Old Silk Works dementia day club is Alzheimer's Support's largest day club in Wiltshire with space for 13 members every weekday.
It opened in 2018 after an extraordinary collaboration between the local Warminster community and the charity to renovate and equip a Victorian mill building. The following year the space won best dementia design at the national Dementia Care awards.
Old Silk Works follows our trademark formula of small group activities, a relaxed informal atmosphere and high staff ratios allowing everyone to follow their own preferences.
Members are joined at least twice a week by therapy whippets Higby and Dottie.
What to expect at Old Silk Works club
The first thing you'll notice as you enter the Old Silk Works is the light and sheer size of the club. The space is thoughtfully laid out with a large main activity area, an open plan kitchen and members' art on the walls. An indoor garden area (complete with water feature) allows members to experience more natural surroundings. There is also a quiet lounge area with retro furniture and fittings.
No two days are the same at Old Silk Works, with activities tailored very much to members' own interests. General activities include art therapy, cookery, board games, reminiscence, dance, poetry readings, photography and much more, alongside plenty of chat and laughter. The club is keen to forge close links with the local community with visiting speakers and entertainers welcomed.
Old Silk Works is open from 9.45am to 3.45pm, five days a week.
It is overseen by Head of Day Care Services, Grant Newton, and managed by Louise Gover. They are supported by highly experienced support workers and a committed team of trained volunteers.
To find out more or to arrange to visit please contact 01985 624006 or email us