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Dementia News Southampton – March 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
Hasn’t it been lovely to enjoy some bright sunny days and see the Spring bulbs coming into bloom, hopefully it cheers you as much as it does us. It’s the 3rd week of the month with Monday being particularly busy with many cafes across the city for you to visit.
We wanted to let you know about our new Bereavement Course, some information on this is below. If you know of anyone who would be interested do let them know about it.
As always, any queries do get in touch via email or phone 07535 164014
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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Do you know of anyone dealing with loss? We are starting our next Bereavement Course on 31st March. If you would like to know more information or someone would like to reserve a place then please email Caraway.
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Singing By Heart
Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way, SO30 2GL.
11.00-12.45 with 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. More information from lynne.sillence@gmail.com or 07974 372207
Townhill Park Memory Café
Townhill Farm Community Centre, Wessex Road, Townhill Park, SO18 3RA. 1-3pm, every 3rd Monday.
You’ll always be sure of a warm welcome, with a cuppa and cake. Time to chat and different activities each month. This week is ‘Book Club’ – bring a favourite book to share, could be a cook book, photo album, poetry or a novel.
Chai and Chat group
Vedic Society Hindu Temple, 79-195 Radcliffe Rd, Southampton SO14 0PS. 1.00pm -2.30pm. 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!
Shirley Memory Café
Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE
Every 3rd Monday each month, from 2-4pm. Andy Skinner joins us from Southampton City Council and takes us on a journey – ‘Southampton through time’.
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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. The usual activities as well as music with the Sholing Minstrels.
Maybush Memory Café
Potters Court, 538 Wimpson Lane, SO16 4JA
3rd Tuesday each month, 2-4pm. Brian Budden joins us today for some music and singing.
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Lord’s Hill Memory Café
Lord’s Hill Church, Lordshill District Centre SO16 8HY
1.30-3pm
Meets weekly for Coffee, Cake and Connect with the 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month being particularly dementia friendly. This week we’ll enjoy some singing.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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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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24th March – 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. For more information email
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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. Contact their church office for more information.
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Bursledon Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7LW. For more information email
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Hope Café 8.30 – 11.30am.
WEDNESDAYS
Omega Café: Drop in anytime from 10 until 12.
Armchair exercise: Starts at 10am for about 25 minutes.
Community Lunch: At Midday.
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Speedwell Court, Mansbridge in February
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Speedwell Court is a Residential and Dementia Care Centre, Mansbridge Road, Southampton, SO18 3HW. For more information on any of these events please email or phone 02382 356990
Dementia & Carer Support Drop-In
1st Wednesday of each month, 2-3.30pm, cuppa, cake and conversation.
Community Cinema Club
Friday 21st March, 2.30-4.30pm.No cost and no pressure to stay to the end. Need to book in advance.
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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. Cost from £5. 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 throughout March 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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