Next week is Dementia Action week. If you or someone you care for is living with dementia, you might be interested in these events taking place locally.

On Thursday 23rd May there is a A ‘Living Well with Dementia’ roadshow in Winterbourne for residents who have recently been diagnosed with dementia and their family, carers and friends.

The free event is hosted by South Gloucestershire Council in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society and takes place from 12.30pm until 3.30pm at WADCA – Winterbourne & District Community Association, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire, BS36 1QG.

The roadshow will offer people information that may help them to understand their diagnosis, find out what support is available and learn how to live well with dementia. You can book your free place online at https://dementiaroadshow19.eventbrite.co.uk or by emailing [email protected] or ringing 01179 610693.

There’s also a chance to have you say about what you find good or bad about living in South Gloucestershire and how the wider community can help on Friday. The free event, with lunch and craft activities, is 10am to 1pm on Friday 24th May at Lyde Green Community Centre, Thistle Close, Bristol BS16 7GW. Call Winsome for more information on 07969 189333 or email [email protected] – you can register for the event onEventbrite.

For more information about dementia support in South Gloucestershire visit www.southglos.gov.uk/dementia

For more information about Dementia Action Week visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/DAW