Art created by people with dementia in East Belfast features on BBC News 

ByJDCteam

Dementia Friendly East Belfast’s work has been featured on the BBC News, including showcasing art done by people with dementia that’s gone on display in the Holywood Arches library under the exhibition title: ‘Presence in the Past’. 

You can view the news report, that includes interviews with some of the members of the art group, via social media: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBCNewsline/videos/1162131541562825 

Twitter (X): https://x.com/bbcnewsline/status/1831764378124767641 

Dementia Friendly East Belfast are aiming to make East Belfast the most dementia friendly place in Northern Ireland. Find out more about their work and events here: https://www.dementiafriendlyeastbelfast.com 

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