Hampton Court Palace's autumn/winter season of free online sensory storytelling sessions for people living with dementia and their friends, family and companions starts next week. Our sessions are hosted by our wonderful presenter Jon Sleigh and we aim to make them as warm and interactive as possible.

All sessions are free to join and can be enjoyed from wherever you feel comfortable, just click on the Zoom link to join us on the day.

Spooky Stories and Historic Hauntings!

Date: Tuesday 31 October
Time: 11.00–12.30

Dare to join us on Halloween as we uncover the mysteries behind the famous phantoms at Hampton Court Palace and hear gruesome tales from the Tower of London. Who were the real people who inspired our spooky stories? To add some sensory elements you might like to gather some objects ahead of our session together: a hot drink, fruit, nuts, cake (parkin or something with ginger perhaps), knife/fork/spoon

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96266604931 

A Christmas Story

Date: Tuesday 05 December
Time: 11.00–12.30 

Open the mince pies early and join the team for a celebration of all things food from Tudor feasts to modern day turkey dinners as we warm up for the festive season together. To add some sensory elements you might like to gather some objects ahead of our session together: a hot drink (hot chocolate or Christmas spiced tea), nuts, mince pie, orange or similar.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99663096194 

Also…

Our wonderful colleagues over at the Royal Collection Trust also have some special free events in November coming up for anyone who would like to visit their new exhibition, Holbein at the Tudor Court. Full details and how to book can be found on the link below:

Special visit: Dementia friendly events - Holbein at the Tudor... (rct.uk)