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Dementia News, Southampton – September 2026
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All,
Autumn sees a major Festival of Culture her in Southampton , see below.
We’d love to see you at our Tea Dance on Tuesday 6th October – do reserve your places using the link below – it’s always a fun time for all.
This week we’ve got Singing by Heart starting again after the summer break, Time Together Memory Cafe at Sholing and Lordshill Cafe will be opening this month’s memory box. Dave will be hosting the monthly Men’s Meet on Tuesday and there is of course the usual weekly activities advertised later on in this email.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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The Romsey Dementia Action Group (ROMDAG) DemFest festival takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Sir Harald Hillier Gardens, in Romsey.
A free open event offering support, inspiration, and guidance for families, individuals, and carers affected by dementia and cognitive conditions.
Live music, circus skills and children’s entertainment with Juggling Jake, sports, outdoor activities, and expert advice.
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Heritage Open Days returns in Southampton….11-20 September 2026
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/whats-on.html
Southampton residents and visitors are once again being invited to step inside the city’s remarkable medieval past this September, as Heritage Open Days returns with free opportunities to explore some of the city’s most historic places, including rarely seen spaces and hidden gems across the Old Town between Friday 11 to Sunday 20 September. All is FREE to explore!
See website for details, and JOIN IN!
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Men’s Meets
For all men, caring for someone living with dementia. We would love you to join us for a walk and a catch up. We will meet at the Cowherds on the Common on Tuesday 8th September at 1pm for a short stroll, back to the Cowherds for some lunch and chat and should be finished by 3pm. For more information contact Dave Hendra by email or phone 07466 914671
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Carers, are you registered with Unpaid Carers in Southampton, the council backed organisation to help you? Do you have a carers card which gives you discounts? Do you need help and advice about a range of topics from Carers rights, and would you like to join the carers choir or their bowling sessions?
Tel. Debbie on 02380 832253 or email them on support@unpaidcarers.org.uk and look at their website https://unpaidcarerssupport.org.uk/
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Singing By Heart
1st Monday of the month at Snowdrop Place Care Home, Pavilion Road, Hedge End, SO30 2ZS. 11.00am-12.45pm with light lunch 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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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. We will open this month’s Memory Box on Work.
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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
7th September – 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
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.
Community Cinema
2.30-4pm, every Monday at The Wickets care home, Banister Road, (opposite Lidl), SO15 2EN. Open to anyone who enjoys classic ‘feel good’ films including those living with dementia and their loved ones. For more information and to attend call 023 8255 9260 or email Nikki
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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
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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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