All info below courtesy of Caraway
Dementia News Southampton – December 2024
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
Here’s what’s happening in the coming week. As Christmas is fast approaching our Memory Cafés will be celebrating the season in various ways and we hope you’re able to join us.
Check out the extras happening and we will be running our next Course for Carers in January, so if you would like to know more do contact us to register your interest.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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Our next Course for Carers starts Monday 20th January 2025 at Shirley’s Make & Brew Cafe, 2-4pm. If you would like to register your interest please email us.
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Singing By Heart
Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way, SO30 2GL.
11.00-12.45 with light 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. 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 on 07974 372207
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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 reminisce with the memory box.
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton
Inclusive cinema views, showing The Muppets Christmas Carol. More information here.
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Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton
Inclusive cinema views, showing It’s a Wonderful Life. More information here
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Monday mornings in December
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Connections at Highfield Church
10 till 12 midday, every Monday morning, start the week with a friendly coffee and chat session, activities too.
At Highfield Church, Highfield Lane, Southampton, SO171RL.
Parking on surrounding roads and a few disabled spaces outside Church Centre. A warm and fun space to meet friends and make new ones.
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Mondays
Make & Brew Café, Shirley December
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St. James Road Methodist Church, St. James Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5HE
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12th December – Supper Club
Usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5.45pm for a three course meal at 6pm prompt. For December only this day and date is changed to accommodate other Christmas activities.
You need to book by the previous Sunday (8th Dec) signing Menu on Café or Car Park notice boards or ring Liz on 07789 501249 by that Sunday to check and book a place. Donations only for meal that is followed by a brief devotion including a hymn.
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30th December – 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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Coffee, Cake & Connect
Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, SO16 8HY.
1.30-3pm
Come and join us for a cuppa and chat. The 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month are especially dementia friendly.
NOTE: this Café will be closed on 26th December and will re-open on 9th January 2025.
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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. £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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Holy Saviour, Bitterne in December
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Bursledon Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7LW. For more information email
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Hope Café
Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW
8.30 – 11.30am. Pop in for a cuppa & a piece of cake and chat.
LAST MEET this year is on Monday 23rd December and they re-open on Thursday 2nd January. Free but donations appreciated.
WEDNESDAYS
LAST MEET this year is on 18th December for a bring and share Christmas buffet lunch. They re-open on Weds 8th January 2025.
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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Speedwell Court, Mansbridge in December
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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, cuppa, cake and conversation.
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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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! For a gentle 5km walk around the Common, many go to Hawthorns Café for a coffee and chat after.
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Monday to Thursday and Saturdays in December
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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. Choose from a range of bikes including wheelchair accessible bikes, recumbents and power assisted bikes and explore the Dragonfly Trails around the beautiful parkland of Fleming Park. Cost from £5.
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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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