Living Well with Dementia Open Day in Sale.

Living Well with Dementia
Why Knowing What Support Is Available Matters
At some point, many of us will be touched by dementia — whether it’s a partner, parent, neighbour, or ourselves. But it’s not something anyone should face alone. That’s why we have been able to commit to another, Live well with Dementia Event along with local community groups and dementia specialists, we are proud to invite you to our upcoming Living Well with Dementia Open Day at Sale Salvation Army.
After the amazing success of our Altrincham event, we’re thrilled to bring this special day to Sale, offering families, carers, and individuals a chance to connect, learn, and feel supported.
🎤 Talks Include:
• Understanding early signs and diagnosis
• Living well with care at home
• Support from hospital dementia teams
• Communication and connection approaches
• Bladder & bowel health for dementia
🎶 Entertainment & Activities:
• Drum Therapy Collective (10:00am)
• ‘Singing by Heart’ Choir (11:10am)
• Music in Mind (12:00pm)
• Dementia Disco (1:30pm)
☕ Refreshments available throughout the day

Why Early Support and Connection Matter
Dementia is often described as a journey — one that can span many years and bring challenges, changes, and moments of uncertainty. But with the right support, information, and community connections, families can feel less isolated and more confident about what lies ahead.
Early intervention can make a huge difference.
It’s not just about medical care or diagnosis — it’s about:
💜 Knowing where to turn for advice
💜 Finding out what’s available locally, from one-to-one support to peer groups
💜 Discovering practical tips for everyday life
💜 Accessing respite and activities that give you time to rest and recharge
So many people don’t realise the wealth of services and groups ready to help — from local charities to support groups, carers’ cafés, memory clinics, and specialist advisors. Events like this Open Day can open those doors for you.
What to Expect at the Open Day
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand more, you’ll find:
✅ A welcoming marketplace with over 20 local support groups, charities, and dementia specialists
✅ Expert talks covering diagnosis, support, and living well
✅ Practical demos like fire safety at home and how to keep loved ones safe
✅ Relaxed entertainment with music, even a little disco!
✅ Plenty of seating, and refreshments, so you can take a break and chat
✅ Fully accessible spaces for everyone
✅ Car Park accessable from Oakfield (see map below)
Most importantly, you’ll meet people who understand — and you might discover a new group, idea, or bit of advice that makes daily life just that little bit easier.
Let’s Talk About It — Together
It’s never too soon to reach out, learn more, and make a plan. No question is too small.
Events like these remind us that our community cares and that no one has to navigate dementia alone.
We’d love to see you there — bring a friend, family member, or neighbour who might benefit too.
📅 Event Details
Living Well with Dementia Open Day – Sale
🗓️ Tuesday 31st March 2026 from 10am – 2pm
📍 Salvation Army Sale, Ashton Lane, Sale M33 6NP
🚗 Free parking at rear of Salvation Army (access off Oakfield)
Contact: For more information, please call Sian on 0161 870 1136
💜 Can’t make the date?
If you can’t make the event and would like to read more please take a look at a recent article Practical Support for Your Loved One.
Here you will also find a helpful list of Local Clubs Activities and Events

Pick up our Dementia What's On guide on the day
See below a What’s On guide of stimulating activities in our community that we believe are very popular for people with dementia and their loved ones. Pick up a printed copy on the day.
| Day | Time | Group | Location | Area | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Monday | 10:30 | Singing by Heart | Salvation Army, Ashton Lane, Sale | Sale | 0161 976 4380 |
| Monday | 10:30 | Dementia Music Café | Altrincham United Reformed Church | Hale | 07879 811979 |
| 2nd Tuesday | 13:30 | Sporting Memories | Altrincham Football Club | Altrincham | 0161 928 1045 |
| 1st/3rd Tuesday | 13:30 | Parkinson’s UK Exercise Class | Larkhill Centre, Timperley | Altrincham | 07580 256867 |
| Tuesday | 13:30 | Dementia Friendship Group (referral only) | Wythenshawe Cricket & Football Club | Wythenshawe | 0161 226 7186 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 | Parkinson’s Health & Wellbeing | Sale Sports Club | Sale | 07355 092125 |
| Wednesday | 14:30 | Vibrant Voices Choir | St Mary’s & Bowdon Parish Centre | Bowdon | 0161 928 3337 |
| Last Wednesday | 13:30 | Wythenshawe Dementia Café | St Andrews Church, Brownley Road | Wythenshawe | 0161 226 7186 |
| Monthly Wednesday | 13:00 | Dementia Friendly Shows (booking required) | Northern Lights Cinema | Sale | 0161 399 0152 |
| Various Wednesday | 13:30 | Accessible Films for All (booking required) | Waterside Arts Centre | Sale | 0161 912 5616 |
| Wednesday | 18:30 | Forget Me Not Club | Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre | Sale West | 07806 775264 |
| 2nd Thursday | 12:30 | St Martin’s Carers Group | St Martin’s Church Hall | Ashton on Mersey | 07968 236854 |
| Thursday | 14:00 | Parkinson’s UK Sit Down Yoga | Sale Sports Club (Clarendon Crescent) | Sale | 07580 256867 |
| Thursday | 13:00 | Musical Memories | Timperley Methodist Church Café | Timperley | 0161 928 0022 |
| 4th Thursday | 13:30 | Age UK Memory Loss Drop-In | Halecroft Grange | Hale Barns | 0161 746 3944 |
| Thursday | 19:00 | Parkinson’s UK Branch Meeting | Larkhill Centre, Timperley | Timperley | 07580 256867 |
| Friday (term time) | 13:00 | Community Choir | St Paul’s Church Hall | Sale | 0161 962 0082 |
| 1st & 3rd Friday | 13:00 | Singing for the Brain | Alzheimer’s Society Hub, Humphrey Park | Urmston | 0161 477 6999 |
| Fortnightly Friday | 14:00 | Music Making (Over 55s) | Church of the Nazarene | Brooklands | 07392 154743 |
| Last Friday (monthly) | 17:00 | Dementia Disco | Timperley Sports Club | Timperley | 0300 102 7042 |
| 1st Friday | 12:00 | Dementia Afternoon | Silver Birch Hub, Poundswick Lane | Wythenshawe | 0161 436 4810 |
| 1st & 3rd Saturday | 11:00 | Memory Café (Dementia Friendly) | Larkhill Centre, Timperley | Timperley | 07928 953292 |
