WELLINGTON Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) is highlighting the condition through National Dementia Awareness Week.

The campaign is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative and activities and events still to come this week include:

Petanque, Wednesday, May 17, 2pm, Wellington Sports Centre: Meet at the main entrance, all abilities welcome. Contact Ali Cottey on 01823 273085 or email alison

Nostalgic Cinema Event, Thursday, May 18, 2pm, Wellesley Cinema – Singin’ in the Rain (1952) starring Gene Kelly. Dementia community free of charge – email [email protected] in advance to secure a place. Public tickets available at £5 from www.merlincinemas.co.uk

The Big Community Concert for Dementia, Friday, May 19, 7.30pm, The Great Hall, Wellington School. Concert features Wellington Silver Band, Blackdown Community Choir and Wellington Arts Association Operatic Society. Dementia community free of charge – email [email protected] to secure a space. Public tickets available at £5 from the Beambridge Inn. Contact Craig on 07508 040213.

Dementia Friends Awareness Session, Saturday, May 20, 10.30am, Methodist Church, Wellington. Contact Brian Standring at

WDAA Information hub will be at Wellington Library until Saturday offering guidance and support materials to read and take home.

For further information contact Wellington DAA chairperson Craig Holmes by email at [email protected]