All info courtesy of Caraway

WHATS ON THIS WEEK!

Brought to you by… Caraway

Our Caraway Course for Carers, Sholing Autumn 24, is specifically designed for carers of someone with a new diagnosis (within the last 2 years) of a dementia. Running alongside Caraway Memory Cafes, the course introduces how you can live well with dementia and what support networks are available in Southampton.  Find out more…

NOW TAKING BOOKING:  Register your interest here!

Chai & Chat:  Vedic Society Temple Hall, Radcliffe Road, Northam, SO14 0PS, from 1 – 3PM.  Please come & join us, to…

• find out about the services available to you
• connect with others including experienced advisors
• have space to talk about your experiences looking after a family member or personal barrier
• find the support you need without the judgement!

Singing By Heart: Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way SO30 2GL, from 11.00-12.00 with sandwiches and cake or biscuit and drink 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 a online prayer after each song and ends each session with The Lord’s Prayer. It isn’t a memory café but any after activity such as light refreshments will afford the opportunity to engage fully with our volunteers. For more information contact Lynne.Sillence@salvationarmy.org.uk on 07974 372207

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.
Veg out Café @ October Books:    October Books, Portswood High Street, SO17 2NF, from 12-3pm for  Vegan food, pay as you please.

MHA Lordshill Friendship group:  Lordshill Community Centre, Cromarty Rd, Lordshill, Southampton SO16 8LX, from 10am—12pm, costs £3

Music for the Mind – Songwriting:  Planet Sounds (opposite the Co-op), 40 Terminus Terrace, SO14 3FE from 1.30-3pm. SoCo Music Project presents a free fun and social Music-Making Session for all abilities.  Places are limited for more details, please email mark@socomusicproject.org.uk.

Mayfield 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.

Memories Tea & Me:  Shirley Library, Shirley Precinct, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5LL from 10.30am – 12. Look back at times gone by over a cup of tea with the Memory Box Foundation.

St Denys Memory Café:  St Denys Church & Centre, St Denys Road, SO17 2ND,  Cancelled this week because of Highfield Holiday @ Home!  Please do book a spot if you would like to enjoy our Spanish day instead – see above.

Maybush Memory Café: Potters Court, 538 Wimpson Lane, SO16 4JA, from 2-4pm. Maybush memory cafe hosted by Maggie, is for anyone living with dementia, you will find a warm welcome from our friendly supportive volunteers, advice and other carers learning to live well with dementia.

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.

Music for the Mind – Vocal & Instrumental:  Planet Sounds (opposite the Co-op), 40 Terminus Terrace, SO14 3FE from 1.30-3pm. Music Leaders Katy Hooper and Hayley McDonnell will explore mindfulness, meditation techniques through singing inspired by sounds and rhythms from around the world. SoCo Music Project presents a free fun and social Music-Making Session for all abilities.  Places are limited for more details, please email mark@socomusicproject.org.uk.

KES @ Avenue St Andrews:  Avenue St Andrews Church, The Avenue, SO171XQ, from 2.30-3.45pm for a Multi-generational club providing activities and Friendship, brought to you by Communicare working in partnership with King Edwards VI School and Avenue St Andrews Church. Suggested donation £3

Sport in Mind – Yoga:  Big Activity Room, St Marys Leisure Centre, 118A St Marys Road, SO14 0BL, from 2-2.50 with Michelle.

Many carers find singing together in harmony lifts spirits, improves confidence and well-being, and strengthens friendship networks amongst the carer community. You can expect to learn a repertoire of musical theatre numbers. Explore harmonies, breathing techniques, and voice skills. But most importantly, have a great time!

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. Normally soup & roll but on the 2nd Wednesday of the month something a bit more like a soup, ploughman’s or jacket potato. Donations welcome.

Woolston Friendship Club:  St Patrick’s Church Hall, Porchester Road, SO19 9BD, 10.15 – 11.30am often joined by children from St Patrick’s Primary School, term time only

Meeting Place @ October Books:  October Books, Portswood High Street, SO17 2NF, between 2.30pm to 4.30pm.  This is an intergenerational community drop in event, with painting, puzzles, board games and cream tea!

Thursday Cuppa:  St Mary’s Church, Sholing, SO19 8ES, from 10-11.30am.

Coffee, Cake & Connect:  Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, SO16 8HY. Drop in from 1.30-3pm.

CommuniTea Coffee Morning:  Weston Adventure Playground, Kingsclere Avenue, SO19 9QE, from 10am – 12pm for a multi-generational group with activities for children and drinks and chat for adults

Memories Tea & Me: Lordshill Library, Lordshill District Centre, Lordshill, Southampton SO16 8HY, from 11.30am – 1. Look back at times gone by over a cup of tea with the Memory Box Foundation.

Memories Tea & Me:  Chandlers Ford Library, Oakmount Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2LH  from 2-3.30pm. Look back at times gone by over a cup of tea with the Memory Box Foundation.

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. Spaces are limited so 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 07966474188.