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All info courtesy of Caraway
Dementia News Southampton – February 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
We’re excited to have a new Memory Café opening in Townhill Park next week – do pop along if you’re in the area, details are below. We also invite you to our next inspirational evening on how churches can address dementia. If interested details are below for you to book your place.
As always, any queries do get in touch via email or phone 07535 164014
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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This will be a very informative evening for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia. If you would like to attend please sign up here
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New Café starting in Townhill Park
from Monday 17th February
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A reminder that AGEuk in Southampton have many resources to help those living with dementia. Information on Day Centres, Wellbeing checks with meals, assisted bathing and more. Do check out their website for more information.
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Singing By Heart
Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way, SO30 2GL.
11.00-12.45 with lunch 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. More information from lynne.sillence@gmail.com or 07974 372207
Townhill Park Memory Café
Starting today and every 3rd Monday.
1-3pm at Townhill Farm Community Centre, Wessex Road, Townhill Park, SO18 3RA.
You’re always be sure of a warm welcome, with a cuppa and cake. Time to chat and different activities each month. This week is our grand opening along with board games and puzzles.
Shirley Memory Café
Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE
Every 3rd Monday each month, from 2-4pm. Judith will join us for some gentle exercise.
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Chai and Chat group
Monday the 17th of Feb at Vedic Society Hindu Temple 1.00pm -2.30pm! Free parking available!
Please do share with those who may find it beneficial, but also come along to connect with colleagues raising awareness of Dementia locally!
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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. The usual activities as well as music with the Sholing Minstrels.
Maybush Memory Café
Potters Court, 538 Wimpson Lane, SO16 4JA
3rd Tuesday each month, 2-4pm. Today we explore our Memory Box on Health.
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Lord’s Hill Memory Café
Lord’s Hill Church, Lordshill District Centre SO16 8HY
1.30-3pm
Meets weekly for Coffee, Cake and Connect with the 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month being particularly dementia friendly.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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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. For more information email Keith Fox.
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Monty’s Majors
Monty’s Community Hub, 59 Montague Avenue, Sholing, SO19 0QB. From 1pm. A warm welcoming space for older people or those living alone.
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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.
10.30 till 12.00. A dementia friendly singalong.
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.
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Holy Saviour Church, Bitterne
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Bursledon Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7LW. For more information email
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Hope Café
8.30 – 11.30am.
WEDNESDAYS
Omega Café: Drop in anytime from 10 until 12.
Armchair exercise: Starts at 10am for about 25 minutes.
Community Lunch: At Midday.
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Speedwell Court, Mansbridge in February
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Speedwell Court is a Residential and Dementia Care Centre, Mansbridge Road, Southampton, SO18 3HW. For more information on any of these events please email or phone 02382 356990
Dementia & Carer Support Drop-In
1st Wednesday of each month, 2-3.30pm.
Community Lunch Club
Spaces are limited so please book in advance using the details above.
Dementia Friendly Hair Care
1st Wednesday of each month between 1.30-3.30pm. To make an appointment use the contact details above.
Community Cinema Club
1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 2.30-4.30pm.
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Cycles 4all
10.30am to 2.45pm (last ride starts at 2pm)
Visit the Pavilion in the Park at 1, Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh SO50 9LH for a bespoke cycling experience. Cost from £5. More information here.
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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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Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton
For relaxed screenings throughout February go to their website
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Cuppa Club, Memory Cafe.
First Monday in the month, 2.30-4pm. Click here for more information.
Inclusive film
For more information check out their website here.
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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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