Where has time gone?

A Season of Joy, Connection & Creativity Where has the time gone? We’ve stepped into 2026 and what a wonderful start it’s been! From Christmas crafts to Valentine’s hearts, baking sessions to mini-Olympics, our clients have been busy, creative, and full of laughter. Here’s a look at some of the beautiful moments we’ve shared together […]

A heartfelt request

We were deeply moved when the team at Grove House reached out to us with such a heartfelt request. At Memory Lane, we believe everyone deserves a peaceful place to remember the people they love, and when we heard this young man’s story, there was no question that we wanted to help. It’s a privilege […]

Santa Blake 2025

Amanda and Everyone at Memory Lane would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended Santa Blake 2025, It was wonderful to see so many happy children and adults! We managed to raise over £1800 Which is absolutely amazing! A big thank you to all these wonderful people who came out to […]

Sundowning & Dementia – Tips

If you are living with someone with Dementia, you may notice changes in their behaviour as the day wears on. These changes in behaviour are often referred to as ‘sundowning’, or ‘sundowning syndrome’. Caring for a loved one who is sundowning can be very difficult, as you are having to respond to increasing levels of […]

Strawberry Tea

This year’s Strawberry Tea, held on the beautiful grounds of the Memory Lane Day Centre, was a huge success. We are delighted to share that the event raised an impressive total of £800, and it was a truly heartwarming day filled with community spirit, laughter, and plenty of cake. A special thank you goes to […]

September activities

At Memory Lane we are all about creating experiences for everyone. Liz is a qualified teacher of Dru yoga, and comes regularly to Memory Lane. Her yoga incorporates posture, breathing control, meditation, and the benefits are amazing to our clients. It helps to relieve stress, makes a connection with mind and body. It also supports […]

Otley Carnival

Memory Lane Trust CIC held a pre loved toy stall at the otley carnival this year and what a spectacular day it was, the school parade was fantastic well done to all the local schools who took part! The crowd was amazing, the weather was lovely, so many stands/stalls of food/information/fundraisers and shows. Well done to everyone […]

A Fresh Start for Our Beloved Garden

  At Memory Lane Day Centre, we’re lucky to have a beautiful private garden that overlooks the peaceful Yeadon Tarn. Over the years, however, the garden had sadly fallen into disrepair. By 2024, the wood was completely rotten, and the once-vibrant space needed a full makeover. That’s when Memory Lane Trust CIC reached out for […]