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We’re starting a dementia-friendly community cinema in Coseley!

Helena Norman Big Local, community activities, older people, Sharing our passions, skills and spaces, Supporting our local groups March 1, 2018June 11, 2018Big Local Plan, cinema, community, dementia friendly, loneliness and isolation, older people 0 Comment

We would like to warmly invite you to East Coseley Big Local’s first dementia-friendly cinema screening on the 17^th April at Darkhouse Baptist Church, Coseley. Do you know, care for, or support someone living with dementia in the Coseley area? Would you like to book places at the cinema? Please contact Neil at neil@eastcoseleybiglocal.net  or call 07472627497.

Join us 2pm – 4pm on the 17th April for a screening, snacks and refreshments. The cinema is open to the community but the screenings will be enhanced to suit the needs of people living with dementia.

East Coseley Big Local is passionate to support people living with dementia, their families and carers, to continue to participate in entertainment. The dementia-friendly cinema will enable people who often feel a little isolated in the community to enjoy an everyday experience in an accessible, friendly, supportive and fun environment where participation is encouraged!

Please contact Neil at neil@eastcoseleybiglocal.net  or call 07472627497 to book places by Friday 13th April.

Our first film screening will be the classic 1948 film Easter Parade.

Broadway star Don Hewes’ (Fred Astaire) dancing partner (Ann Miller) goes solo, and Don declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees. This turns out to be the inexperienced Hannah (Judy Garland), who bristles as Don tries to make her into his old partner. But as he realizes that he is falling in love with Hannah, Don knows that he must let her grow into her own kind of dancer if he wants her to reach her full potential.

What is East Coseley Big Local?

East Coseley Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents to make a massive and lasting positive difference to their community. It brings together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make the area an even better place to live.

Big Local is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and managed by Local Trust. There are 150 Big Local areas in England which have been allocated £1million each. East Coseley was selected as a Big Local area by the Big Lottery Fund in 2011. Find out more at www.eastcoseleybiglocal.net.

Let’s start a dementia cinema in Coseley!

Helena Norman Big Local, Big Local Plan, community activities, older people November 15, 2017March 1, 2018Big Local Plan, cinema, community, dementia friendly, loneliness and isolation, older people 0 Comment

East Coseley Big Local and Black Country Touring are looking for enthusiastic people to drop by and join them to chat, plan and share ideas to potentially start a dementia friendly community cinema within the Coseley area.

On the day, Lee Allen, Dementia Friends volunteer champion from the Alzheimer’s Society, will be delivering a Dementia Information Session for anyone interested to learn more about dementia and how it can affect people’s lives.

We will be talking with Olivia James of Black Country Touring about starting and planning for a dementia friendly community cinema in Coseley.

If you would like to get involved and come along please let us know, and also whether you would like to bring anyone along with you, by contacting neil@eastcoseleybiglocal.net

Date: Monday 22nd January
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: The Apple Tree Inn, 5 Central Drive, Bilston, WV14 9EW
All welcome!

Here’s a bit of background information for the day:

What is a dementia friendly cinema?
A dementia friendly community cinema provides a safe, welcoming and fun environment for people, families and carers living with dementia. The cinema is open to the whole community but the screenings are enhanced to suit the needs of people living with dementia who may feel a little isolated in the community.

What is a Dementia Friends Information Session?
A Dementia Friends Information Session is a fun, interactive way to learn a little about dementia and how it can affect people’s lives. Led by a volunteer Dementia Friends Champion, the Session lasts 45-60 minutes and covers five key messages that everyone should know about dementia, through activities and discussion.

What is East Coseley Big Local?
East Coseley Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents to make a massive and lasting positive difference to their community. It brings together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make the area an even better place to live.