Dementia Friendly Film Club
Merrymeade House, Brentwood, CM15 9FE
Monday 13th October 2025 - Monday 14th September 2026
10th November 2025: LA LA LAND
In this modern take on the Hollywood musical from Damien Chazelle, the Academy Award-nominated writer and director of 'Whiplash', Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love.
8th December 2025: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
When a nice old man, employed as a department store Santa Claus, is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.
12th January 2026: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.
9th February 2026: TBC
9th March 2026: TBC
13th April 2026: TBC
11th May 2026: TBC
8th June 2026: TBC
13th July 2026: TBC
10th August 2026: TBC
14th September 2026: TBC
Take a break each month to enjoy classic cinema in a relaxed, supportive setting at our Dementia Friendly Film Club.
These screenings are designed especially for people living with dementia and their carers. With gentle lighting, softer sound, and a welcoming team on hand, the experience is both comfortable and enjoyable for all. Films chosen are uplifting and timeless, encouraging reminiscence and shared enjoyment among friends old and new.
What you can look forward to:
In this modern take on the Hollywood musical from Damien Chazelle, the Academy Award-nominated writer and director of 'Whiplash', Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love.
8th December 2025: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
When a nice old man, employed as a department store Santa Claus, is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.
12th January 2026: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.
9th February 2026: TBC
9th March 2026: TBC
13th April 2026: TBC
11th May 2026: TBC
8th June 2026: TBC
13th July 2026: TBC
10th August 2026: TBC
14th September 2026: TBC
Take a break each month to enjoy classic cinema in a relaxed, supportive setting at our Dementia Friendly Film Club.
These screenings are designed especially for people living with dementia and their carers. With gentle lighting, softer sound, and a welcoming team on hand, the experience is both comfortable and enjoyable for all. Films chosen are uplifting and timeless, encouraging reminiscence and shared enjoyment among friends old and new.
What you can look forward to:
- Familiar, feel-good films that spark memories and conversation.
- A calm, friendly atmosphere—lights are left up and sound is kept gentle, so everyone can settle in with ease.
- Refreshments and breaks provided to make the afternoon relaxing and sociable.
- A warm group where everyone is supported, whether attending with a carer, family, or friend.
