ISSUE #1.43: 2 September 2024
Dear Friends,
Here is the weekly line up for this week…
With love,
Caraway Dementia Action Group |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS!
Tuesday 10th September 2 till 4 pm, the Salty Sea Dogs Singers are coming to St Denys Memory Cafe, which will be held in the church, St Denys Church, Dundee Road
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Tuesday October 1st is the International Day of the Older Person and Caraway will be holding a Tea Dance at St Denys Church Centre, 2 till 4pm. Live music from Second Wind, dancing, and dance demonstrations, raffle, afternoon tea and fun and laughter. Please come. It’s free but you must book your place. Bookings by email to caraway@caraway.uk.com or tel 07535 164014
This event is supported by The Rotary Club of Southampton Solent Trust Fund
Caraway Carers Course
Calling all Carers of someone with dementia. Are you struggling to cope with your situation? Would you like to find out more about how to live well with dementia, and to meet health professionals who can help you? Then come to our carers course, the next one starts on 9th September, 1 till 3 pm at St Mary’s Church, Sholing. No cost but donations welcome.
For a chat about it or to apply, click website to take you to the link
or, email us on caraway@caraway.uk.com or telephone us on 07535 164014
Course lead Ros Simpson.
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS: Register your interest here!
MAYFLOWER THEATRE OFFER>>>>
An exciting ticket offer for Acosta Danza Junior which will be at MAST Mayflower Studios from 19-21 September 2024.
We have an offer for £5 tickets per person. These can be bookable via our website here or by phoning our box office on 02380 711811 and using the code: DANZAREACH (Max 4 tickets per booking) available on all performances.
I hope this is of interest to some of your members. |
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Hope Café: Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW, from 8.30 – 11.30am. Pop in for a cuppa & a piece of cake and chat. Free but donations appreciated.
MHA Lordshill Friendship group: Lordshill Community Centre, Cromarty Rd, Lordshill, Southampton SO16 8LX, from 10am—12pm, costs £3
Singing By Heart: Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way SO30 2GL, from 11.00-12.00 with light refreshments 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. 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 372207Mayfield Nursery – Walking Group: Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 10am at Mayfield Nurseries Entrance. Feel the benefit of the outdoors and connecting with nature in a supportive environment.Mayfield Nursery – Gardening for Dementia: Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 1-3pm. Where we will be working at Mayfield nurseries ‘hands on’ with plants. Feel the benefit of the outdoors and connecting with nature in a supportive environment. |
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| St Denys Memory Café: St Denys Church & Centre, St Denys Road, SO17 2ND, 2 till 4 pm.
A warm welcome for all at this cafe for people living with dementia, their carers and friends, or for carers alone.
Special event:….. Salty Sea Dog Singers are coming, and will entertain us with songs, music and fun.
Come and join in a fun afternoon. No cost, donations welcome.
Thornhill Memory Café: CANCELLED this month due to essential repairs, we will meet again as usual in October. |
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| Lordswood Memory Cafe. A small and friendly cafe with chat, and the topic of schooldays.
Come and see Miss on Wednesday afternoon, 2-4pm at Kings Church, 414 Coxford Road, Lordswood, Southampton, SO16 5LL. for details contact Sally Collins, 07712 182266
Weston Memory Cafe 2 till 4 pm at The Hope Centre, Kings Community Church, Drayton Close, Weston, SO19 9JN.
It is Positive Thinking Month so we will be positively full of chat fun and activities.
Hosted by Sian Hurst and her team from Nurse Plus. for details contact Sian on southampotonhomecare@nurseplusuk.com or tel 02380 638935 or Caraway on 07535 164014
Wednesdays @ Holy Saviour Bitterne: Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW.
- 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 but is always varied and yummy! Donations welcome.
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| Hope Café: Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW, from 8.30 – 11.30am. Pop in for a cuppa & a piece of cake and chat. Free but donations appreciated. Weekly
Thursday Cuppa: St Mary’s Church, Sholing, SO19 8ES, from 10-11.30am.
Coffee, Cake & Connect: Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, SO16 8HY. 1.30-3pm
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| Coffee and Cake: St Denys Church, Dundee Road, St Denys, SO17 2ND, from 1.30-3pm.
The Haven Lunch Club: St Mark’s Church, Archers Road, SO15 2LU, from 11am – 2.30pm.
MHA Singing for Wellbeing @ Hebron Court: Hebron Court, 46 Rollesbrook Gardens, Southampton SO15 5WB, from 11am – 12.
Fish and Chip Friday @ Mayflower Court: 62-70 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP. Join us for 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 book by Wednesday lunchtime. To reserve your place or for more information please call Mayflower Court on 02380 670200.
Mayfield Nursery – Digital Drop-in: Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 1-3pm. Perhaps you are struggling with a task, looking to try something new, or your gadgets are not behaving themselves? Free Technical Advice and Assistance for phones, tablets and laptops, just drop in. For more details phone 07966 474188. |
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| Southampton Park Walk: Meet @ the Hawthorns Café, SO15 7NN. Meeting at the café on 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! For a gentle 5km walk around the Common, many go to Hawthorns Café for a coffee and chat after. |
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