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Dementia News, Southampton – April 2026
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
Lots of cafes meeting next week, hope to see you at one of them. Also information on our annual gathering, Refresh & Resource Day on Monday 11th May. This is open to anyone involved with working with older people or caring for someone. More information below. Don’t forget our Ageing Well Fayre , 2 days earlier on Saturday 9th May, again information below.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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The Ageing Well Fayre Saturday May 9th 1 till 4 pm at Avenue St Andrews Church Hall.
Join us – there will be stands on nature, exercise, health and care – how to age well in Southampton. We will also have Uke Box Glory, a Ukelele Band playing, listen or join in with Kim-Roberta, our Singer, there’ll be games for children and afternoon tea to enjoy. A great afternoon of fun. Please join us! Free entry.
‘Caraway, Walfinch and Southampton Manor Care Home, working together’
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Our annual gathering, open to anyone. We welcome Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK & Ireland, as our main speaker and for those interested in the work of Open Doors, she will also be leading one of our workshops on that topic. More information is available on our website or you can book your place here.
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A reminder that ageuk in Southampton have many resources to help those living with dementia. Information on their Padwell Road Day Centre, and benefits advice:
Age UK Southampton offers free and comprehensive information on a wide range of subjects affecting older people – from Pension Credit to care packages. They say “We can help you identify the problem, explain the choices available and help you decide what you want to do. We may be able to provide individual support if you need further help to resolve the problem.” Do check out their website for more information.
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Singing By Heart
3rd Monday of the month at Moorhill Care Home, Moorhill Road, West End, SO30 3AZ.
11.00-12.45 with lunch after. School term time only.
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
Shirley Memory Café
Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE
From 2-4pm, 3rd Monday each month. Come along to enjoy some tea and cake with others living with dementia. This week Andy joins us from the Council to share more history of Southampton, this session on World War 2. More information from Liz.
Townhill Park Memory Café
Townhill Farm Community Centre, Wessex Road, Townhill Park, SO18 3RA.
1-3pm, meets the 3rd Monday of the month. You’ll always be sure of a warm welcome. A chance to relax and chatter with other attendees while having a tea, coffee, cold drink. Our post Easter cafe will have a St. George’s Day theme in preparation for 23rd. Traditional snacks and drinks will be available. More information from Jo Frost.
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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. We will have the usual activities and Jaquie & Steve will lead us in some singing. For more information contact Caraway.
Southampton Manor Memory Café
111 Burgess Rd, Bassett, Southampton SO16 7AG
2-3.30pm. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month and is open to all, residents and non. For more information contact Jackie Cooper.
Maybush Memory Café
Potters Court, 538 Wimpson Lane, SO16 4JA
3rd Tuesday each month, 2-4pm. Sally Ann will be joining us to chat about preventing falls. For more information contact Caraway.
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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’ll enjoy singing some well known songs. For more information contact 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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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
Singing for Wellbeing
Weekly at Mayflower Studios, Above Bar Street, SO14 7DU, 2-3.30pm. Click here for more information.
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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
Fish and Chip Friday
Dawson Lodge, Botley Road, Southampton, SO30 3RS host this every Friday. To book a place call 023 80465707 or email Kirsten
The Haven Lunch Club
St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, SO15 2LU, from 11am – 2.30pm. £5 for a 2 course lunch. For more information check out the website.
Fish and Chip Friday @ Mayflower Court
62-70 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP.
Homemade Fish and Chips lunchtime for elderly members of the community who would otherwise be eating on their own from 12pm. Booking is essential, please call Mayflower Court on 02380 670200.
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Spare Chair Sunday
Dawson Lodge, Botley Road, Southampton, SO30 3RS welcome guests every Sunday. To book a place call 023 80465707 or email Kirsten
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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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Never an easy decision, there is an online guide you can check out here.
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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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