The Community Kitchen in Brighton is hosting a ‘Time for Tea Festive Baking Event’ on the 6th of December for people with dementia.

This event will be from 2-4 pm, and it is suitable for people with mild to moderate dementia who would enjoy cooking in a social setting.

Attendees can bring their friends, family, or carers to this event to cook, eat, and spend time together.

Jo Glazebrook, the Community Kitchen project manager, said: “What’s really nice is that food invites memories for people.

“It’s quite tough looking after someone with dementia, so it means that people can share that experience, and they can have a nice time together without the carer or family member having to be responsible for that moment.”

They will be making sticky gingerbread cake at this event, and there will also be hot chocolate, spiced apple juice, and carol singing.

This event is run by a team of volunteers, and they will be there to provide support to all the attendees.

Jo Glazebrook, said: “There’s no pressure to make loads of stuff; it’s more about the enjoyment of the session and just making some tasty food. It’s not stressful for people.”

The Community Kitchen hosts a ‘Time for Tea’ cooking class for people with dementia fortnightly, but this festive event is a one-off that will be open to more people.

Funding for this event comes from Ageing Well Brighton and Hove.