Do you have memory loss or dementia? Do you support someone with memory loss or dementia? Storybox – Creative Cafe is a brand new creative group offering fun, creative activities designed especially for people with memory loss or dementia and their family and friends. Try something new! Meet people! Have fun! Each session will useContinue reading “Storybox Creative Cafe at Central Library”
Category Archives: Creative Ages
The Island
Short film documenting The Island at Shore Green in Manchester.
Storybox at Tameside Hospital
A short film documenting the recent Storybox residency at Tameside Hospital.
The Island
The Island is a brand new project supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Working alongside residents at Shore Green extra care housing scheme in Wythenshawe we are using The Tempest as a starting point to explore the nature of artistic collaboration between older people and professional artists. Shore Green is run by IrwellContinue reading “The Island”
Narrative, Imagination and Age
Work with older people is a key part of what we do. From collaborative story-making on dementia wards to creative training with care staff we are inspired and committed to making work with older people at its heart, in a way that is collaborative and inclusive. During recent and coming weeks we are excited toContinue reading “Narrative, Imagination and Age”
“Cinderella’s Pumpkin” – created at Knighthill House
Cinderella’s Pumpkin Is it a pineapple? Or a bunch of bananas? Whatever it is it’s cold. Is it a candle? Or an orange? Or an apple? Feels like fruit of some kind Feels funny Feels cold – brrrr! Can I eat it for my dinner? Lovely Silky Very nice Is it real? It’s bloomin’ heavyContinue reading ““Cinderella’s Pumpkin” – created at Knighthill House”