Romsey's Demfest Returns - With Special Guest Susan Hampshire

Kerry Daley
Jul 17, 2025
2 min read

Romsey’s much-loved Demfest returns on Sunday 31st August 2025, taking place from 11am to 4pm at the beautiful Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. Organised by the Romsey Dementia Action Group (ROMDAG), this free community festival celebrates Romsey’s ongoing commitment to being a dementia-friendly town—and this year’s event is set to be more memorable than ever.

We are thrilled to welcome Susan Hampshire, the acclaimed English actress and advocate for dementia awareness. Susan will be joining attendees throughout the day, helping to shine a light on the importance of community support and understanding for those affected by dementia.

Demfest brings together families, carers, health professionals and the wider public for a day that is both uplifting and informative. We welcome back the amazing team at Outreach Radio. This year’s entertainment will include performances from local favourites such as the Romsey Ukulele Group, The Memory Choir, and Cinnamon Jazz, just to name a few. Visitors can also enjoy interactive activities, demonstrations, and many information stands offering practical support, resources, and guidance.

We are also delighted to share that ROMDAG is now a registered charity—a milestone that reflects our long-term commitment to supporting people affected by dementia in Romsey and surrounding areas.

We extend our sincere thanks to Clare Goddard and the team at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens for generously hosting Demfest and supporting this special community event.

“Our goal is to create a day that is welcoming, supportive and full of joy,” said ROMDAG committee chair Janet Pratly “Demfest is about bringing people together—whether they are living with dementia, supporting someone who is, or simply part of our caring community. We want families to know they are not alone, and that ROMDAG is here to help.”