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Dementia News Southampton – March 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
As we begin a new month check out the dates for this week’s Memory Cafés. We also invite you to our next inspirational evening on Thursday 6th March on how churches can address dementia. If interested details are below for you to book your place.
Please note that while we are happy to be advertising other events across the city for you to be aware of, we are not able to check weekly to confirm they are happening, so we do encourage you to contact the relevant venue before travelling.
As always, any queries do get in touch via email or phone 07535 164014
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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Mayflower Studios TICKET OFFER! to see TRASH!, a comedy which looks great fun!next week on the following date:
• Tuesday 4th March at 7:45pm.
We have an offer for £7 tickets per person. These can be bookable via our website here or by phoning our box office on 02380 711811 and using the code: TRASH7
Maximum 6x tickets per booking.
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This will be a very informative evening for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. If you would like to attend please sign up here
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If you would like to find out more of what our Anna Chaplains do and how you might become an Anna Friend to support them email to book your place on our Information Day, Saturday 8th March.
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A reminder that ageuk in Southampton have many resources to help those living with dementia. Information on Day Centres, Wellbeing checks with meals, assisted bathing and more. Do check out their website for more information.
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Singing By Heart
Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way SO30 2GL
11.00-12.00 with light refreshments after.
Singing by Heart is an hour session singing a mixture of Christian songs and well-known secular songs that people with dementia will know and be able to interact with. It includes a Bible verse before each song and one line prayer after each song and ends each session with The Lord’s Prayer. Contact: lynne.sillence@gmail.com or 07974 372207
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St. Denys Memory Café
St Denys Church Centre, Dundee Road, SO17 2ND
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month, from 2-4pm. Join us for activities, cuppa, cake and chat.
John will be serving special coffees from his magic machine and we have some chocolate and foody quizes and puzzles. Do come!
Thornhill Memory Café
Medwall Court, Tatwin Road, Thornhill, SO19 6JS
First Tuesday of every month, from 2-4pm with Admiral Nurse present. We will be taking part in Dementia UKs ‘Time for a Cuppa’. Come along to enjoy some tea and cake. If you would like to donate, we will have a collection box for Dementia UK.
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Lordswood Memory Café
King’s Church Centre, 414 Coxford Rd, SO16 5LL
Every 1st Wednesday each month, from 2-4pm. With tea, coffee, cake and friendship. All are welcome whether diagnosed or not, do come along and meet with others going through similar experiences. Sensory Session this week, nice smells and a quiz game to identify smells. Nail bar done by volunteers. Colouring available too.
Harmony Café
Hope Centre, Kings Community Church, Drayton Close,
Weston, SO19 9JN
1st Wednesday each month from 2-4pm. This week we will be sharing memories of our experiences with the Memory Box. The theme this month is cookery.
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Lord’s Hill Memory Café
Lord’s Hill Church, Lordshill District Centre SO16 8HY
1.30-3pm
Meets weekly for Coffee, Cake and Connect with the 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month being particularly dementia friendly.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Make & Brew Café, Shirley
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St. James Road Methodist Church, St. James Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5HE
3rd March – Teapot
1st Monday of each month, 2.30 – 4.30pm, come and chat, read newspapers, do some craft and enjoy a cuppa with homemade cake selection to meet friends old and new. No need to book, just turn up. Parking behind church.
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Connections at Highfield Church
Highfield Church, Highfield Lane, SO17 1RL.
10 till 12 midday, every Monday morning, start the week with a friendly coffee and chat session, activities too. A warm and fun space to meet friends and make new ones. More information from Keith Fox.
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Monty’s Majors
Monty’s Community Hub, 59 Montague Avenue, Sholing, SO19 0QB
From 1pm every Tuesday. A warm welcoming space for older people or those living alone.
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Mayflower Court, Coffee & Cake
62-70 Westwood Road, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1DP
11am in Reception area. Open to all. Please phone
02380 670200 to confirm it is happening.
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Dementia Support Group
Community Western Hospital, SO16 4XE
10-12 noon every Wednesday, no booking required.
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Musical Memories
Shirley Salvation Army Hall, Victory Street, SO15 5LH.
Thursday morning, 10.30 till 12.00. A dementia friendly singalong. Meet friends, sing and have a cuppa.
For more details contact 02380 771655, ask for Sally Ann.
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Coffee and Cake
St Denys Church, Dundee Road, St Denys, SO17 2ND, from 1.30-3pm. For more information email the Church Office
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Bursledon Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7LW. For more information email
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Hope Café 8.30 – 11.30am.
WEDNESDAYS
Omega Café: Drop in anytime from 10 until 12.
Armchair exercise: Starts at 10am for about 25 minutes.
Community Lunch: At Midday.
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Speedwell Court, Mansbridge in February
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Speedwell Court is a Residential and Dementia Care Centre, Mansbridge Road, Southampton, SO18 3HW. For more information on any of these events or to book your place please email or phone 02382 356990
Dementia & Carer Support Drop-In
Wednesday 5th March, 2-3.30pm. A friendly session where carers and those they care for can come in, meet those in similar situations, talk, quiz, with hot drinks and cake. No need to book.
Talking Finance
Thursday 6th March, 12.30-4.30pm
A session talking about such topics from power of attorney, wills, probate provided by a local solicitor; financial scams and how to protect yourself provided by Hedge End police; & the pros and cons of equity release provided by Alresford Financial. – Lunch provided – Need to book in advance to cater for numbers.
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Cycles 4all
10.30am to 2.45pm (last ride starts at 2pm)
Visit the Pavilion in the Park at 1, Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh SO50 9LH for a bespoke cycling experience. Cost from £5. More information here.
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Southampton Park Walk
Meet @ the Hawthorns Café, SO15 7NN, Southampton Common at 9am. The meet point is by the start of park run between 2 oak trees close to Hawthorns but not outside it, look for the steward in high vis jacket labelled “Park Walker”. All Welcome!
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Cuppa Club, Memory Cafe.
First Monday in the month, 2.30-4pm. Click here for more information.
Inclusive film
Tuesday 11th March – Inside Out 2
Wednesday 12th March – Fisherman’s Friend, One and All, Berry Theatre
For more information check out their website here.
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Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton
For relaxed screenings throughout February go to their website
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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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