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Dementia News, Southampton – October 2026
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
TEA DANCE! Have you booked your place? You’re still welcome to come along, even if you’ve not done that, but if you’ve any dietary requirements we should be aware of, do fill in the form so we can sure there’ll be something you can enjoy for tea. Details below on how to do this.
Men’s meet moves to Wednesday this month, and Thursday’s Lordshill Cafe open the Memory Box next week. We do hope you’re able to join us for one or more of our gatherings.
Please note that Thornhill Memory Cafe, due to be on Tuesday, has been CANCELLED by the venue. They plan to meet again as usual in November.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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We invite you to join us for this year’s Tea Dance on Tuesday 6th October, 2-4pm at St. Denys Church Centre. We have an Indian theme this year, but there will still be dancing, time to chat and of course tea! Click here to reserve your space(s).
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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 Wednesday 7th October 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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| The Big Conversation on Care is part of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care and aims to give people across England a direct voice in shaping the future of a proposed National Care Service. Check out the website for more details on how you can have your say. |
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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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Tea Dance
St Denys Church Centre, Dundee Road, SO17 2ND.
Come to our afternoon Tea Dance, 2-4pm. £5 payable on the door. Join us for dancing, chatting, tea and cake as well as some tastes of India. More details above or contact us by email or phone 07535 164014.
Thornhill Memory Café – CANCELLED this month
Medwall Court Community Centre, Tatwin Close, Thornhill, SO19 6JS. For more information contact the Admiral Nurse on 0300 123 4026
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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. This week we will be opening the Memory Box. More information from Caraway.
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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
5th October – 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
Singing for Wellbeing
Weekly at Mayflower Studios, Above Bar Street, SO14 7DU, 2-3.30pm. Click here for more information.
Carers Group
1st Tuesday of each month, 6.30-8.30pm at Sholing Salvation Army Centre, 93 North East Road, Sholing, SO19 8AF.
A group for any unpaid carer to drop in – just enjoy a cuppa and chat or find out more information on what’s available for carers. It’s all very relaxed, just a small donation of 50p for your cuppa and a biscuit. More details from Debbie.
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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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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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