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D Tour
by Dementia Adventure
Join Harriet as she takes on a three month adventure walking from Lands End to John O'Groats.She's taking on this challenge of a lifetime in memory of her mum and to positively impact people living with Dementia.As well as the highs and lows of the 900 mile journey, you'll hear from special guests, including local Dementia inclusive businesses in the towns and places Harriet visits. Harriet is raising money for the charity Dementia Adventure which supports people with dementia to get outdoors and experience the benefits of nature
Episodes
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Picnic Companionship
Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors. Harriet reflects on how connection often shows up in quiet, unexpected ways, like a chance meeting or a shared story on a bench. She’s joined by Anna, Carl Case, Peter Berry & Deb...
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Music and Meaning
Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors. From singing on the trail to sharing playlists, Harriet explores how music brings comfort, confidence, and connection. She meets Tony Christie, who shares how performing still…
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Walking for Wellbeing
Harriet opens up about how walking helped her face fears and find confidence, one step at a time. Ruth Thompson and Manpreet Gill explain how movement affects the brain and why spending time outside is beneficial. Debbie North shares her story of embracing the outdoors again with all-terrain...
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Food and Friendship
Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors. From trail flapjacks to a proper cup of tea, food meant comfort, connection, and care on Harriet’s journey. She’s joined by Sue Hinds, who discusses food as a form of dignity in...
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Tuning Into Nature
Welcome to these special snack sized episodes of the D Tour, designed to help you make the most from being outdoors. In this episode Harriet reflects on how the outdoors speaks through sound, scent, and touch, from the rustle of leaves to the smell of wild chamomile. She’s joined by Pix Ashworth...
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Who’s Herbert, Anyway?
This special bonus episode of the D Tour reflects on some of the themes raised over the past three months of Harriet's walk from Lands End to John O'Groats. We look at the complexities of dementia, as well as how highlighting the importance of wellbeing and the support systems available. This...
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Trail Angels
Three months after setting off from Land's End on an epic journey on foot, Harriet has made it to John O'Groats. Her D Tour for Dementia Adventure has taken Harriet through England, parts of Wales and now the very tip of the North East of mainland Scotland. This week she's reflecting on that...
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The Final Countdown
Harriet shares her thoughts on the challenges she's faced walking 900 (plus!) miles from Land's End to John O'Groats. She's dealing with busy roads and a storm as well as crumbling cliff edges. And this has got her to thinking how dementia really is one of life's ultimate challenges. You'll hear...
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The Secret Sauce
During one of her final weeks walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats, Harriet delves into the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia who live in rural areas, highlighting how isolation can impact mental and physical health. Harriet spends a day with Dementia Adventure founders…
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Doing It My Way
Harriet explores the themes of independence and community as she walks the West Highland Way. There’s lots to consider when it comes to independence and a dementia diagnosis, and it’s not just about the independence of the person living with dementia. Their families also face challenges around...
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Lean On Me
Harriet explores the profound impact of mood and motivation, particularly during challenging times, drawing parallels between her journey of walking 900 miles and the emotional highs and lows faced in life and caring for those with dementia. Harriet reflects on her personal experiences, including...
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Seeds of Change
Harriet explores the changing seasons and how they reflect the transitions we experience in our lives, particularly for those living with dementia. As Harriet walks from England to Scotland, she shares her thoughts on the importance of nurturing connections with nature. We hear from Sue Hinds…
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The Bucket List
What's on your bucket list? What adventures do you want to experience? And are all your adventures big epic tasks like Harriet's 900 journey from Land's End to John O'Groats. Well the good news is adventures don't have to be mega to have huge benefits for you. In this week's episode Harriet takes…
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It's Just Not Cricket
If you like what we are doing and want to support the Dementia Adventure Support Fund please donate Dementia Adventure has been at the forefront of providing fully supported, small group short breaks for people living with dementia and their carers for 15 years. Our supported breaks offer more…
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Don't Stop Me Now!
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. If you like what we are doing and want to support the...
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Postcards From The Edge...Of Wales
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. If you like what we are doing and want to support the...
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Clouds In My Coffee
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. Three weeks into her 900 mile adventure and food is a hot...
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Yep, We're Going To Be Friends
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. Harriet's D Tour continues as she completes the last few...
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Sea, Shells and Smells
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. Harriet has taken the first steps on her 900 mile D Tour....
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It's All About Me!
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure Macs Adventure specialise in self guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. Harriet Thomas has set off on her incredible journey on...
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Introducing The D Tour Podcast
The D Tour podcast is proudly sponsored by Macs Adventure. Macs Adventure specialises in self-guided walking and cycling holidays for independent, active people who don't want to be part of the crowd or restricted by set dates and schedules. Harriet Thomas is off on a D Tour! She's walking 900...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Harriet as she takes on a three month adventure walking from Lands End to John O'Groats.She's taking on this challenge of a lifetime in memory of her mum and to positively impact people living with Dementia.As well as the highs and lows of the 900 mile journey, you'll hear from special guests, including local Dementia inclusive businesses in the towns and places Harriet visits. Harriet is raising money for the charity Dementia Adventure which supports people with dementia to get outdoors and experience the benefits of nature
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Dementia Adventure
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D Tour currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is D Tour about?
Join Harriet as she takes on a three month adventure walking from Lands End to John O'Groats.She's taking on this challenge of a lifetime in memory of her mum and to positively impact people living with Dementia.As well as the highs and lows of the 900 mile journey, you'll hear from special guests,...
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D Tour has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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D Tour is created and hosted by Dementia Adventure.
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