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Client gardener Cynthia - London
Garden Thyme is a programme for people living with dementia or memory loss. Participants can engage in gentle gardening, nature-based activities, and crafts to enhance wellbeing and quality of life.
Gardening with dementia - Cynthia's story

Benefits of the programme:

  • Stimulating memory and improving cognitive skills
  • Socialising in a relaxed, friendly group environment
  • Increased physical activity
  • Enhanced confidence and independence
  • Enjoying more time spent in nature
  • A sense of achievement

The program runs weekly every Wednesday from 10am for a full day session and from 1pm for a half day session. The sessions are suitable for a range of needs and abilities, including individuals in the earlier stages or with early onset of dementia, memory loss, or cognitive impairment.

Our trained practitioners will assist attendees in taking part in activities designed to stimulate the senses, evoke memories, maintain or improve physical abilities, interact with others, and connect with nature and plants.

This programme is free to attend. Recruitment is on a rolling basis and people can attend for up to six months. Sessions run from the Thrive Main Garden in Battersea Park.

Would you or someone you know be interested in taking part?

Contact our team 020 7720 2212 or complete our online contact form via the link below

Contact us

Join us at the Garden Thyme Open Day on Friday 22nd May 2026

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Thrive London Sanctuary Garden