As we head into the New Year it also means that we head into a new run of themes for our Storybox sessions. Here is what you can expect until summer! Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five January Food and Drink Snowy Days Scotland (St Andrew’s Day) Books and Reading WinterContinue reading “New Storybox Themes for 2021”
Category Archives: Older People
The Storybox Project – Care Home Drop In
Our drop in sessions for care homes are a development of the work that we have been developing online during lockdown. Each session is an hour long and takes place on Zoom. It offers a welcoming and accessible environment which is fun, full of creative activities designed especially for people with memory loss or dementiaContinue reading “The Storybox Project – Care Home Drop In”
Treasury of Arts Activities for Older People – call for contributions.
We are delighted to be working with The Baring Foundation and The Rayne Foundation to produce a second treasury of arts activities for older people. Building on the success of the first treasury this new publication will be a practical guide for anybody who supports older people professionally or as a volunteer who would likeContinue reading “Treasury of Arts Activities for Older People – call for contributions.”
Changes to The Storybox Project AT HOME
The way that people access The Storybox Project AT HOME, our online resource for dementia friendly activities, is about to change. In order to make our resources as accessible as possible we will no longer be charging subscribers to access our site – instead we will be asking users to make a voluntary contribution toContinue reading “Changes to The Storybox Project AT HOME”
Being Together When You’re Apart
Similar to many other people Covid 19 has meant that we are unable to work face to face with the people that we support. As a result of this we are currently running all of our workshops online – something that we would not have thought possible a matter of months ago! We are alsoContinue reading “Being Together When You’re Apart”
Creative Calls
Do you know an older person who lives alone or who might enjoy taking part in a creative project? Creative Calls combines creativity and befriending to give older people the chance to explore their imagination in the comfort of their own home. Through a series of three phone calls a professional artist from our teamContinue reading “Creative Calls”
FREE Dementia Friendly Creative Resources
If you are a member of The Storybox Project : At Home please sign in here. The Storybox Project : At Home is a fun and inclusive programme of activities which uses imagination and creativity as a starting point. Building upon 12 years of practical experience, and work with thousands of people living with dementia,Continue reading “FREE Dementia Friendly Creative Resources”
Home is…
This poem was created by the women’s group at the Jinnah Centre in Bury, supported by Jen Harris and Ferne Collins. It is part of the Age Friendly Manchester Culture Champions Programme. Home is… Home is where I feel happy, My safe haven. Home is where I feel relaxed, Where I can wear comfy clothes,Continue reading “Home is…”
The Storybox Project AT HOME
Do you work with a dementia group and would like to try more creative activities? Do you support a family member or friend living with dementia and would like some new ideas of imaginative activities to try together? Then The Storybox Project : At Home could be for you. The Storybox Project : At HomeContinue reading “The Storybox Project AT HOME”
Saying Yes
For every activity, workshop or project that we are involved in we try to create spaces where “yes” leads the way. In the simplest terms this means that as facilitators and collaborators we aim to listen in an open and non-judgmental way, then accept ideas and suggestions and run with them whenever possible. So, whatContinue reading “Saying Yes”