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3:47 PM May 17, 2021
Hackney council is hosting online events such as tea parties to celebrate the many contributions made by people living with dementia.
- Credit: Hackney council
Hackney s annual Dementia Festival has now begun after it was put on hold last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The event will host free online activities for Dementia Action Week from May 17-23 and will return in September for in-person events.
Cllr Yvonne Maxwell, mayoral advisor for older people and dementia champion, said: “After having to cancel last year’s Dementia Festival due to the pandemic, we’re delighted to see it back again at a time when we need it most.