Last year, our community made history. Together, we logged 5,668 dances to protest the removal of the dementia diagnosis target from the NHS Operational Planning Guidance for 2025-26. But the rhythm doesn’t stop there.
This year, we are taking the movement to the next level. Nick Shaw is embarking on an epic 24-hour Dance-a-thon to raise awareness and prove a powerful point: you can live well with dementia. By dancing through the day and night, we are changing the narrative and ensuring dementia care remains a national priority.
The Grand Tour: 24 Hours, Every Life Leisure Hub
Nick won't be dancing alone. He is visiting every Life Leisure hub in Stockport, bringing the party to your local community. Join us at any of the following stops to show your support, jump into a class, or just cheer Nick on!
Day 1: Friday 26 June
10:30am – Houldsworth Village: The journey begins with a Pilates warm-up class.
1:00pm – Brinnington Park: Catch the action during Pickleball and Table Tennis.
2:15pm – Stockport Sports Village: Nick dances through the hub.
3:45pm – Romiley: The rhythm continues as we head to Romiley.
5:30pm – Hazel Grove: Feel the energy as Nick joins the Spin class.
6:30pm – Cheadle: Join the Run n Rave to kick off the evening.
Overnight: Nick will be dancing through the night location TBC, keeping the momentum alive until dawn.
Day 2: Saturday 27 June
7:30am – Cheadle: Day 2 officially restarts from the Cheadle hub.
8:15am – Avondale: Nick makes his way toward Burnage parkrun.
10:00am – Grand Central: The Grand Finale! Join us for a Zumba party at Grand Central, followed by a celebratory Conga to Viaduct Park.
Support the Movement
We are dancing to raise awareness, fight for better diagnosis targets, and show the world that life doesn't stop with a diagnosis.
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