Alive’s North Bristol dementia-friendly allotment runs weekly sessions for people living with dementia and their carers throughout the year – every Monday and Tuesday from March to October, and every Monday from November to February.
Sessions are person-centred, lightly facilitated and flexible: participants can join in with the gardening, relax in the nature area or by the pond, and round off the visit with a well-earned cup of tea. Whatever the weather, we’re set up for it – the site has a summerhouse for drizzly days, shade for sunny ones, wheelchair-friendly paths, raised beds, a compost toilet, adapted tools, and plenty of comfy seating.
As our facilitators are first aid trained but not qualified carers, we ask that a partner, relative, or carer attends alongside the primary participant.
To book a first visit or if you have any questions, please contact Guy at 07590 802 774 or email guy@aliveactivities.org.
If you’re a care home looking to visit the allotment, please click here.