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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
Summer is well under way and we have been seeing some hot days. We hope that whether you enjoy the heat or not, you are least able to enjoy the sunny, bright days. Another month begins and below are some of the cafes meeting this week.
It’s not too late to book your free ticket to attend the informative date at St. Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday July 1st 10am till 1 pm
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Highfield Church are hosting this year’s holiday @ Home with all things Italian on 8th July – details on how to book your place are below.
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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Maintaining your Independence Day
St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. 10am to 1pm
For more information or to book your FREE ticket click here
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Not too late to book your place at this year’s Highfield’s Holiday @ Home.
Details are on the flyer above. To reserve your place email or phone.
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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. Change of venue and day this month, we will start at Riverside Car Park, on Manor Farm Road, (the large one nearest to Woodmill Lane end), walk along the River Itchen to Mansbridge Bridge, followed by refreshments at Woodmill Coffee Kitchen. Monday 7th July, 1-3pm. 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
11.00-12.45 with light refreshments after. School term time only.
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
Teapot
Make & Brew, St. James Methodist Church, St. James Road, Shirley, SO15 5HE
2.30 – 4.30pm, come and chat, read newspapers, do some craft and enjoy a cuppa with homemade cake selection to meet friends old and new. No need to book, just turn up. Parking behind church.
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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St. Denys Memory Café
St Denys Church Centre, Dundee Road, SO17 2ND
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month, from 2-4pm. Join us for activities, cuppa, cake and chat.
Thornhill Memory Café
Medwall Court, Tatwin Road, Thornhill, SO19 6JS
First Tuesday of every month, from 2-4pm with Admiral Nurse present. This month join us for our summer party. Music, a summer buffet and we hope some sunshine too!
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Lordswood Memory Café
King’s Church Centre, 414 Coxford Rd, SO16 5LL
Every 1st Wednesday each month, from 2-4pm. With tea, coffee, cake and friendship. All are welcome whether diagnosed or not, do come along and meet with others going through similar experiences. We will enjoy all things Italian this afternoon. one of our Admiral Nurses will also be joining us. For more details contact Sally on 07712 182266.
Harmony Café, Weston
Hope Centre, Kings Community Church, Drayton Close,
Weston, SO19 9JN
1st Wednesday each month from 2-4pm. This month join us for afternoon tea. For more information contact Caraway.
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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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Social Blend, Weston – NEW **
Weston Court, Kingsclere Avenue, Weston SO19 9LB (Please don’t park in the residents car park)
A new cafe started last month, meets 1-3pm on the first Thursday of the month. Pop along for a chat and a cuppa. Make new friends, take part in activities or just sit and relax in a safe space. Contact Sarah for more information.
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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. 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.
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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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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Cuppa Club, Memory Cafe.
First Tuesday in the month, 2.30-4pm. Click here for more information.
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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We’re here to help! Message us your thoughts:
caraway@caraway.uk.com
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