Alzheimer Scotland and Tesco smash fundraising target and raise £761,683.16
Tesco staff and customers in Scotland have smashed their fundraising target and raised over £761,683.16 for Alzheimer Scotland meaning we…read more »
30 April 2012
Fundraising & Events News
Events, appeals and amazing stories - read all about it on the Fundraising news page!
See how you can take part in fundraising events fast and slow, or donate to our appeals at fundraising
Charity of the Year partnership with Tesco raises £6.5million
Our Charity of the Year partnership with Tesco and Alzheimer’s Society ended on 29th February, and with totals still to…read more »
13 March 2012
A Year to Remember – An evening of Song and Dance
Download A Year to Remember – booking form Saturday 24 March 2012 Adelaide’s, 209 Bath Street, Glasgow Tickets £8/£10 Doors…read more »
13 March 2012
‘Release (I Remember)’ – Rock Academy’s moving musical tribute to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland
On Easter Sunday 2010, Tish Tindall visited Susan Parker in a small hospital on the Moray Coast. Susan, then 61,…read more »
9 March 2012
Yes we can – together: Quilting update
The ‘Yes we can – together’ project started way back in 2009 when I was asked if I would work…read more »
20 February 2012
Football Reminiscence Project scores with the People’s Postcode Lottery Dream Fund
Alzheimer Scotland’s Football Reminiscence Project, in partnership with the Scottish Football Museum, has been given a fantastic award of £75,000…read more »
3 February 2012
New Year Kick-Off
Glasgow Green Football CentreSunday 29 January 2012 1pm-3pm Tesco colleagues V Alzheimer Scotland staff Tesco have youth, fitness and skill…read more »
16 January 2012
Calling on knitters young and old
Register here Knitting Registration Form (doc) Alzheimer Scotland (Argyll and Clyde) are going to attempt to beat the current world…read more »
13 December 2011
This Christmas raise money for every penny you spend – at no extra cost to you!
Six weeks ago we launched our new online megastore. The concept is very simple; by doing your everyday shopping through…read more »
16 November 2011
10K Memory Walk
Kris Rodden and over 20 of his friends and family will be undertaking a 10k Memory Walk in aid of…read more »
8 November 2011
Musical Minds hits a high note this Christmas: singing group of people with dementia and carers release charity CD single
An inspiring local singing group in East Ayrshire, made up of people with dementia and their carers, have launched a charity CD single for Christmas. The group, called Musical Minds, teamed up with internationally renowned tenor singer, Martin Aelred, to produce a double A-side CD featuring the songs ‘If We Hold on Together’ by Diana Ross and ‘Those Were the Days (My Friend)’. » read more
3 November 2011
Quilting Class – Hampden Park Museum
Free quilting class with Ann Hill, “Yes we can – together project” . Bring your own sewing machine, cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter.» read more
2 November 2011
Exhibition: The Force and Form of Memory
October 2011 – September 2012, Glasgow and Scotland wide. Alzheimer Scotland and Compass Gallery selected 76 Contemporary artists from across Scotland, and some from further afield, to create a special work exploring the theme of Memory. This fascinating exhibition provides a unique opportunity to gain an insight into their individual responses to the theme, creating works for a lasting sensory and visual experience.» read more
24 October 2011
Memory Bus Tour
Our Memory Bus is a mobile information unit which will help Alzheimer Scotland reach people across Scotland, wherever they are,…read more »
29 August 2011
Philip seeks ‘Characters on the Coastline’ during his epic 5,000 mile walk to raise funds for dementia.
Writer Philip Williams will be coming up to Scotland as part of an epic 5,000 mile walk that has seen…read more »
13 July 2011
A quota of quilts!
Sometime around May 2013 we are going to need 5000, yes 5000, quilts. Why? Well, as part of an awareness…read more »
11 July 2011
Alzheimer Scotland Sportsman’s Dinner
Alzheimer Scotland is delighted to announce that our first Sportsman’s Dinner will take place on Friday 28th October 2011 at the unique Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park. Join us to celebrate the beautiful game in the company of well-known figures from the world of football, while helping us to raise funds for our Football Reminiscence Project and other vital support services.» read more
26 June 2011
‘Living well with dementia’ DVD local launch event
Thursday 24th June, 11am-3pm Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen NHS Health Scotland, Alzheimer Scotland, the Scottish Dementia Working Group and the…read more »
6 June 2011
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Nurse Appeal leads to a new post in NHS Lanarkshire
L-R: Evelyn Devlin (Adult and Older People’s Services – South Lanarkshire Council), Brenda Vincent (Services Manager equals Advocacy), James McKillop…read more »
28 April 2011
Tommy on tour: a mission to raise awareness of dementia
LEFT: Tommy Whitelaw with mum, Joan. Tommy Whitelaw is a man on a mission. For years he lived a hectic…read more »
15 March 2011
Alzheimer Scotland and Alzheimer’s Society are Tesco Charity of the Year 2011!
People with dementia, their carers and families all over Scotland need access to information and support. But that’s easier said…read more »
24 February 2011
Scottish Government to invest £300,000 in our Dementia Nurse programme
Read our full press release (pdf) Our £1.5 million Dementia Nurse appeal Visit our appeal page View our appeal video…read more »
27 January 2011
Cold hands mean warm hearts for Dementia Nurse appeal
Download Full press release (pdf) Visit our appeal page Cold hands mean warm hearts as Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Nurse appeal…read more »
29 October 2010
Join Alzheimer Scotland’s Tartan Army!
Passionate about Partick Thistle? Go wild for Greenock Morton? Know your Dunfermline Athletic from your Hamilton Academical? If you love…read more »
15 June 2010
Alzheimer Scotland to be new charity partner of Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Asssociation have confirmed Alzheimer Scotland as one of their two nominated charities for 2010. LEFT: John Gold…read more »
13 May 2010
Lottery support for carers in the Highlands
People in the NHS Highland region caring for relatives, friends and loved ones with dementia will receive additional information, advice…read more »
13 January 2010
For more information on news articles or Alzheimer Scotland's work please contact:
Email: kjardine@alzscot.org
Kirsty Jardine, Awareness Manager
Tel: 0131 243 1453Email: kjardine@alzscot.org
