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Waterlooville Support & Social Group

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW every second Wednesday each month, 11am – 1pm for our monthly social meet-up.

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

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 Advisor if you need help with form filling, claiming attendance allowance, Blue Badge or council tax reduction, or information about Power of Attorney, home help, respite, or residential care. Call the helpline on 0344 324 6589 to book your appointment or talk to your Group Coordinator.

Arts & Crafts for People living with Dementia and their Carers

Hosted by Greenbuttercup Dementia Services, this fun Arts & Crafts group is for people living with Dementia and their relatives/carers. Today we will be having a go at ‘Papercraft’. Activities can be adapted for all stages of Dementia and/or level of abilities. There is a £4.00 charge per person which covers all materials, instruction, unlimited tea/coffee plus biscuits.

If you are unsure whether this is a suitable activity, come along give it go with a free first visit. Places are limited and so booking is essential.

The session will be held in the Annexe at the Crossfield Hall as the usual venue (the Plaza Theatre Green Room) is unavailable.

For more information please contact Greenbuttercup on 01794 501605 or via email greenbuttercupdementiaservices@gmail.com.

Arts & Crafts for People living with Dementia and their Carers

Join Greenbuttercup CIC for a fun Arts & Crafts group for people living with Dementia and their relatives/carers. Today’s activity will be having a go at making flowers. Activities can be adapted for all stages of Dementia and/or level of abilities. There is a £4.00 charge per person which covers all materials, instruction, unlimited tea/coffee plus biscuits.

If you are unsure whether this is a suitable activity, come along and try it with a free first visit. Places are limited and so booking is essential.

To book your place please contact Greenbuttercup on 01794 501605 or email greenbuttercupdementiaservices@gmail.com

Waterlooville Support & Social Group

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW every second Wednesday each month, 11am – 1pm for our monthly social meet-up.

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

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 Advisor if you need help with form filling, claiming attendance allowance, Blue Badge or council tax reduction, or information about Power of Attorney, home help, respite, or residential care. Call the helpline on 0344 324 6589 to book your appointment or talk to your Group Coordinator.

Isle of Wight Friendship Group

Hosted by Alzheimer’s Society, come along to our IOW Friendship group. Our groups are for anyone affected by dementia.

This includes the person with the diagnosis, family friends and carers.

We provide a number of activities for you to take part in or if you’d prefer, just come along for a chat.

This is a friendly and welcoming group who like to go out through the year.

Please contact us before coming in case we are out and about that day! Call 02392 892035 or email HIP@alzheimers.org.uk.

Andover Support & Social Group

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW every Wednesday at King Arthurs Hall, 1pm – 3pm 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.

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!

Caroline our Peer Support Coordinator, 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.

Creative and Curious

Meet with Debbie and friends at Dementia Friendly Alton to unleash your creativity in your relaxing and mindful ‘crafty’ session to start the week.

It’s free to attend, just turn up and join in!

Flourish in the Forest with Dementia Friendly Alton

Meet Dementia Friendly Alton at the Activity Centre in Alice Holt Forest, (Sat Nav Postcode: GU10 4LS) for an active and enjoyable day out in stunning surroundings where you can choose which activities you would like to enjoy.

Choose between Yoga / Horticulture / Guided Walk & Relaxation / Accessible bikes/ Regular bikes/ Boules/ Craft and other activities made available on the day. Please look online as spaces are limited.

An example of a day
1000 – 1015 – Arrive at the Activity Centre and book in for day / sessions – tea and coffee available

1030 – 1130 – Gentle Yoga with Sue Tupper – sorry no yoga in November as Sue is away

1015 – 1230 – Morning Session – Inclusive bikes, Regular bikes, Guided Nature Walk

1230 – 1300 – Break (light refreshments for lunch provided or purchase your own from on-site catering facilities )

1330 – 1545 – Afternoon Session – Choose from Horticulture, Regular bike, Guided Nature Walk, Crafts in the Activity Centre, Garden Boules, or just time for a chat

1545 – 1600 – Catch up and chat at the Activity Centre / Feedback for future events

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Parking charges apply.

Please visit http://www.dementia-friendly-alton.org.uk/ to book.

Basingstoke Support & Social Group

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW every Monday at St Michael’s Church Cottage Hall, 1.30pm – 3.30pm for our weekly social meet-up.

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

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 Advisor if you need help with form filling, claiming attendance allowance, council tax reduction, or 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 as the group this year is funded by UK Government and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, but donations are gratefully received to ensure that we have funds to continue the group in the longer term.

 

Eastleigh Support & Social

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW every Friday at St Andrews Church Hall in Eastleigh, 1pm – 3pm for our weekly social meet-up.

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

The event is free and for anyone and everyone living with memory loss or dementia, including family and friends, and carers.

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

Please note: There are a few parking spaces at the front and back of the church, parking bays with free Blue Badge parking along the roadside to the front of the church, and parking in the Swan Centre car park (charges apply).

You can also book a 1:1 appointment with a member of staff if you need help with form filling and claiming attendance allowance, or 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 for any of our services but donations are gratefully received.