Dementia Friendly Cinema Screenings in the Spotlight for Action Week
Hebden Bridge Picture House (HBPH) is proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week (13-19 May 2024) – an annual national event that encourages people to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.
HBPH Manager, Pete Berrisford, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “Our Dementia Friendly monthly screenings, in collaboration with Calderdale Dementia Hub, are designed to accommodate the specific needs of individuals living with dementia, while remaining inclusive for all our customers. Our goal is to ensure that the cinema experience is accessible to everyone.”
These screenings offer a welcoming and comfortable environment, with tailored adjustments including:
Furthermore, attendees are invited to enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits half an hour before the film, to give people the chance to meet and socialise with others, and to familiarise themselves with the cinema space.
The next dementia friendly screening is Mary Poppins, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Winner of five Academy Awards®, this super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious family favourite starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke is particularly perfect for the big screen in every way. Tickets are now on sale for the screening on Monday 13 May at 1pm.
Neil Courtman, Service Manager for Calderdale Dementia Hub said: "Through Dementia Friendly Screenings people with dementia and their carers experience the joy of cinema again, and in the case of the Picture House a welcoming community space. We've already heard that people have come back to the cinema after many years because they feel safe, supported and accepted”.
Following this screening, Hebden Bridge Picture House is committed to providing monthly dementia-friendly screenings on the 3rd Monday of every month, with tickets priced at £7.50. Additionally, complimentary carer tickets are available as part of the CEA card scheme.
Calderdale Dementia Hub is a partnership between Community Links and Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees and offers an information and advice service for anyone of any age diagnosed with dementia, and their friends, family and carers. The aim of the Calderdale Dementia Hub is to ensure people within the Calderdale community have access to a wide range of dementia information, advice and tailored signposting to services that meet their needs. For further details got to www.calderdaledementia.com
