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A group of older women dance and hold up their arms during a movement workshop.

Southborough wraps up

After six months of weekly sessions, our Southborough Moving Well group (formerly Groovin’ Well) has come to a close. We asked our creative facilitators, MJ Stevens and Luci Napleton, to...
An outdoor performance of Golden Slumbers captures a moment where two women embrace in front of an audience. One wears a gold cape and headdress, hugging the other, who is dressed in a white nightgown.

Laura Bailey on creative health and Moving Memory – Trustees Week

It’s Trustees Week – a time to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. At Moving Memory, our trustees do so much more than govern: they...
A group of eight older women in Christmas pajamas having a pillow fight on a bed, with feathers flying everywhere. On either side are green Christmas trees, and behind them is festive foliage.

Give as you Live with Moving Memory

Did you know you can help raise funds for Moving Memory every time you shop online, at no extra cost to you? It’s easy, free, and makes a real difference...

Embracing the change: World Menopause Day

18 October is World Menopause Day – a day to raise awareness of menopause and the support available to boost health and wellbeing. This year, the theme is Lifestyle Medicine....

Golden Slumbers leaves its mark

After 13 performances across six locations, Golden Slumbers has completed its 2025 tour! This has been our most ambitious production to date, bringing together our Core Company, creative facilitators, a...
A group of people dressed in colour clothing dance in a hall with arms outstretched.

Research opportunity: Move well, feel good.

This autumn, participants in our Moving Well Folkestone sessions will have the chance to take part in an exciting research project in partnership with the University of Kent’s Sports Science...
Older woman performer raising her fists confidently in a public outdoor setting, wearing a headscarf and coat. A badge overlay in the corner reads “We’re an Age-friendly Employer.”

We’re an age-friendly employer

Moving Memory Dance Theatre Company has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better. By signing the pledge we are showing our commitment...
A collage of three members of the Moving Memory Advisory Board. The top left image shows a man with white hair and beard dancing with another participant. The bottom left image shows an woman raising her arms during a movement session. The right image shows a smiling woman with glasses wearing a "Damn It! Dance It!" t-shirt.

Introducing the Moving Memory Advisory Board

We’re delighted to announce the creation of the Moving Memory Advisory Board, an exciting new initiative that brings together participants from our Moving Well (formally Groovin Well) groups to help...
A group of older adults performing in a dance show. In the foreground, a man wears a gold umbrella hat and white cloak, surrounded by others in similar costumes. Superimposed is a smaller image showing people in blue-striped tops and dungarees dancing beside a river, one holding a colourful decorated ball.

Crowdfunder target exceeded

We did it! We’re absolutely over the moon to have not just hit, but exceeded our crowdfunder target, finishing with just over £12,500 raised! A massive thank you to every...