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Dementia News Southampton – August 2025
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MEMORY CAFÉS • WELLBEING ACTIVITIES • OTHER CAFÉS
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Hi All
August is under way and I expect that we all feel we’ve been able to enjoy summer for a few weeks now with the very hot, the rain, the nice and warm, well the usual British weather! Although schools are now on holiday, our memory cafes are not and will continue through August so check out the emails each week to see what’s happening across the city.
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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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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Buffet and Bowls
Unpaid Carers Support Southampton, in collaboration with Communicare, have their next buffet and bowls session on 28th August 2025, 12.30pm – 3pm at Atherley Bowling Club. To book your place click here!
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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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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. Join us for a cuppa and chat with other carers.
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Lordswood Memory Café
King’s Church Centre, 414 Coxford Rd, SO16 5LL.
CANCELLED this month, we return again in September. 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 some summer chillout and chat. For more information contact Admiral Nurses
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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.
Singing for the Brain
Every fortnight at Thornhill Baptist Church, Thornhill Park Road, SO18 5TR, 1.45-3.15pm.
Join this Singing for the Brain group and meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. For more information call 023 8061 0159 or email.
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Social Blend, Weston
Weston Court, Kingsclere Avenue, Weston SO19 9LB (Please don’t park in the residents car park!)
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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Make & Brew Café, Shirley
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St. James Road Methodist Church, St. James Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5HE
4th August – Teapot
1st Monday of each month, 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.
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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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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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