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D Tour

D Tour

Written by: Dementia Adventure
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Join Harriet as she takes on a three month adventure walking from Lands End to John O'Groats. She's taking on this challenge of a lifetime in memory of her mum and to positively impact people living with Dementia. As well as the highs and lows of the 900 mile journey, you'll hear from special guests, including local Dementia inclusive businesses in the towns and places Harriet visits. Harriet is raising money for the charity Dementia Adventure which supports people with dementia to get outdoors and experience the benefits of natureCopyright 2025 Dementia Adventure Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Picnic Companionship
    Jun 12 2025

    Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors.

    Harriet reflects on how connection often shows up in quiet, unexpected ways, like a chance meeting or a shared story on a bench. She’s joined by Anna, Carl Case, Peter Berry & Deb Bunt, and Lovemore Munowenyu, each offering their take on belonging, dignity, and human connection. From building cultural bridges with a suitcase of memories to laughing in the face of dementia, their stories show how presence matters most. Gordon Malcolm wraps up with simple ways to create picnic spaces that feel safe, familiar, and kind.

    The D Tour Snack Size is proudly sponsored by Right At Home

    Right at Home, is committed to helping people live independently and happily in their own homes and communities - making them the ideal partner for this celebration of nature, community, and connection.



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    15 mins
  • Music and Meaning
    Jun 12 2025

    Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors.

    From singing on the trail to sharing playlists, Harriet explores how music brings comfort, confidence, and connection.

    She meets Tony Christie, who shares how performing still brings him joy after a dementia diagnosis.

    Anne McKiernan tells a powerful story of music reaching someone who hadn’t spoken in weeks.

    And Michael Timmons from Playlist for Life explains the science behind personalised playlists.

    Gordon Malcolm concludes with suggestions for incorporating music into your next outdoor gathering.

    Right At Home

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    12 mins
  • Walking for Wellbeing
    Jun 11 2025

    Harriet opens up about how walking helped her face fears and find confidence, one step at a time.

    Ruth Thompson and Manpreet Gill explain how movement affects the brain and why spending time outside is beneficial.

    Debbie North shares her story of embracing the outdoors again with all-terrain wheelchairs.

    And Gordon Malcolm gives tips on how to gently build movement into any picnic day, whether that’s a short stroll, a seated stretch, or simply reaching to smell a flower.

    The D Tour Snack Size is proudly sponsored by Right At Home

    Right at Home, is committed to helping people live independently and happily in their own homes and communities - making them the ideal partner for this celebration of nature, community, and connection.



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    14 mins
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