🌹 Rose Awareness Week – Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) Activity Celebrate the beauty, history and symbolism of one of the world’s best-loved flowers with this engaging Rose Awareness Week themed Cognitive Stimulation Therapy session. Roses are woven through British history, literature, music, gardening and everyday life, making them an ideal topic for reminiscence and discussion. Participants begin with a colourful Facts About Roses presentation, discovering fascinating

International Surfing Day & Beach Boys Day – 21 June International Surfing Day is celebrated every year on 21 June, combining a love of surfing with a commitment to protecting beaches and oceans. The day encourages people to enjoy the sea responsibly, care for coastal environments, and celebrate the culture and lifestyle that surfing has inspired around the world. It also makes a perfect partner for Beach Boys Day, honouring the legendary band whose sun-soaked songs helped po

Welcome to my July 2026 CST Calendar of Events Welcome to the July 2026 Calendar of Events from Simon’s CST Activities. This monthly guide has been created to help care providers, activity coordinators, families, and anyone supporting people living with dementia make the most of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) through topical, engaging, and meaningful activities. Throughout the month you’ll find a carefully selected mix of awareness days, awareness weeks, awareness months

National Watch Day – Introduction National Watch Day is a great opportunity to celebrate one of humanity’s oldest and most useful inventions – the humble timepiece. From ornate grandfather clocks and pocket watches to modern smartwatches, keeping track of time has shaped the way we work, travel and live. It’s also a chance to reminisce about treasured watches, family heirlooms and memorable moments marked by the ticking of a clock. Today’s activities encourage conversation, m

International Picnic Day – Introduction International Picnic Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate one of life’s simplest pleasures: enjoying good food, fresh air and great company outdoors. Whether it’s in a park, by the seaside, in the countryside or simply in the back garden, picnics often bring back happy memories of family outings, school trips and summer holidays. Today’s activities encourage conversation, reminiscence and plenty of smiles as we share our favourit

Eat Your Veggies Day – June 17 Eat Your Veggies Day is a fun annual celebration that encourages people of all ages to enjoy more vegetables and appreciate the important role they play in a healthy, balanced diet. It is a great opportunity to reminisce about favourite family meals, home-grown produce, allotments, shopping at greengrocers and traditional recipes from years gone by. Facts About Eat Your Veggies Day & the 5 A Day Campaign Eat Your Veggies Day shines a spotlight o

Marilyn Monroe 100 Years – CST Activities Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. Marilyn Monroe remains a symbol of glamour, humour, vulnerability and timeless screen charisma. Even people who have never seen one of her films often recognise her face, voice and unforgettable white dress. ⭐ Facts About Marilyn Monroe Explore her life from Norma Jeane Baker to global superstar. Learn about her childhood, modelling career, rise in

BRITISH BEER DAY Beer has been part of British life for thousands of years, and the local pub has long been a place to meet friends, celebrate special occasions and enjoy music, games and conversation. Today we’ll explore the history, humour and nostalgia surrounding Britain’s rich pub culture. FACTS ABOUT BRITISH BEER DAY Discover some surprising facts about British brewing, famous beers, historic pubs and why beer has played such an important role in our social history. HIS

Rest In Peace, David Hockney Today we remember the life and work of one of Britain’s greatest artists, David Hockney, whose colourful paintings and innovative ideas changed the world of modern art. In this session we’ll explore some of his most valuable and celebrated works, revisit his fascinating 1972 Desert Island Discs appearance, and discover his long-standing admiration for Marilyn Monroe. Hockney was captivated by Marilyn’s image and legacy. He chose her recording of “

King Charles III Official Birthday & Trooping the Colour Welcome to my special King Charles III Official Birthday & Trooping the Colour CST activities page, celebrating one of Britain's most colourful and spectacular traditions. Every June, London comes alive with the sights and sounds of Trooping the Colour, the King's official birthday parade. More than 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and hundreds of military musicians take part in this magnificent ceremony, which has marked the

Introduction – Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona & the Sagrada Família (100 Years On) In 2026, Barcelona marks 100 years since the death of visionary architect Antoni Gaudí, whose extraordinary imagination transformed the city's skyline forever. His unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Família, has become one of the most recognisable churches in the world and continues to inspire millions of visitors each year. To commemorate the centenary, celebrations included the completion of the sp

Judy Garland Day – A Celebration of a Hollywood Legend Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Judy Garland, one of the greatest stars in the history of entertainment. Born Frances Ethel Gumm in 1922, Judy became a singer, actress and performer whose talent captivated audiences around the world. During a career spanning more than four decades, she starred in some of Hollywood's most beloved films, including Meet Me in St. Louis, Easter Parade, A Star Is Born and The Harvey

FIFA World Cup 2026 Activities Welcome to our FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration! Special thanks go to Tim Nicholls, Specialist Dementia Nurse Practitioner, for his help towards putting this CST activities page together. Whether you're a lifelong football supporter or simply enjoy the excitement that comes with a major sporting event, this collection of activities is designed to spark memories, encourage conversation, test knowledge and, most importantly, have fun together. We'l

Quiz • Discussion • Singalong • Reminiscence Donald Duck first appeared on 9 June 1934 in the Disney cartoon 'The Wise Little Hen'. More than 90 years later, he remains one of the world’s best-loved cartoon characters. Here is a memory quiz about Donald Duck to get things going ... 💭 Reminiscence Discussion * Did you feed ducks as a child? * Where was your local duck pond? * Did anyone keep ducks or geese? * Have you ever eaten duck (in poor taste for Donald Duck Day I know,

🌊 World Oceans Day – June 8 World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to recognise the importance of our oceans and seas. The world's oceans cover around 71% of the Earth's surface and produce roughly half of the oxygen we breathe. They help regulate our climate, provide food for billions of people, support wildlife, and give us places to relax, explore and enjoy. From tiny plankton to the mighty blue whale, the oceans are home to an astonishing variety of life. Th

Hope your group enjoys playing this TV Catchphrases Quiz. I do hope so. Some feedback would be lovely. https://youtu.be/dBzUl05DHNw

🌎 Welcome To My World Environment Day Activity Today we are celebrating World Environment Day, which takes place every year on 5 June. It is one of the world's largest environmental awareness events and encourages us to appreciate, protect and care for the planet we all share. The Earth provides us with everything we need to live – clean air to breathe, fresh water to drink, food to eat, beautiful landscapes to enjoy and an amazing variety of wildlife. Whether it is a favour

🧀 National Cheese Day – Introduction Welcome to our National Cheese Day celebration! Cheese has been enjoyed for thousands of years and is one of the world's most popular foods. Made from milk, cheese comes in hundreds of varieties, from mild and creamy to strong and crumbly. Today is a chance to reminisce about favourite cheeses, meals, family traditions, farming, shopping, cooking and perhaps even a few famous cheese-related stories and songs. Whether you enjoy Cheddar on

National Egg Day – CST Activity Session Today we are celebrating National Egg Day, a chance to explore one of the world's most familiar and versatile foods. Eggs have been part of our diets for thousands of years and feature in cooking, stories, songs, sayings, advertising and childhood memories. They are inexpensive, nutritious and can be prepared in countless different ways. For many people, eggs bring back memories of family breakfasts, baking cakes, collecting eggs from h

WOULD I LIE TO YOU? Activity Guide for Coordinators “Would I Lie To You?” is a fun, interactive reminiscence and storytelling activity based on the popular television programme. Participants share surprising, unusual or interesting facts about themselves, some of which are true and some of which are made up. The rest of the group then ask questions and try to decide which are truths and which are lies. The activity encourages conversation, laughter, curiosity and social conne