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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
The autumn term for schools begins next week as does our September programmes for all our memory cafes. Next week we have St. Denys cafe having a go at calligraphy, Thornhill has a Pharmacist visiting and Lordswood open this month’s memory box.
There’s also a few extras to tell you about, our Living Well with Dementia group starting on Wednesday, our Course for all those caring for someone living with dementia starts soon, and do book your place to join us for our Tea Dance on 6th October, always a fun afternoon.
More information on all of these is below.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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Have you been recently diagnosed with dementia? An opportunity for you to come and share with others about what this means for you and learn how you can live well with your dementia. This group will start on Wednesday 2nd September, 10.30am – 12 noon and continue to meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. More information below and to reserve a place use the QR code on the flyer or click here.
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We have our next Course for Carers starting in September at Sholing. If you are caring for someone who has recently received a diagnosis of dementia then we invite you to come along to these seven sessions. For more information check our website. To reserve a place please email Ros or call the Caraway phone, 07535 164014, leave a message and we’ll call you back. If you can’t make this course but are interested in our next one, this will start in January 2027.
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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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St. Denys Memory Café
St Denys Church Centre, Dundee Road, SO17 2ND.
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month, from 2-4pm. Join us this week and have a go at Calligraphy writing, as well as enjoy the usual cuppa, chat and cake. More information here.
Thornhill Memory Café
Medwall Court Community Centre, Tatwin Close, Thornhill, SO19 6JS, 1st Tuesday of the month, 2-4pm. A Pharmacist will join us this week to share what they are able to offer you, as well as the usual tea and cake. For more information contact the Admiral Nurse on 0300 123 4026
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Lordswood Memory Café
King’s Church Centre, 414 Coxford Rd, SO16 5LL
Every 1st Wednesday each month, from 2-4pm. With tea, coffee, cake and friendship. We explore the Memory Box this month. For more details contact Sally on 07712 182266.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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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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