Our Story So Far:
Memory Fest
In January 2016, MemoryFest was born as a result of our personal experiences with this terrible condition, thanks to an idea that my Dad, Stephen, had.
My Grandparents were fighting with this, with Gran looking after my Grandad who had been diagnosed with early onset Mixed Dementia Alzheimer’s / Vascular on 20th March 2013 after having an assessment and brain scan.
Their lives had changed dramatically and until you are affected by this condition it is difficult to really understand just how much upset it does cause.
My Mum, Cathy, of course, works with dementia clients on a daily basis, and has had first-hand experience of how it not only affects the client but also their family.
The first event, was in May 2016, a Classic Rock live concert, which took place in Club Bliss, Kirkintilloch, just outside Glasgow, Scotland.
This gig raised an amazing figure of just under £2,000 with the money being split between Alzheimer Scotland and Dementia UK.
Sadly, during the summer of 2016 my Grandad’s condition deteriorated very rapidly and he passed away on 12th September.
However, this didn’t meant that we gave up our aim of raising awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia and in the process, more funds for some of the organisations that work in this area and in October 2016.
Our second Memory Fest event took place in Oban, Scotland, in conjunction with a project that I was working on that I named “Challenge to Remember”.
This time, however the theme was Glam Rock with Fancy Dress and the £1,448 raised went to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
The third event, MemoryFest ‘17 was back in Club Bliss again with Classic Rock and took place in April 2017. This time raising about £700 for Alzheimer Scotland.
The next challenge I set for myself came in 2018, when I was living and working in London as a nanny. I decided to take on something different: a “Skydive to Remember.” Leaping out of a plane thousands of feet in the air was both terrifying and exhilarating, but knowing it was for such an important cause made it all worthwhile, I smiled all the way through it. Through the challenge, I managed to raise £700 for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The last event we planned was actually a Virtual Memory Fest in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. We were lucky that artists all over Cornwall wanted to help and to sign on to Facebook Live to give us some brilliant performances and keep people at home entertained during the lock down!
This online event raised a grand total of £1,010 for Alzheimer’s Society.
Memory fest wetheringsett 2026
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Memory Fest will be lighting up Wetheringsett on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026!
This year is extra special, as we’ll be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the very first Memory Fest!
We’re also delighted to welcome the amazing Harry Isaac Presley and The HIP Operation, who have kindly donated their time and talent to perform at this milestone event. The cause holds a personal meaning for them, making his performance all the more heartfelt and memorable.
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, raffles and entertainment. A night to remember, for memories that matter.
Save the date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, you won’t want to miss it!
