Celebrities recreate iconic film scenes like Breakfast at Tiffany's to support Admiral Nurses

Audrey Hepburn may have been drinking coffee with a Danish pastry in ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ but it has been swapped for a very British cup of tea, as celebrities recreate iconic scenes for a ‘Time for a Cuppa’ fundraiser for Dementia UK.

Five celebrities – Emma Barton, Phyllis Logan, Naughty Boy, Jess Wright and Natalya Wright- all have families who have been impacted by dementia.

They agreed to dress up to recreate memorable moments in movie history from classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Great Gatsby and Mary Poppins.

Their efforts are intended to boost awareness of Dementia UK’s annual ‘Time for a Cuppa’ fundraiser, which takes place from 1 – 8 March.

The campaign is encouraging friends, families and work colleagues to come together over the Britain’s favourite beverage to raise money for Admiral Nurses, who provide specialist support for families facing dementia.

Emma Barton, who posed as Audrey Hepburn’s character Holly Golightly from the film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, said: “I’m thrilled to be a part of the ‘Time for a Cuppa’ campaign in memory of my great uncle who died from dementia.

“Not only do I get to dress up as my hero, Audrey, but the campaign will help to raise vital funds for Dementia UK and show all affected with dementia how incredible our Admiral Nurses are.

“I encourage everyone looking to make a difference to take part. Who doesn’t like to go to a tea party?”

Anyone can hold a tea party at any time by ordering a fundraising pack from www.dementiauk.org/timeforacuppa.

Every cake baked, every cup of tea made and every pound raised will allow the charity’s specialist Admiral Nurses to continue supporting people with dementia and their families with expert guidance and practical solutions.

Phyllis Logan, who featured as the magical nanny Mary Poppins, said: “I’m always eager to promote and support Dementia UK, so I was delighted to feature in their ‘celebri-tea movie moments’ photoshoot as everyone’s favourite nanny, Mary Poppins.

"As an Ambassador for the charity, I take part in the ‘Time for a Cuppa’ campaign every year - with a spoonful of sugar in my tea naturally!”

There's a musician out there 'going through same thing as them'

Naughty Boy, who dressed as 1920’s millionaire, Jay Gatsby, said: “I wanted to get involved in Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa campaign as soon as I heard about it.

"My mum is living with dementia, so I’m eager to use my own experience to help people to better understand the condition and how it can be managed.

"Dementia is something that could happen in anyone's family, and I want people to know that there’s a musician out there called Naughty Boy who’s going through the same thing as them."

Dementia UK is the only charity caring for people with dementia and their families through dementia specialist Admiral Nurses. The charity currently has 282 Admiral nurses working across different care settings including in the community, care homes, hospitals and hospices.

Dr Hilda Hayo, chief admiral nurse and chief executive of Dementia UK, said: “We are incredibly grateful to all our celebrity supporters for helping us to recreate some of our favourite tea scenes from movies; helping to raise awareness of this years’ Time for a Cuppa campaign.

“Dementia is an isolating condition which is going to affect more and more people. This is what makes our Time for a Cuppa event so special as family, friends and colleagues can come together to talk about people they may have lost to dementia, or even be there for someone who is living with it right now.

“However, families need specialist support too. This is what our Admiral Nurses adeptly provide but we urgently need more of them so that we can be there for every family with dementia.”

If you need advice on living with dementia contact Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email: helpline@dementiauk.org.

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