Our Groups

Support & Social Groups

Our weekly support & social groups are a great way to meet other’s living with dementia in your local area. They are for both the person with dementia and their family and friends, to come and enjoy some time together in a relaxed and non judgmental environment.

You can join in with activities such as arts & crafts, dominoes, rummikub, reminiscence, or simply enjoy a cuppa and chat, surrounded by people that understand what you are going through.

We also get together outside of the group, every year we organise a boat trip, an afternoon by the sea, a theatre trip, a festive themed afternoon tea with live music, and our annual Christmas Carols & Mince Pies. It’s entirely up to you to join in with whatever activities take your fancy!

If you need some extra support you can ask for 1:1 time with a staff member or volunteer and they can help you or make an appointment with our Helpline Advisor.

Our Musical Moments takes place once a month, where we enjoy some musical entertainment from a community choir, ukulele band, musician or singer, followed by tea/coffee and cake! You can sing-a-long, tap your toes, or get up and dance if want to…

The groups are led by our Peer Support Coordinator and supported by our wonderful team of volunteers, most of whom have lived experience of dementia through caring for a loved one.

All of our groups are free to attend, and are suitable for everyone living with dementia, at all stages of the dementia journey, including people with young onset dementia. Carers are welcome to attend alone or with their loved one with dementia, and people with early stage dementia can attend alone or with a family member or friend. If your loved one has mid-later stage dementia they will need to be accompanied by a family member or friend.

If you’d like to join our dementia community, you can pop along to any of the groups detailed below, or give us a call to find out more on 0344 324 6589.

We hope to see you there!

Our Support & Social Groups

Basingstoke

St Michael’s Church Cottage, Church Square, Basingstoke, RG21 7QW

Every Monday 1.30pm – 3.30pm

New Milton

St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Church Lane, New Milton, BH25 6QL

Every Wednesday 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Eastleigh

St Andrews Church Hall, Blenheim Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5LQ

Every Friday 1pm – 3pm 

Fareham

Holy Trinity Church Hall, 132 West Street, Fareham,      PO16 0EL

Every Thursday 1pm – 3pm

Andover

King Arthurs Hall, King Arthurs Way, Andover, SP10 4BS

Every Wednesday 1pm – 3pm

Waterlooville

All Saints Church Hall, Hambledon Road, Denmead, PO7 6NN

Every second Wednesday each month 11am – 1pm

Lyndhusrt

Hartwood House, Bournemouth Rd, Lyndhurst SO43 7DP

Every Thursday 1.30pm – 3.30pm (starting 13 March 2025)

Havant

Coming Soon

Every Friday 1pm – 3pm

Fleet & Farnborough

Coming Soon

Every Thursday 1pm – 3pm

Our Musical Moments Groups

Lyndhurst

Hartwood House, Bournemouth Rd, Lyndhurst SO43 7DP

Every second Tuesday each month 2pm – 3.30pm (starting 11 March 2025)

Hedge End

Snowdrop Place, Pavillion Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 3ZS

Every second Tuesday each month 2pm – 3.30pm

Sway

Sway Place, Church Lane, Sway, SO41 6AD

Every third Tuesday each month 1.30pm – 3pm

Fareham

Florence Court, Segensworth Road, Fareham, PO15 5FF

Every fourth Tuesday each month 2pm – 3.30pm

Please note: Groups do not take place on Bank Holidays or between Christmas and New Year

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