up our new fruit cage - th...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 3 May 22

Another Birthday!

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

Always time to say Happy Birthday - this time whilst setting ready for our music session this morning; as usual, 1100 at the community centr...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 22 Apr 22

NEW NEWSLETTER and thank you for supporting us

Alton, Hampshire

Article by: Karen Murrell - Co-ordinator of DFA

In addition to posting all our news and events on website and facebook - we continue to produce our quarterly newsletter - to make sure that...

Dementia-friendly Alton |

Posted: 18 Apr 22