MUSEUMS in Ripon and Harrogate are hosting a series of free fun activities for people with dementia, their families and carers.

The Monday morning sessions start on January 9 at Ripon Workhouse Museum between 10am and 12 noon.

They will continue throughout the district over the following five weeks, calling at the Mercer Art Gallery and Harrogate Pump Room Museum and back to the Workhouse in Ripon.

They are open to anyone living with dementia, whether they have a particular interest in art and history, want to have a go at something new such as rag-rugging, print making or pottery.

To register for the programme, and for more information about dates and venues, contact Wendy Hunwick-Brown on 01765-690799 or email wendy.hunwick-brown@riponmuseums.co.uk