# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dementia Marketplace 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Dementia Marketplace is proudly facilitated by Care Development East.About this EventFollowing on from a successful event in 2025, we are back and this year’s event will be more informative and better than ever.Who is it for?:People living with dementia and their carers, those supporting them (in a professional or voluntary capacity) and anyone concerned about their memory.We would like to warmly invite you to our drop-in style event, facilitated by Care Development East. We’re proud to be supported by our headline sponsors: Leading Lives, Christies Care, Mindful Care Training & Consultancy, Suffolk County Council and Daisy Days.The focus of the event will be to showcase the wide range of information, advice and support available to people living with dementia and their carers in Suffolk, to help people get the right support, from the right people, at the right time.There will be a full range of speakers throughout the day, talking about a range of topics identified as most useful, by people living with dementia and their carers.Speakers10:30–11:00 – Peter Berry & Deb Bunt – 'Living Well with Alzheimer’s' (Slow Puncture & Patching the Puncture Author) Peter and Deb share their powerful journey of living well with Alzheimer’s, offering honest reflections, practical coping strategies, and insights into friendship, resilience, and everyday life. Their books will also be available to purchase on the day.11:30–12:00 – Kate Thubron-BSc (Hons), Occupational Therapy, Director & Head of Dementia Care, Teepa Snow Positive Approach® to Care (PAC) Certified, Mindfulness Practitioner (MindfulCare Training & Consultancy)12:30–13:00 – Milly Gaskin, Dementia Project Development Officer (Leading Lives) – Key Skills for Care Resources13:30–14:00 – Demi Smith (Suffolk Family Carers) support overview, & Hana Richardson (Alzheimer’s) – 'Dementia Support in Action' & Alana Page (Shaftesbury) – 'Introduction to Suffolk Memory and Dementia Support'14:00–14:30 – Nicola Bradford (Daisy Days, LimeSkills/LimeCare) – 'The value of therapeutic support and respite for family carers'.Please note: each presentation runs only once, so do make sure you don’t miss the sessions you want to attend!The event will consist primarily of marketplace stalls from organisations and groups supporting people living with dementia and their carers within Suffolk. Alongside the marketplace, there will also be keynote sessions on topics including how to live well with dementia from those with lived experience.Stallholders open to visit: 10:10 - 3:00.Activities room for people with Dementia open 10:00 - 3:00.Activities Room:The activities room will be a facilitated environment with activities for people with dementia to allow their carers time to look at the stalls and attend the presentations. It is free to attend, although not essential booking is strongly advised.We’re also pleased to confirm the will be joining us - offering a powerful, hands-on experience to help people better understand what living with dementia may feel like, and how small changes can make a big difference. Also parked opposite will be the Rural Coffee Caravan, so do say hello and find out more.Parking:Ample free parking is available at the event centre, including Disabled Parking, and will be clearly signposted on arrival at the venue. A parking marshal will be there to help guide you.Refreshments:Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day. Lunch will not be provided, however drinks and food can be purchased if required from the onsite bar area.Keep an eye on our website and social media for more updates.Please continue to share to help us reach those who may benefit most.If you have any questions please contact: info@caredevelopmenteast.co.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/dementia-marketplace-2026/100001984780384559 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Venue 16 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ipswich - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Venue 16 - **lat**: 52.075634 - **long**: 1.1799378 - **full address**: Venue 16, 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dementia Marketplace 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a2b3d659920edb5424393e38ac460ed454b4aa388058ec4cc480c47121884164-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd5dbdb-gmir.jpg?v=1774248813 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dementia Marketplace 2026 being held? - **A:** Dementia Marketplace 2026 takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Venue 16, 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dementia Marketplace 2026? - **A:** Dementia Marketplace 2026 is organized by Care Development East. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dementia Marketplace 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ipswich, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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