Christmas is a wonderful time of year for getting together with family and getting out in your community to enjoy festive events and celebrations. When we, or our family members get older it can become difficult to find events to enjoy the holidays that are relaxed and accommodating. If you or a family member have dementia or diminished mobility there are still plenty of opportunities to get into the spirit in a comfortable and accessible setting. Here are a few of our favourite upcoming activities and events around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire this Christmas period.
Wreath Making at Attenborough Nature Centre
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6DY
1.30-3.30pm – Sunday 2 December 2018
Enjoy a great arts and crafts session at the Attenborough Nature Centre in Attenborough, Nottingham and come away with some great Christmas decor for your home. The cost is £18 per person and you’ll also get a mince pie and a hot drink.
Relaxed Performance – Peter Pan Pantomime
The Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND, UK
2.30-5pm – Friday 4 January 2019
This relaxed performance of Peter Pan is perfect for those who love the Christmas panto but would prefer a more relaxed environment. Designed for people with moderate or early stage dementia this performance is a great way to enjoy a festive Christmas classic in comfort.
1.30-4pm – Wednesday 5 December 2018
Family Christmas Concert featuring The Snowman live
Albert Hall Conference Centre, North Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA
Watch Christmas classic The Snowman brought to life with English Pro Musica playing Howard Blake’s delightful soundtrack.
If you have specific access requirements or require space for a wheelchair please email music@ntu.ac.uk or call the Music team on 0115 848 4570 who will be happy to help.