Dementia Action Week 2025 runs from 19th-23rd May.
As part of our commitment to raising awareness we’re excited to share details for Dementia Action Week.
There are many events taking place across North Wales for Dementia Action Week, here are just some that may be of interest.
Full details of all events and a printable timetable can be found at the bottom of the page.
Anglesey
20th May
Alzheimer’s Society will have a presence at Plas Newydd on the day along with Ffeind, Digital Communities Wales and Dementia Actif Môn.
Location: National Trust Plas Newydd Anglesey
Time: 10.00am-3.00pm
Admission fee: Normal National Trust admission fee
Open to: All
Gwynedd
16th May
Living Better with Dementia in North Wales – Film and Q&A session
Location: Magic Lantern Cinema, 6a Corbert Square, Tywyn, LL36 9DF
Time: 11:00am
Admission fee: Free of charge
Open to: All
Light refreshments available.
To book place please contact Rachael on 07976 622591 or dementiaactife@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
19th May
Bangor Pier Walk
Location: The walk starts at Byw’n Iach Bangor, Garth Road, LL57 2SD
Time: 11:00am
Admission fee: Free of charge
Open to: All
21st May
Bingo & Boccia
Location: Bethesda Rugby Club
Time: 12:00pm
Open to: Dementia Actif Members
Dementia Actif Gwynedd Information stall
Location: Ysbyty Gwynedd
Time: 2:00pm
Open to: All
Dementia Carers Group Afternoon Tea
Location: Pant Du Vineyard & Cafe, Country Road, Penygroes, LL54 6HE
Time: 2:30pm
Open to: Dementia Actif Members
22nd May
Clwb MANtur Pyrography
Location: Neuad Drefol, Penrhyndeudraeth
Time: 2:00pm
Open to: Clwb MANtur for men living with dementia
For more information, please contact 07768 988095 or dementiaactife@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
23rd May
Film & refreshments
Location: Y Ganolfan, High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9LU
Time: 1:30pm
Admission fee: Free of charge
Open to: All
Conwy
20th May
Dementia Friendly Abergele Recognition Event. The Memory Support Pathway will be talking about the support available.
Location: Abergele Community Centre
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Admission fee: Free of charge
To register your attendance, please contact dementiafriendlyabergele@gmail.com
23rd May
Dementia Friendly Abergele will be promoting the Virtual Dementia Bus (17-19th June) and giving out community leaflets.
The North Wales Police Engagement Van will be sharing information about the Herbert Protocol.
Location: Tesco, Abergele
Denbighshire
16th May
Elvis Night
Location: Guildhall Tavern, Denbigh
Time: 7:00pm
Admission fee: Adults – £10 Children and OAPs – £5
Tickets available at Guildhall, Co-op or email dementiafriendlydenbigh@outlook.com
All proceeds to those living with dementia in Denbigh.
19th May
Sit and Be Fit – chair exercises
Location: Rhuddlan Community Centre
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Admission fee: Free of charge
20th May
Dementia Friendly St Asaph coffee morning
Location: St Asaph Cathedral
Time: 10:30am -1:00pm
Dementia Friendly Ruthin: “Living Better with Dementia” Films and Q & A and Memory Support Pathway Information stand
Location: DVSC, Naylor, Leyland Centre, Well Street, Ruthin
Time: 5:30-7:30pm,
Dementia friendly Ruthin community choir
Location: Vestry of Capel Pendref, 8 Well St, Ruthin, LL15 1AH
Time: 6:45-8:00pm
21st May
Remember School Days and old-time Cinema visits
Location: Rhuddlan Library
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Admission fee: Free of charge
Light refreshments provided.
23rd May
Sit and Be Fit – chair exercises
Location: Rhuddlan Community Centre
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Admission fee: Free of charge
An evening dance with Muddy Boots
Location: Rhuddlan Community Centre
Time: 7:00pm for 7-30pm start
Admission fee: £5 each bring your own drinks and nibbles.
For tickets, please contact Mike on 07801768878 or Max on 07909853100
25th May
Dementia Friendly Crown Green Bowling taster session
Location: Rhuddlan Bowling Club Admiral’s Playing Field
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Admission fee: Free of charge with tea/coffee and biscuits
Flintshire
20th May
Flintshire Dementia Awareness Network
Location: The Older People’s Association Building, Cable Street, Off Tuscan Way, Connah’s Quay, CH5 4DZ
Time: 10:30am -12pm
For more information, please contact: nioj@newcis.org.uk or heather@newcis.org.uk
Wrexham
20th May
Information stand
Location: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Memory Support Pathway
Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm
21st May
Premier Radio Wrexham – Toby and Rebecca will be talking about the North Wales Memory Support Pathway and the support available.
Time: 4:00pm
Full timetables for each area can be accessed below:
Contact us at northwalescollaborative@denbighshire.gov.uk for a fully accessible version of the timetables.
