02/11/2025
Events and Support for Dementia - Near & Far!
Here’s a quick round-up of what’s happening across Empatia Specialist Dementia Coaching – from local events to national collaborations.
💚 Community & Fundraising
Empatia is working closely with Phil Ferguson, owner of The Overstone Arms Pub and Dining in Pytchley (Kettering, Northants), to make it one of the most inclusive pubs in the UK for people living with dementia and their families.
Thank you to everyone who joined our Halloween celebrations – we raised £175 for The National Brain Appeals Rare Dementia Support.
Rare dementias affect more people than many realise, including Bruce Willis, Fiona Phillips, Sir Terry Pratchett and Robin Williams.
🏃♀️ London Marathon 2026
I’m running the 2026 London Marathon in support of The National Brain Appeal’s Rare Dementia Support!
I haven’t started training yet — but it’s happening! Every step will be for this vital cause, helping people and families affected by rare forms of dementia.
👉 Sponsor me here https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/amy-kerti?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=enthuse
🔥 Bonfire Night – Wednesday 5 November, from 5pm
The Overstone Arms, Pytchley
Bonfire, BBQ, jacket potatoes (with curry, chilli or cheese & beans), stalls (£10 each), and Wand a Waffle treats – all raising funds for Rare Dementia Support.
To book a stall or find out more, contact Phil or Amy (details below).
🍽 Dementia Club & Grub
We have changed the time to 12–3pm, last Thursday of every month – The Overstone Arms Pub and Dining
A relaxed social lunch with quizzes and bingo for people and families living with dementia.
🎄 Christmas Eve Special: 2–5pm – live music from Kyle Newman Newman, an outstanding local singer and dementia-friendly performer.
Tickets: £25 (£20 for regular attendees)
🎤Quiz Every Tuesday Night at the Overstone Arms
I continue to host the quiz most Tuesdays from 8pm at the Overstone Arms - Pub quiz, Open the Box, Spin the Wheel - the quiz is the highlight of my week
If you would like food, please order before 7:30pm
🧠 Empatia Dementia Coaching Courses
Our 10-week in-person course for family supporters is running in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, combining education and therapeutic group support.
Next year, we’ll launch:
A new family course in Market Harborough and regions where interest is expressed.
A separate educational and therapeutic course for people living with dementia.
I’ll also be working with the Alzheimer's Society national Young Onset Dementia group to co-produce a similar package for younger people living with dementia.
👪 Carers Centre
A big thank you to Richmond Carers Centre for inviting me to provide education to family members on Communication & Behaviour. They are a fantastic organisation doing vital work.
🧠 Education Event – What is Dementia & How Can We Reduce the Risks?
Early next year, The Overstone Arms will host a relaxed dinner with a purpose. Over great food and conversation, I’ll share practical, evidence-based insight into what dementia is, the key risk factors, and how we can all take steps to reduce our risk.
📅 Dates to be announced soon – watch this space!
🧩 World’s First Rare Dementia Support Centre
The National Brain Appeal is creating the world’s first specialist centre for Rare Dementia Support, opening in early 2026 near Queen Square, London.
It will offer expert guidance, education, and research in a warm, home-like environment – supporting thousands of people and families affected by rare and young-onset dementias.
Over £9 million has already been raised to make this pioneering vision a reality.
👉 Learn more https://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/what-we-do/current-appeals/rds-centre/
🌼 Ongoing Support
Empatia offers one-to-one and group coaching, both online and in person, focused on emotional wellbeing, resilience, and communication for families and individuals navigating dementia.
We also work with organisations nationwide to deliver bespoke education and support programmes.
Empatia's mission is simple: to create inclusive, joyful spaces where people living with dementia feel confident, understood, and valued.
Let’s build a society that embraces dementia – because if we live long enough, one in three of us will be affected.
Stay well and take care,
Amy
📞07763 286169 📧contact@empatiadementia.org
🛜www.empatiadementia.org
Contact details for Phillip Ferguson – The Overstone Arms
📞 01536 333542 🌐 www.theoverstonearmspytchley.co.uk
