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Dementia News, Southampton – May 2026
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
Do come along to the Ageing Well Fayre TOMORROW, Saturday, 9th May, lots of fun to be had as well as learn more about how to age well in Southampton. Note that Reframing Dementia meets on TUESDAY next week, change of day for this session only. Memory Cafes also on this week, hope to see you there!
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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Reframing Dementia
Meets TUESDAY 12th May. 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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A reminder that ageuk in Southampton have many resources to help those living with dementia. Information on their Padwell Road Day Centre, and benefits advice:
Age UK Southampton offers free and comprehensive information on a wide range of subjects affecting older people – from Pension Credit to care packages. They say “We can help you identify the problem, explain the choices available and help you decide what you want to do. We may be able to provide individual support if you need further help to resolve the problem.” Do check out their website for more information.
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The Ageing Well Fayre, Saturday May 9th – 1 till 4 pm at Avenue St Andrews Church Hall
Do come along and join us – there will be stands on nature, exercise, health and care. We will have Uke Box Glory, a Ukelele Band playing, listen or join in with Kim, our Singer, there’ll be games for children and afternoon tea to enjoy. A great afternoon of fun – Free entry.
‘Caraway, Walfinch and Southampton Manor Care Home, working together’
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Singing By Heart
2nd Monday of the month at Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way, SO30 2GL.
11.00am-12.45pm with light 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. 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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Time Together Memory Café
Community Room, 200 Orpen Road, Sholing, SO19 0EA
1-3pm. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. A safe and friendly environment, with refreshments and activities or to just come and chat. For all those living with dementia. For more information contact Sarah Cole, 023 8042 5406.
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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. Sally Ann joins us this week to talk about preventing falls and how to deal with them.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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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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Make & Brew Café, Shirley
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St. James Road Methodist Church, St. James Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5HE
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12th May – Supper Club
Usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 5.45pm for a three course meal at 6pm prompt. You need to book by the previous Sunday (10th May) signing Menu on Café or Car Park notice boards or ring Liz on 07789 501249 by that Sunday to check and book a place. Donations only for meal that is followed by a brief devotion including a hymn.
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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
Singing for Wellbeing
Weekly at Mayflower Studios, Above Bar Street, SO14 7DU, 2-3.30pm. Click here for more information.
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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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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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Never an easy decision, there is an online guide you can check out here.
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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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