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Arts & Crafts – Decorated Picture Frames

Hosted by Green Buttercup this is a fun session for people living with Dementia and their carers/relatives – suitable for all abilities and stages of Dementia. This month we will be decorating Picture Frames. There is an entry fee of £4.00 per person and this includes all instruction, materials and tea/coffee with biscuits. If you are unsure as to whether this is a suitable activity, then why not try us out – we won’t charge you for your first visit.

We meet in the Green Room at the Plaza Theatre in Romsey. Please note that there is currently renovation work going on at the Theatre and parking is severely limited. If you are thinking about coming, please make contact and we can advise you on alternative parking.

Booking is required, please call Green Buttercup on 01794 501605 to book your place.

Arts & Crafts – Seaside Treasures

Hosted by Green Buttercup, this is a fun session for people living with Dementia and their carers/relatives – suitable for all abilities and stages of Dementia. This month we will be painting shells and stones. There is an entry fee of £4.00 per person and this includes all instruction, materials and tea/coffee with biscuits. If you are unsure as to whether this is a suitable activity, then why not try us out – we won’t charge you for your first visit.

We meet in the Green Room at the Plaza Theatre in Romsey. Please note that there is currently renovation work going on at the Theatre and parking is severely limited. If you are thinking about coming, please make contact and we can advise you on alternative parking.

Booking is required, please contact Green Buttercup on 01794 501605 to book your place.

Arts & Crafts – Remembrance Poppies

Hosted by Green Buttercup, this is a fun session for people living with Dementia and their carers/relatives – suitable for all abilities and stages of Dementia. This month we will be making remembrance poppies. There is an entry fee of £4.00 per person and this includes all instruction, materials and tea/coffee with biscuits. If you are unsure as to whether this is a suitable activity, then why not try us out – we won’t charge you for your first visit.

We meet in the Green Room at the Plaza Theatre in Romsey. Please note that there is currently renovation work going on at the Theatre and parking is severely limited. If you are thinking about coming, please make contact and we can advise you on alternative parking.

Booking is required, please contact Green Buttercup on 01794 501605 to book you place.

Reminiscence Activity Group – ‘The Wonderful World of Advertising’

Hosted by Green Buttercup, Semi-professional speaker Julian Gee will lead us through the world of advertising over the last 50 years, with a nostalgic look at TV adverts and famous people who have tried to sell us things over the years.

There is an entry fee of £4.00 per person and this includes all activities and tea/coffee with biscuits.

We meet in the Green Room at the Plaza Theatre in Romsey. Please note that there is currently renovation work going on at the Theatre and parking is severely limited. If you are thinking about coming, please make contact and we can advise you on alternative parking.

Booking is required, please contact Green Buttercup direct to book your place, 01794 501605.

Lads who Latte

A weekly dementia friendly coffee morning for men of all ages, hosted by Sunnybank House Care Home. Every Wednesday 10.30am.
Sunnybank House invite you to join them for coffee and chat and also play cards, pool, darts and anything else
They go out for coffee occasionally to local venues.
A warm welcome is assured

Cuppa Club Memory Café

The Point in Eastleigh welcomes you for a warm welcome in a safe, non-judgemental and friendly space. Each month’s memory café is open to people affected by dementia and their relatives, friends and carers, as well as anyone of ‘a certain age’ who’d like to join them for a sociable afternoon.

Come and try out some relaxing craft activities and puzzles, order a drink or snack from our cafe bar and enjoy the chance to have a good old-fashioned natter in good company.

No need to book just turn up and join in!

Sunflower Cafe, Bordon

Hosted by Right at Home and Andover Mind, offering a friendly welcome to those with dementia, their carers and loved ones. Join is for a cuppa and cake. We have a variety of activities for people to enjoy, such as quizzes, music, bingo, art, crafts, speakers and outings with an opportunity to gather information and support.

This is a free event but booking is required. Please call 01420 481716.

 

Singing with Traci

Fun sing-along with singer/guitarist Traci Kennedy. Songs mainly from the 1960s and 1970s, but requests taken. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere where you can join in as little or as much as you like. If you’d prefer to just sit and listen, or maybe shake an instrument, then that’s OK too. This is NOT a choir.

There is a charge of £4.00 per person, which includes tea/coffee with biscuits – or even cake on special occasions !

More information available from Pamela on: 01794 501605 or Greenbuttercupdementiaservices@gmail.com.

New Milton Support & Social Group

Hosted by Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW and led by an amazing team of volunteers.

Join us every Wednesday at St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, 1.30pm – 3.30pm for our weekly social meet-up.

Activities include; arts & crafts, reminiscence, cognitive stimulation games and quizzes, and conversation. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served.

Some weeks we will have guest speakers talking about health and social care, finance and benefits, wellbeing, and coping strategies.

The event is for anyone and everyone living with dementia, be it the person with dementia, their family and friends, or their carers.

No need to book, just turn up and join in!

You can also book a 1:1 appointment with a Dementia Support worker if you need help with form filling, claiming attendance allowance, information about Power of Attorney, home help, respite, or residential care. Call the helpline on 0344 324 6589 to book your appointment.

There is no charge but donations are gratefully received.

Walking Group – Ringwood & Fordingbridge

Walks hosted by Avon Valley Dementia PALS

Avon Valley Dementia PALS is a small charity in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge area that offers car transport and organised walks in the Forest or at the coast and other local venues.

They meet on the first, third and fifth (if there is a fifth) Tuesday afternoon of each month.

Walking can have a beneficial effect on the health and well-being of those living with dementia. Walks finish at a pub or café where the group enjoy some conversation with coffee/tea and cake. Participating in these friendly walks can help with feelings of independence and also offer a short respite for carers.

A small donation of £5 covers our travel, parking and refreshments. To register an interest please contact one of the two people below:

Carole Anne Carmichael

ccarmichael280860@gmail.com
07808 301327

John Trim

johntrim964@yahoo.co.uk
07710 389 343