Arts & Dementia – Research and Practice Portfolio
From May-June 2017, together with Scout Leader Lisa, I facilitated an intergenerational project between the residents of Fairmile Grange and the Christchurch Air Scout Group. The aim was to give residents and children the opportunity to share, exchange and learn from each other through creative activities. This project was inspired by my experience of working for... Continue Reading →
In 2014, I had the chance to work as an Evaluator on a wonderful intergenerational project called The Edible Garden. This project is what has inspired the topic of my PhD thesis and it breaks my hearts that their funding has not been renewed this year. Please do watch this video if you have a... Continue Reading →
On Saturday 29th July 2017, we held a Fashion Show Fundraiser for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice at Fairmile Grange. The idea of doing a fashion show came from some of our residents' interest in fashion. Indeed, I had noticed along the year that many people living at Fairmile, men and women included, loved to talk... Continue Reading →
