Time To Shine
Group CST-inspired Programme
Celebrating Strengths, Connection, and Wellbeing

Enjoy meaningful time together, keep the brain active, and build practical ideas you can use at home. CST, or Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, is a structured, evidence-based activity programme for people living with dementia. It supports thinking, conversation, confidence, and wellbeing in a safe and enjoyable space.

This programme is for people living with dementia and their care partners. It offers a chance to try new, fun activities together while staying mentally active. The programme runs over 7 weeks, with a one-week break in between, and sessions will take place once or twice a week depending on your choice.

During the meetings, you can expect laughter, good conversations, and games you can use at home for everyday enjoyment or moments of boredom or distress. Activities may include movement-based games, word games, quizzes, music, conversation, creative activities, and more.

Together, we will explore what works well and build a personalised toolkit of ideas you can return to whenever you need them most. This is a safe and supportive space to discover what feels helpful and enjoyable.

Places are limited, so make sure to book your place today!

Note: This group is open to anyone living with dementia and their teammates.
If you have any concerns, feel free to contact me directly. 

If you have questions or concerns about the programme, you are welcome to book a no-commitment 30-minute chat session with me.

Why did I start this programme?

Next Program

The next Time To Shine Programme begins on the 11th of June.
Sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 13:30 to 14:30.

Dates

Week 1: August 11 & 13
Week 2: August 18 & 20
Week 3: August 25 & 27
Week 4: NO SESSION THIS WEEK
Week 5: September 8 & 10
Week 6: September 15 & 17
Week 7: September 22 & 24
Week 8: September 29 & October 1

Price

£300 (£240 Early Bird) for the 14 sessions.

£160 (£128 Early Bird) for 7 sessions.

20% OFF EARLY BIRD PROMOTION
(Until the 28th of July at 23:30)

The fees include participation for the person living with dementia and one teammate. It also includes snacks, drinks, and material.

If there are no bookings until the end of the early bird, the programme will be cancelled. 

Location

Pinhoe Community Centre (Sunnylands Room)
De La Rue Way
Exeter
EX4 8PX

Free parking available
Wheelchair accessible room
Accessible to all, activities will be adapted to the group.

If you have questions or concerns about the programme, you are welcome to book a no-commitment 30-minute chat session with me.

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities can I expect?

There will be a lot of different activities during the program. We will be playing games, such as Basketball and Darts. We will also be doing some arts and craft activities. Word games will also be in the program.

Any activity you would like to try? Let me know about these!

What if I need to cancel my participation to the entire program?

If you cancel more than 24 hours before the programme starts, you will receive a refund of all fees paid, except for any payment processing fees. This is because payment processing fees are included in the booking price shown, but these fees are not refunded by the payment platform.

If you cancel within 24 hours of the programme start time, or after the programme has started, any refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What if I miss a session?

If you have booked the 14-session option, missed individual sessions cannot usually be rescheduled. No refund will be given for unattended sessions.

If you have booked the 7-session option, you may request to reschedule a missed session within 1 week of the missed session, subject to availability.

What if Florence cancels a session?

If I need to cancel a session, I will offer a replacement date where possible. If a replacement session cannot be arranged, or the replacement date is not suitable, you will be offered a refund based on the pro-rated price of that session.

Who is considered a teammate?

The programme is designed to support the participation of the participant living with dementia together with a teammate, unless another arrangement has been agreed in advance.

A teammate may be a family member, friend, neighbour, companion, or another suitable adult chosen by the participant living with dementia or the person making the booking.

The teammate does not need to be a professional care partner or the participant's main care partner.

Does the teammate have to be the same person every time?

No, they do not have to be the same person every time. Different teammates may attend different sessions.

Are there any conditions for the person living with dementia to participate on their own?

A participant living with dementia may attend on their own only if this has been agreed with me in advance.

For solo attendance to be suitable, the participant must be able to:

  • arrive and leave safely;
  • participate safely without supervision;
  • use the toilet independently; and
  • take part within the limited scope of this programme.

I may decide that solo attendance is no longer suitable if needs change or if the arrangement no longer feels appropriate, safe, or workable.

Note: This group is open to anyone living with dementia and their teammates.
If you have any concerns, feel free to contact me directly. 

If you have questions or concerns about the programme, you are welcome to book a no-commitment 30-minute chat session with me.