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Dementia News Southampton – December 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
We enjoyed our Christmas service last week, and if we didn’t see you there we hope to see you at one of our cafes soon. We are in the run up to Christmas now with more Advent Candles being lit in churches across the city. As the lights shine in the long evenings, we hope that you’re able to get out to enjoy some Christmas festivities, whether at one of our memory cafes or just walking around the towns enjoying the Christmas lights.
In the meantime…..
Early Bird tickets for our Classical Concert in March next year. Take advantage of the reduced rate and buy your tickets before 6th January.
Carers Course – new course begins on Tuesday 6th January 2026.
More information on these are below.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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Reframing Dementia
Meets next on Monday, 15th December. A safe place for those who have recently received a diagnosis of dementia. More details above or contact Karen or Dave for further information. You can just turn up on the day.
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We will be running our next Carers Course from Tuesday 6th January 2026, at Potters Court, Maybush. If you would like to know more or would like to reserve a place please contact us via email.
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We are so excited to invite you to join us for a beautiful evening of classical music performed by the acclaimed Chamber Ensemble of London, in support of Caraway. With it’s members counted among some of the finest classical musicians in the country, the ensemble’s exquisite playing and fabulous programme promise an evening to remember.
To get our Early Bird rate buy your ticket before 6th January 2026 – maybe a gift for someone this Christmas? Click here to purchase your ticket(s).
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Dementia Friendly Cinema
Templeton Place Care Home has teamed up with Harbour Lights Picture House, Ocean Village for a relaxed showing (dementia friendly) of ‘It’s a wonderful life’. It’s on Monday 15th December at 1pm. Tickets are £5 each.
Tickets: Available online Harbour Lights Picturehouse | Southampton Cinema | Picturehouse, from the ticket office in person or by calling Bookings line 08719 025747
Do join us for this relaxed showing with lower sound levels and dimmed lighting of this Christmas classic. Complimentary refreshments are available in the interval and there’s also a chance to win a Christmas Hamper!
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Families living with a dementia diagnosis needed!
Would you be willing to talk to first year medical students about dementia?
Southampton University Faculty of Medicine has joined a ground-breaking programme called “Time for Dementia”. On this programme, pairs of students from the Medical Faculty visit families in the region who are living with a dementia diagnosis. These visits take place once a term, i.e. 3 times a year – once in Spring, once in Summer and once in Autumn.
Each visit lasts about an hour or an hour and a half (max). The students are there to learn from the families and gain the fullest possible picture of everyday life with the condition. The visits give the students an invaluable understanding that they can’t get from a book or a classroom. It’s an experience the students will remember for many years.
Talking to students is one way families living with dementia can have a powerful impact on how dementia is understood by the consultants, doctors and researchers of the future.
Duncan Salkeld of Alzheimer’s Society, said, ‘This is about shaping attitudes before the students begin their career in medicine. It’s a great programme and we are looking for local families to participate. The feedback we’ve had so far has been amazing. Families feel they are giving back and students get a unique experience and gain confidence. Joining Time for Dementia means your voice will be heard, and you’ll have a real impact. It’s also fun, and you’ll develop a rapport.’
If you feel you’d like to join in with Time for Dementia, or just chat it over, please contact Duncan Salkeld, Time for Dementia Officer, on 07834 406272 or him at email duncan.salkeld@alzheimers.org.uk or timefordementia@alzheimers.org.uk
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Singing By Heart
Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way, SO30 2GL.
11.00-12.45 with lunch after. School term time only.
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. More information from lynne.sillence@gmail.com or 07974 372207
Sholing Memory Café
NEW VENUE: Salvation Army Church, 93 North East Road, Sholing, SO19 8AF.
1-3pm, a week earlier than normal this month due to the Christmas holidays. Join us for live music and Christmas celebrations. For more information contact Sarah Cole.
Shirley Memory Café
Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE
From 2-4pm, 3rd Monday each month. Come along to enjoy some tea and cake with others living with dementia. Uke Box Glory will be singing some Christmas songs for us as we have a Christmassy afternoon.
Townhill Park Memory Café
Townhill Farm Community Centre, Wessex Road, Townhill Park, SO18 3RA.
1-3pm, meets the 3rd Monday of the month. You’ll always be sure of a warm welcome, with a cuppa and cake. Time to chat and different activities each month. CHRISTMAS PARTY! Quiz, carols, crackers, making decorations, cards, raffle, party food and live music from Gary Matthews. More information from Jo Frost.
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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. It’s our Christmas Party this week so do come along and join us for this celebration. For more information contact Caraway.
Maybush Memory Café
Potters Court, 538 Wimpson Lane, SO16 4JA
3rd Tuesday each month, 2-4pm. With Christmas round the corner we will sing some carols and have a reflection from Rev. Ali. For more information contact Caraway.
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Woolston Memory Café
Bishops Crescent Community Room, Woolston, SO19 2FH.
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4pm. Join us at this dementia friendly café. Come for fun and friendship, support and help, kindness and understanding, activities and entertainment. Christmas Party this week with live music. For more information contact Jo Frost.
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Lord’s Hill Memory Café
Lord’s Hill Church, Lordshill District Centre SO16 8HY
1.15-2.45pm
Meets weekly for Coffee, Cake and Connect with the 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month being particularly dementia friendly. Join us for a cuppa and cake.
This is our last meeting this year and we will see you again on Thursday 8th January 2026. For more information contact Caraway.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Singing for the Brain
Fortnightly on a Thursday from 1.45 to 3.15pm at Thornhill Baptist Church, Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TR.
Singing improves your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. For more information call 023 8061 0159 or email SouthHants@alzheimers.org.uk
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Senior Saints strives to help over 60s improve their lifestyle and maintain their independence through a mixture of physical exercise and social activities. Check their website for what they offer, scroll down the page to see their timetable for the week.
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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 1.30pm 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
Fish and Chip Friday
Dawson Lodge, Botley Road, Southampton, SO30 3RS host this every Friday. To book a place call 023 80465707 or email Kirsten
The Haven Lunch Club
St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, SO15 2LU, from 11am – 2.30pm. £5 for a 2 course lunch. For more information check out the website.
Fish and Chip Friday @ Mayflower Court
62-70 Westwood Road, 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 call Mayflower Court on 02380 670200.
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Spare Chair Sunday
Dawson Lodge, Botley Road, Southampton, SO30 3RS welcome guests every Sunday. To book a place call 023 80465707 or email Kirsten
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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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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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Inclusive film – CHECK WEBSITE
For more information check out their website here.
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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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