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Dementia News Southampton – November 2024
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All,
Welcome to the new look weekly email which helps to keep you informed of what is happening each week for those living with dementia in Southampton. Anything extra happening will appear at the top, then we’ll have our Memory Cafés happening for that week. At the bottom we will also include information of other regular Cafés and events that are open to everyone but are not organised by Caraway.
You’ll notice we’ve a new Café added to our list, Harmony Café at Weston. This is our re-named gathering, open to all and you can be sure of a warm welcome. Check out the details for Wednesday!
Do send us your feedback and keep in touch with any ‘extras’ happening that would be of interest to others living with dementia.
Best wishes,
Ros, Jo, Katherine, Dave & Karen and all our Café leads
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ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY VISITS CARAWAY!
The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Sholing Memory Cafe and Carers Course on Saturday, 26th October, one of the eight memory cafes that happen around Southampton each month, supported by 12 Chaplains and 80 volunteers.
It was a great honour to be selected for the Archbishop to come to meet people living with dementia, and their carers. The aim of the visit was that the Archbishop wanted to get into conversation with and hear the stories of our attendees, and he did just that. Coming with several others, including Bishop Philip of Winchester, the Archbishop’s Assistant and 2 photographers, many many conversations were had. He did a jigsaw with one person, looked at photographs of the childhood of another one, and was speaking French to another couple who were French.
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After talking to people on each table, the Archbishop come through to a mini session of the Carers Course in the church. The theme was about moving along the journey of many losses and stresses, and we looked at taking small steps to improve quality of life for both carer and person with dementia, and also of acceptance, recognising that there is a place of despair involved too. The Archbishop then spoke to the carers and shared how he had felt as a son looking after an alcoholic father, how alone he felt, and he encouraged the carers and appreciated the support given to them. He also reflected on the process of bargaining, despair and acceptance, applying this to Jesus’ experiences in the time leading up to his death. A special afternoon for all.
Margaret Hague, one of our Chaplains, said:
“I felt quite touched by the afternoon and it had quite an impact on me. I was really taken with the Archbishop’s humility and the fact that he was so ‘in the moment’ when asked to pray at the end of the Carer’s session. The way he talked about his own experience and about Jesus – and the way he affirmed the work of Caraway was just so special. It was a pleasure to be there.”
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Dementia UK in partnership with Nationwide
This partnership between Nationwide and Dementia UK, is offering 45-minute appointments with a dementia specialist nurse in their branches. The dementia specialist nurses, called Admiral Nurses, can offer advice to families and carers about dementia symptoms and progression, guidance on how to support someone living with the condition and manage changes in behaviour, advice on navigating the social care system and legal issues or simply provide emotional support to family carers .
Click here for the Dementia UK website which gives further details about the clinic and how to book.
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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 on 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.
Story Telling with Chris Townsend. The usual Puzzles & Games.
Thornhill Memory Café
Medwall Court, Tatwin Road, Thornhill, SO19 6JS
First Tuesday of every month, from 2-4pm with Admiral Nurse present. This week we take a trip – Southampton Through Time, visit from Culture & Tourism, Southampton City Council, Andy Skinner.
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Lordswood Memory Café
King’s Church Centre, 414 Coxford Rd, Southampton, 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.
Harmony Café
Hope Centre, Kings Community Church, Drayton Close,
Weston, Southampton, SO19 9JN
1st Wednesday each month from 2-4pm
This week you can make an Autumn dreamcatcher, enjoy fireworks, autumn crafts and games.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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KES@AvenueSt Andrews
Tuesdays during term time only 2.30-3.45pm
United Reformed Church, The Avenue, Southampton
King Edward’s School 6th formers meet local residents and Communicare service users for cake and activities.
FREE but voluntary donation of £3 to cover costs.
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The Point, Eastleigh
Inclusive cinema views, this month showing the film IF, 10.45am, more information here
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Coffee, Cake & Connect
Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, SO16 8HY.
1.30-3pm
Come and join us for a cuppa and chat. The 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month are especially dementia friendly.
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Coffee and Cake
St Denys Church, Dundee Road, St Denys, SO17 2ND, from 1.30-3pm.
The Haven Lunch Club
St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, SO15 2LU, from 11am – 2.30pm. The Haven Lunch Club is a thriving gathering of all kinds of people who love to come together to share a delicious meal. £5 for a 2 course lunch.
Fish and Chip Friday @ Mayflower Court
62-70 Westwood Road, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1DP Homemade Fish and Chips lunchtime for elderly members of the community who would otherwise be eating on their own from 12pm. Booking is essential, please book by Wednesday lunchtime. To reserve your place or for more information please call Mayflower Court on 02380 670200.
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Holy Saviour Church, Bitterne in November
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Bursledon Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7LW
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Hope Café
8.30 – 11.30am. Pop in for a cuppa & a piece of cake and chat. Free but donations appreciated.
WEDNESDAYS
Omega Café: Drop in anytime from 10 until 12. Free tea, coffee, cake, and chat.
Armchair exercise: Starts at 10am for about 25 minutes. Led by a qualified instructor; light exercise whilst still sitting! Donations welcome.
Community Lunch: At Midday. Food varies between jacket potatoes, ploughman’s, quiche, soup, breakfast rolls and pizza to name a few. Donations welcome.
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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! For a gentle 5km walk around the Common, many go to Hawthorns Café for a coffee and chat after.
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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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