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Dementia News, Southampton – August 2026
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
Sadly, last week was the last Memory Cafe at Weston for a few months, we’ll let you know when we re-open. But for anyone who is in that area do go along to the Woolston Memory Cafe, which happens on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, you’ll be sure to find a warm welcome.
It’s our second week of the month so Time Together at Sholing and Lordshill Memory Cafe this week but do check what other cafes & spaces are open for you to pop along and enjoy.
Read about our two new groups starting in September and if these are relevant to you do get in touch – Living Well with Dementia and our Course for Carers. And if you are a carer and haven’t yet heard about Unpaid Carers, read more about them below and get signed up.
Hope you’re keeping cool during our hot summer.
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, 10-11.30am 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.
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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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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. This week we will open this month’s Memory Box on Animals.
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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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11th August – 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 (9th August) 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
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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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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