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Walk for Dementia 2025

Join us on Sunday 14th September 2025 at Warsash Harbour to walk or run a route of your choice, depending on your ability and preferences.

We’ve mapped out some beautiful walks, from an accessible 0.5km, to a challenging 12km, with various distances in between.

Enjoy a Sunday stroll along the River Hamble whist raising funds to support people living with dementia in the local area.

When you’ve completed your walk, join us back at the harbour to collect your medal and celebrate your achievement with others taking part.

Come together to share stories and create special moments, or remember loved ones that we have lost.

With every step you take, you are helping people in your local community living with dementia access the support they need to maximise their quality of life.

Premium ticket (£12.50) includes your t-shirt and medal. T-shirts are available in sizes small, medium, large, and x large. (Once you have signed up you will receive an email asking you to confirm t-shirt sizes)

Standard ticket (£5.00) includes your medal (no t-shirt included).

All sponsorship monies raised will be spent directly supporting people living with dementia in your local area.

Keep Moving! A gentle exercise class for all!

Join Paul from Visosport for an hour of interactive games that increase strength, co-ordination and can improve cognitive development.

Come long and have a go!

There is no charge for this event and refreshments are available.

Neuroactive Chairobics

Hosted by Dementia Friendly Alton

Chair based exercise to music with optional standing. Suitable for those living with neurological conditions such as Dementia, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s.

No need to book, just turn up and join in! £3 per session.

Dance Class for Carers

Hosted by Dementia Friendly Alton,  exercise to music at your own pace with an option to use a chair if needed. This informal movement to music group offers carer support a cuppa and a chat.

No need to book, just turn up and join in! £3 per session.

Nurture

Hosted by Dementia Friendly Alton, Nurture is a young onset dementia peer support group, providing an opportunity to socialise in a forest setting, keep active, chat and relax. There are opportunities to enjoy cycling, (inclusive bikes available), walk, bowl, practice yoga, play table tennis, swing ball, volleyball, family friendly activities and much more.

Love to Move at Alton Assembly Rooms

Join George at Alton Assembly Rooms for a fun seated exercise class based on a programme developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation which aims to increase strength, flexibility and confidence. Repeat and alternate movements are a great work out for the brain too!

It’s free to attend, just turn up and join in!

Horticulture at the Sensory Garden

Welcome to Dementia Friendly Alton’s person-centered approach to horticultural therapy for people living with dementia. The emphasis is on providing opportunities for social interaction and meaningful activity, whilst benefitting from the calming and restorative effects of natural surroundings. Come along and enjoy garden-related, social and intergenerational activities at Alton Public Gardens Sensory Area.

It’s free to attend and there is no need to book, just turn up and join in!

Fit Steps with Glenda

Join Dementia Friendly Alton for Fit Steps with Glenda every Tuesday, an inclusive and accessible dance class repeating basic dance moves. Great, fun to dance to tunes old and new, with the addition of a few props along the way in good old Fred Astaire style!

This is a free event and there is no need to book, just turn up and join in!

 

Yoga for heath and wellbeing with Rebecca James

Join Dementia Friendly Alton and Rebecca James every Tuesday for a personalised and accessible session for all, aimed at alleviating stress, building flexibility and fitness and fostering self awareness. Chair based for easy access.

This is a free event and there is no need to book, just turn up and join in!

Yoga with Sue Tupper

Join Sue Tupper at Dementia Friendly Alton for Yoga using a mat or chair to suit your needs and practice a series of postures and stretches to engage with your body and senses. Work with the body you have to see what it is capable of and challenge it a little in the relaxed and friendly environment of Alton Assembly Rooms.

It’s free to attend and there is no need to book, just turn up and join in!