Join Us at the Big Green Picnic in Swindon
Published: 03/06/2025
A Dementia-Friendly Fundraising Day Out!
Right at Home Swindon is thrilled to be hosting The Big Green Picnic on Wednesday 18th June 2025, from 12PM–2PM, at Willowbrook View Care Home, Wichelstowe – and you’re invited!
This free, outdoor community event is part of a national initiative in collaboration with Dementia Adventure, raising awareness around dementia while fundraising to support their life-changing work. Expect delicious food, feel-good entertainment, and the chance to make a real difference.
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket on Eventbrite – spaces are limited!
What Is the Big Green Picnic?
The Big Green Picnic is a nationwide celebration launched by Right at Home and Dementia Adventure. The aim? To bring communities together in the great outdoors, challenge the stigma around dementia, and reconnect people with nature.
We’re transforming the gardens at Willowbrook View into a welcoming space full of connection, joy, and meaningful moments. Whether you’re a carer, a family member, or simply someone who wants to support a good cause, this event is for you.
Who Are Dementia Adventure?
Dementia Adventure is a UK charity that thinks differently about dementia. Instead of focusing on limitations, they empower people living with dementia to stay active and connected through supported holidays, research and outdoor experiences.
Their work helps combat loneliness and isolation by removing the barriers that can come with a diagnosis – and that’s why we’re proud to be raising funds in support of them.
💸 Can’t attend? You can still make a donation to support Dementia Adventure here.
Why We’re Talking About Dementia
There’s still so much stigma surrounding dementia. It’s a condition that affects nearly 900,000 people in the UK, but too often, those living with it feel misunderstood or left out.
This event isn’t just about raising money – it’s about starting conversations, challenging stereotypes, and showing what’s possible when people with dementia are included and supported.
What to Expect on the Day
We’ve got an incredible afternoon lined up, including:
- Live entertainment
- Tasty treats
- Picnic-style food
- Dementia-friendly activities
- A beautiful, calm garden space to relax and enjoy
- Trained staff available to provide respite support if needed
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore Willowbrook View as part of Care Home Open Week – a great chance to look around and learn more about what modern care looks like.
How You Can Get Involved
Whether you come for the food, the company, or the cause – we’d love to see you there.
Here’s how you can help:
✔️ Attend the event – Book on Eventbrite
✔️ Donate – Support Dementia Adventure
✔️ Spread the word – Join and share our Facebook event
Every conversation makes a difference. Every donation helps. And every smile on the day will mean the world.
📍 Final Details
📅 Date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
🕛 Time: 12PM – 2PM
📍 Location: Willowbrook View Care Home, Wichelstowe, Swindon
💰 Cost: Free (but donations are welcome!)
💬 Who’s invited? Everyone – families, carers, older adults, and the local community
Let’s make this picnic a day to remember. See you there!
