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Info courtesy of Caraway
Dementia News Southampton – April/May 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
We hope you had a good Easter weekend and were able to get out and enjoy the Spring flowers in bloom.
A reminder to use the contact information for each event to check it is happening as we are not always given up to date changes. As ever, any queries do get in touch via email or phone 07535 164014 and leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we’re able.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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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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Sholing Memory Café
St. Mary’s Church Hall, St. Monica Road, Southampton, SO19 8ES
1-3pm, every 4th Monday.
We will go on a journey, Southampton Through Time, with Andy Skinner from Southampton City Council Culture Museum. For more information email Sarah Cole
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Chai Corner
Vedic Society Hindu Temple, 79-195 Radcliffe Rd, Southampton SO14 0PS
11.30am-1pm. The last Wednesday of the month. Free parking available!
Please do share with those who may find it beneficial, but also come along to connect with colleagues raising awareness of Dementia locally! For more information contact Nazima
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Community Wellbeing Hub
Graham Road, Southampton, SO14 0AW
The last Wednesday of every month, 11am to 1pm
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Make & Brew Café, Shirley
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St. James Road Methodist Church, St. James Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5HE
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28th April – Bereavement Café
Last Monday of each month, 2 – 4pm, for support and friendship, cuppa and biscuits. No need to book, but further information available from Maureen Syed Tel: 07818 851854
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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. More information here
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Mayflower Court, Coffee & Cake
62-70 Westwood Road, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1DP
11am in Reception area. Open to all. Any queries phone
02380 670200
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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. More information contact 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. 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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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. Choose from a range of bikes including wheelchair accessible bikes, recumbents and power assisted bikes and explore the Dragonfly Trails around the beautiful parkland of Fleming Park. Cost from £5. More information here.
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Sensory 4all
Visit the mesmerising sensory room for personally tailored session at the Pavilion on the park, Eastleigh. Suitable for all. £20 per session. Find out 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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Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton
For relaxed screenings 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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