WHATS ON THIS WEEK!

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Asian Family Matters – 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 and 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

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.

Maybush Memory Café: Potters Court, 538 Wimpson Lane, SO16 4JA, from 2-4pm. Please join the Maybush memory cafe team for “A post card from… The Victorians” led by SCC History Department.  For anyone living with dementia, where you will find a warm welcome from our friendly supportive volunteers, advice and other carers learning to live well with dementia.
Music for the Mind – Vocal & Instrumental:  Planet Sounds (opposite the Co-op), 40 Terminus Terrace, SO14 3FE from 1.30-3pm. Music Leaders are 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.

Inclusive Cinema at the Point – The Miracle Club: The Atrium, The Point, Leigh Road Eastleigh, SO50 9DE, at 10.45.  These inclusive screenings are designed to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere open to all who’d like to join us. Lighting is a little higher, the sound a little quieter and you can leave the theatre safely at any point with staff on hand to help you. All our inclusive film screenings will be subtitled | Fully accessible for wheelchair users | Free Personal Carer Ticket. Ticket prices include a hot drink and biscuit during the 20-minute interval. Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes, Cost: £5.  Please Book Here!

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!  This is a free activity but please BOOK HERE! We hope to see you there.

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.
• Omega 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.

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!

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

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.

Eastleigh Support and Social Drop In:  The Atrium, The Point, Leigh Road Eastleigh, SO50 9DE, from 12.30 – 3.30pm. This social drop in meet is for anyone that has been diagnosed with dementia or are worried about memory loss.Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served while activities might include arts & crafts, reminiscence, cognitive stimulation games, quizzes, and conversation. Some weeks there are discussions led by guest speakers on topics about health / social care, finance / benefits, wellbeing & coping strategies.

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 from 12pm lunchtime for elderly members of the community who would otherwise be eating on their own. 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.