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[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

We'll be trying out technology this week at Hub. We'll be going to the library tomorrow morning 10.30-12 to try out the VR headsets. If you'd like to come along, give us a call on 872438 to book your place!

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

One of our lovely gents who attends Hub is having a birthday on Monday, so come along and join us for a cuppa and cake! 1-2.30pm, all welcome. Just call 872438 to book your place. We'll also be enjoying a wee furry Therapet visitor!

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

We had a great time at Hub yesterday with the nursery kids from Papdale. We learned some new games, and were serenaded with their favourite songs. Looking forward to seeing them again this afternoon!

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

We are delighted to resume our intergenerational sessions, and will have some small people visiting us at Hub tomorrow 1-2.30pm to play some games! Hope you can join us. Phone 872438 to book your place!

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

We're delighted to be working in partnership with @heilendi practice and pleased to promote them as a dementia friendly practice #DementiaAwareness

[GillianC @gillian_coghill]

Lovely afternoon at Links House! Dementia Arts and Crafts group exhibited some of their work and provided opportunities to try out some art and craft. Great company and great fun! #DementiaAwareness

[BBC Radio Orkney @bbcorkney]

On tomorrow’s "Around Orkney": Members of @age_scotland living with dementia, family members and carers read work edited by @GabrielleBarnby for the new “Rainbows in the Fire” anthology. Live at 07:30am on 93.7 fm or via @ukradioplayer and on demand @mixcloud and @BBCSounds

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

We've had great fun at Linkshouse this morning @PierArtsCentre, to launch @GabrielleBarnby's book 'Raindrops in the Fire'
A collection of poems, memories, and conversations from the Hub. We read pieces from the book, and enjoyed the beautiful space #DementiaAwareness

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

Come along to the Hub this morning 10.30-12 for a blether, cuppa, and we'll be playing giant Jenga. All welcome, call 872438 to book your place!
There will be no Hub on Wednesday, but we'll be back as usual next week.

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

We've had great fun this morning planting forget-me-not seeds with the kids from Glaitness nursery! We had such a warm welcome, and were told lots of stories! #DementiaAwareness

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

This morning we will be planting forget-me-not seeds with the children at local nurseries, for Dementia awareness week. Look forward to seeing them in bloom! #DementiaAwareness

[AHPDementia @AhpDementia]

BLOG AHP Dementia Webinar: Music and Dementia https://t.co/I968sFCjZu @brainhealthscot @alzscot @MusicforDemUK

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

Cakes and bakes galore at our coffee morning earlier today to promote Dementia awareness week. What a great turn out! Thanks to Dementia Friendly Orkney for all their hard work keeping everyone fed and watered! #dementiaawareness

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

What a great start to the #DementiaAwareness coffee morning at the Peedie Kirk, 10.30-12 today. Come along for a cuppa!

[GillianC @gillian_coghill]

Coffee morning for Dementia Awareness week in the Peedie Kirk Hall. Open until 12pm, come along for a cuppa and something good to eat! 🎂 🍰 🧁#AgeScotlandOrkney #DementiaAwareness

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

What a lot of talent there was in the room last night, helping to kick off Dementia Awareness Week! Kirkwall City Pipe Band, Dementia Friendly Orkney, Eamon Keyes, and Nick Forkin. Thanks to all involved! #dementiaawareness

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

@gillian_coghill

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

Having a lovely time at the Orkney Club with live music and merriment! Kicking off Dementia Awareness Week #DementiaAwareness

[Age Scotland Orkney @age_scotland]

We will be hosting a coffee afternoon at Links House in Birsay on Wed 1st June from 1-3pm to promote dementia awareness week. DFO will be showcasing their projects. Please call 872438 if you'd like to come along. We hope to see you there! #dementiaawareness