Entertainment for Seniors

Spreading joy through music, memories and movement

Music, Memories & Movement for Seniors

Care Home Entertainment in Milton Keynes, Dunstable, Towcester, Ampthill & Leighton Buzzard

At Ragdolly Annas, our mission is simple: to make people happy.

We bring uplifting, dementia-friendly care home entertainment that fills rooms with music, laughter, smiles and shared memories.

Whether it’s a nostalgic singalong, a shared story, or a gentle dance to a well-loved song, our sessions are designed to spark joy, encourage connection, and celebrate life, leaving residents feeling good and truly seen.

We regularly deliver to memory clubs, lunch clubs, and community groups that are looking for uplifting, interactive entertainment for older adults.

Our sessions are available across a wide area, including care homes in Central Bedfordshire, South Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and parts of Hertfordshire.

Free taster session available for care homes we’ve not visited before. Email us to book.

Testimonial from the manager of Westbury Grange Care Home

What to Expect
What to expect on the Day

When you book with us, you can expect:
– A warm, friendly session leader who puts residents at ease
– High-quality sound system, music and themed props
– Sessions full of smiles, interaction and connection
– A flexible and thoughtful approach to every group
– Sessions suitable for all mobility levels and dementia stages
– A calm, professional setup. We bring everything we need!

We arrive early to set up, keep the mood light and fun, and make sure everyone feels included and uplifted.

Pricing
Prices
  • 45 Minutes – £60
  • 60 Minutes – £80
How to Book

Booking is simple. Just get in touch with us to:

  • Arrange a free taster
  • Book in regular scheduled visits
  • Enquire about a one-off celebration session

Email info@ragdollyannas.com

We’ll get back to you quickly to confirm your date and any special requests.

Testimonial: Memory Group

It was marvellous. Lisa is incredibly energetic and fit (she needs to be) …and without the inhibitions which restrain so many of the rest of us.
She had five members up dancing, and 2 of us volunteers; everyone else was actively involved too but not quite extrovert enough to leave their seats; music requests were encouraged and particularly from a couple of other key members who wouldn’t be able to dance.

The music was lively, I liked all the music equipment provided, and the whole session was clearly enjoyed by everyone present. A great success.

Testimonial: Age UK - Northants

The team are so interactive with our clients and get them all engaged into the activity. Clients who struggle to interact were singing and smiling along to their old classic songs. It was a joy to watch. Clients who were very shy even joined in. After seeing the impact, it made on our clients especially clients with dementia, we decided to set up a more permanent sessions not only for our Towcester clients but also for our Northampton Centres.

Over the weeks Lisa built a real connection and got to know all our clients’ favourites and tailored all the sessions around the clients that were in that day even accommodated some last-minute requests. Our clients look forward to the visits from Ragdolly Annas and so do the team (as Lisa always gets them joining in and dancing… it really is for everyone).

Testimonial: Courtney Lodge Care Home

I’m the Activities Coordinator at a care home for people living with dementia and we’ve had the ladies from Ragdolly Annas deliver several “any age” music and movement sessions for us now. These sessions have been hugely popular with our residents, and it has been wonderful to see people having so much fun. Engagement has been really high, with lots of dancing, singing, foot-tapping, smiling and laughing. The ladies have been brilliant at interacting with our residents, and have been eager to learn more about dementia.

I would definitely recommend Ragdolly Annas. We currently have them on a monthly basis, and would have them more often if we could!

As Featured on BBC Three Counties Radio

Dance Down Memory Lane

Recorded Live for Dementia Awareness Week

We were honoured to welcome BBC Three Counties Radio to one of our care home sessions during Memories and Dementia Awareness Week.

They recorded a live Dance Down Memory Lane session, capturing the joy, music, laughter, and meaningful moments shared between residents and our team.

This special broadcast shines a light on the power of music to connect, uplift, and unlock memories, and beautifully reflects what Ragdolly Annas is all about.

Listen to the live recording:

Music as Therapy

More UK Care Homes are realising that their residents benefit greatly from music in many unexpected ways. Feedback from Ragdolly Annas sessions in care situations, speak of the overall benefits like improved general cognition, emotional boosts in mood and less depression, plus a sudden interest in engaging and singing along.

Clients appear more alert, happier and had higher recall of past personal history. Some, who would not talk at all were found to suddenly sing along to a song, recalling all the words. It is person-centred, enabling and empowering.

Music & Dementia: Research Infographic

Theme: Dance Down Memory Lane

Our signature session, Dance Down Memory Lane, is a musical journey through the decades, blending songs from the 1930s to the 1990s with fun facts, storytelling, singalongs and light movement using colourful props.

Free taster session available for care homes we’ve not visited before. Email us to book.

These sessions are inclusive, dementia-friendly, and full of joy and each week features a new theme and playlist to keep things fresh and engaging.

A few of our favourites include:
– A Night Out Dancing
– A trip to the Theatre
– Come Rain or Shine
– Good Favourites

We’re always happy to tailor themes to fit your activity calendar.

Residents can join in however they feel comfortable, whether it’s singing, dancing, sharing a memory, tapping along with rhythm sticks, waving a pom-pom, or simply enjoying the moment.

We also offer seasonal specials for events such as:
– Valentine’s Day
– Mother’s Day
– Pride
– International Women’s Day
– Father’s Day
– D-Day
– Halloween plus many more

What to Expect
What to expect on the Day

When you book with us, you can expect:
– A warm, friendly session leader who puts residents at ease
– High-quality sound system, music and themed props
– Sessions full of smiles, interaction and connection
– A flexible and thoughtful approach to every group
– Sessions suitable for all mobility levels and dementia stages
– A calm, professional setup. We bring everything we need!

We arrive early to set up, keep the mood light and fun, and make sure everyone feels included and uplifted.

Pricing
Prices
  • 45 Minutes – £60
  • 60 Minutes – £80
How to Book

Booking is simple. Just get in touch with us to:

  • Arrange a free taster
  • Book in regular scheduled visits
  • Enquire about a one-off celebration session

Email info@ragdollyannas.com

We’ll get back to you quickly to confirm your date and any special requests.

Theme: Active Beats

Active Beats is a fun and lively seated dance-based movement session, led by Georgina, our trained dancer.

Residents follow simple routines to classic and modern pop hits, helping to support strength, coordination, and flexibility,  all while having a great time.

It’s a brilliant way to boost energy, lift moods, and get everyone moving with a smile.

Free taster session available for care homes we’ve not visited before. Email us to book.

What to Expect
What to expect on the Day

When you book with us, you can expect:
– A warm, friendly session leader who puts residents at ease
– High-quality sound system, music and themed props
– Sessions full of smiles, interaction and connection
– A flexible and thoughtful approach to every group
– Sessions suitable for all mobility levels and dementia stages
– A calm, professional setup. We bring everything we need!

We arrive early to set up, keep the mood light and fun, and make sure everyone feels included and uplifted.

Pricing
Prices
  • 45 Minutes – £60
  • 60 Minutes – £80
How to Book

Booking is simple. Just get in touch with us to:

  • Arrange a free taster
  • Book in regular scheduled visits
  • Enquire about a one-off celebration session

Email info@ragdollyannas.com

We’ll get back to you quickly to confirm your date and any special requests.