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Dementia News, Southampton – March 2026
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
Don’t we all feel better for seeing the sunshine this week and we hope you have been able to get out to enjoy it and all the spring flowers coming out too. We are blessed by having many green spaces in our city where spring is showing its glory!
Check out the news extras this week with Southampton Manor inviting you to a health and well-being afternoon, this is for anyone, you don’t have to be a resident. We also announce a new Memory Cafe starting in April at The Wickets, a new Care Home off The Avenue, opposite Lidl. This is a new venue for the Chai and Chat cafe and is open to all. Information on both of these below.
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 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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The Ageing Well Fayre….Save the Date! Saturday May 9th 1 till 4 pm at Avenue St Andrews Church Hall.
Join us for stands on nature, exercise, health and care. Also Uke Box Glory, Ukelele Band, listen of join in with Kim, our Singer, games for children and enjoy afternoon tea. A great afternoon of fun. Please join us! Free entry.
Caraway, Walfinch and Southampton Manor Care Home, working together.
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Singing By Heart
4th Monday of the month at Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way, SO30 2GL.
11.00-12.45 with light refreshments 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. 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
Sholing Memory Café
Salvation Army Church, 93 North East Road, Sholing, SO19 8AF.
1-3pm, 4th Monday of each month. The Sea Shanties will be joining us for some singing. For more information contact Sarah Cole.
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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 with Brian Budden. 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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Make & Brew Café, Shirley
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St. James Road Methodist Church, St. James Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5HE
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30th 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 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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Cuppa Club, Memory Cafe.
First Tuesday in the month, 2.30-4pm. Click here for more information.
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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