Big Green Picnic Brings Local Communities Together in Support of Dementia Adventure

More than 50 people came together at Hollycombe Steam Fair in Liphook as Right at Home Alton & Bordon welcomed Clients, Carers, families and team members for its Big Green Picnic, held in partnership with Right at Home Guildford & Farnham.

The event provided a wonderful opportunity for both offices to bring their local communities together, giving Clients the chance to socialise, enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with loved ones. Guests tucked into a selection of sandwiches, cakes, sweet treats and refreshments while chatting, making new friendships and reconnecting with familiar faces.

Creating opportunities like this plays an important role in reducing loneliness and social isolation, particularly for older people and those living with dementia.

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting people living with dementia, Right at Home Alton & Bordon joined forces with Right at Home Guildford & Farnham to raise money for Dementia Adventure, a charity that helps people with dementia enjoy meaningful outdoor experiences and holidays.

To help support the charity, the teams organised a popular tombola packed with generous prizes donated by local supporters. Thanks to everyone who took part, the tombola raised more than £100 towards the partnership's fundraising efforts.

A memorable surprise awaited guests during the afternoon when everyone was invited aboard one of Hollycombe Steam Fair's historic steam trains. Travelling through the beautiful South Downs in the summer sunshine quickly became one of the highlights of the day and created lasting memories for everyone involved.