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All info courtesy of Caraway
Dementia News Southampton – March 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
As we enter the last week of the month do check our what’s happening across the city and especially check out the support groups that happen this week, namely the Community Support Hub in Graham Road and the Dementia Support Group that meets each week at the Community Western Hospital. As the weather begins to improve maybe enjoy a cycle round Fleming Park, Eastleigh with Cycles4all, or check out cinemas for relaxed viewings where you can enjoy a film together. Note we don’t always have up to date information so do check their websites or call for more information.
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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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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Do you know of anyone dealing with loss? We are running a Bereavement Course this summer and if you would like to know more information or you know of someone who would like to reserve a place then please email Caraway.
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Men’s Meets
For all men, caring for someone living with dementia. We would love you to join us for a walk and a catch up. We start at the Cowherds on Southampton Common, amble for half an hour, and then return to the pub for a drink and time to hang out. Our next meet up is 1-3pm Tuesday 1st April. For more information contact Dave Hendra by email or phone 07466 914671
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Singing By Heart
Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way, SO30 2GL.
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 372207
Sholing Memory Café
St. Mary’s Church Hall, St. Monica Road, Southampton, SO19 8ES
1-3pm, every 4th Monday
This month we will be having a Lego challenge along with the usual time for tea and chat. For more information email Sarah Cole
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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. This week we’ll enjoy some singing.
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Southampton Manor Care Home Memory Café
111, Burgess Road, Bassett, SO16 7AG.
10.30 til 12 midday
A welcoming and fun session to make new friends and feel part of something. Held on the last Friday morning of the month. This week ‘Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party’! games and crafts and remembering International Women in Music Day.
Free, just turn up. More details from Grant on 023 8115 7924.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Community Wellbeing Hub
Graham Road, Southampton, SO14 0AW
The last Wednesday of every month, 11am to 1pm
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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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24th 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 1pm every Tuesday. A warm welcoming space for older people or those living alone. More information here
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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
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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 Friends Session
Wednesday 26th March, 2.30-4pm
Aimed at those in the community who come into contact with those living with Dementia, to learn a little bit more about how the condition presents and ways we can all learn to manage it. Needs to be booked in advance to cater for numbers.
Drop in Session
Wednesday 2nd April, 2-3.30pm.
A friendly session where carers and those they care for can come in, meet those in similar situations, talk, quiz, with hot drinks and cake. No need to book.
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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 March go to their website
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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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