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Dementia News Southampton – July 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
We are sending this out a day earlier than usual to invite you to come along to the one-off memory cafe Holyrood Hub is hosting tomorrow, 18th July. See more information below. Check out below which cafes are meeting next week and also the other events happening across the city that are dementia friendly.
A reminder to check with event holders in case details have changed since we received the information and if you know of anything happening in the city that might be of interest to others do get in touch via email or phone 07535 164014 and leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
With our best wishes,
Ros, Katherine, Dave, Jo & All our Memory Café leads.
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One-OFF Memory Cafe
As part of the Holyrood Hub celebrations, there will be a Memory Cafe on Friday 18th July, 1-3pm, at Challis Court, Threefield Lane, SO14 3DQ. All are welcome. More information from Zoielogic at holyrood@zoielogic.co.uk or WhatsApp them at 07958 326886.
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Trifest – Saturday 19th July 2025
Come along to Riverside Park, 10am to 7pm this Saturday. Lots of stalls, (including Caraway) entertainment and more. Information on their website here
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Our Next Course for Carers starts Tuesday 2nd September and will run through to 2nd December 2025 at St. Denys Church Centre, Southampton, 2-4pm. If you would like to know more or would like to book a place please contact Ros Simpson or phone 07535 164014, leave a message and we’ll get back to you.
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Townhill Park Memory Café
Townhill Farm Community Centre, Wessex Road, Townhill Park, SO18 3RA.
1-3pm, meets the 3rd Monday of the month. You’ll always be sure of a warm welcome, with a cuppa and cake. Time to chat and different activities each month. This month we will be looking at our favourite holiday destinations and enjoy a ride with Monty’s Trishaws!
Shirley Memory Café
Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE
From 2-4pm, come along to enjoy some tea and cake with others living with dementia. Join us as we experience all things Italian.
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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. We will join together in some singing this week.
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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 afternoon tea at Mayfield Nurseries. You need to book your place. Please email Sarah Cole
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WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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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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28th July – 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 1.30pm 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. Pop in for a cuppa & a piece of cake and chat.
Free but donations appreciated.
WEDNESDAYS
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.
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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. More information here.
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Sensory 4all
Visit the mesmerising sensory room for personally tailored session at the Pavilion on the park, Eastleigh. Suitable for all. £20 per session. Find out 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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Inclusive film – CHECK WEBSITE
For more information check out their website here.
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Harbour Lights Cinema, Southampton
For relaxed screenings go to their website
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