Andover Mind provides a free carer support and dementia advice service for unpaid carers. If you’re looking for help and information, or simply a listening ear, our new Memory Cafe provides an opportunity to talk to our team, and enjoy some tea and cake. Working in association with Sunnybank House Care Home in Fair Oak
The event takes place on the second Monday each month at 2pm. No need to book, just turn up and join in!
Hosted by Sunnybank House Care Home, the Sunnybank Womens Group is for ladies of any age to come along and make new friends and chat with our residents, staff and visitors. We have a Guest Speaker once a month and on the other Monday we have arts, crafts, quizzes, films or outings. The group is similar to more well known women’s groups but we are led by the those who attend and there is no charge. Tea and Cake included.
The event takes place on third Monday each month at 2.30pm.
Hosted by Sunnybank Care Home, Musical Memories brings people affected by dementia or Memory Loss together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. We have pom-poms to use during the session and relatives join in also. We end the sessions with Tea and Cake and the chance to make new friends
The fourth Saturday every month at 2.30pm – 4pm.
No need to book, just turn up and join in!
Hosted by Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW. Every fourth Tuesday each month.
A drop in afternoon for family, friends, carers and those living with dementia. Enjoy a safe, relaxed afternoon with an emphasis on using music to enjoy and an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns with others. A selection of snacks and refreshments will be available in the beautiful environment of Florence Court Care Home in Park Gate.
A 45minute musical session, followed by refreshments. 2pm-3.30pm.
This is a free event hosted by Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW in partnership with Barchester Healthcare .
The event is open to anyone and everyone living with dementia, but particularly beneficial for people living with mid/later stage dementia, as music can relieve symptoms and enhance mood.
Free parking is available. See venue details below.
Hosted by Bursledon Hamble and Hound Dementia Action Group this monthly Memory Café is for you If you’re looking for help and information, or simply a listening ear, our Memory Café provides an opportunity to talk to our team, and enjoy some tea and cake.
This is a free event for people living with dementia including family carers. No need to book, just turn up and join in.
Please see organiser and venue details below.
Hosted by Bursledon, Hamble and Hound Dementia Action Group, in collaboration with Andover Mind and Netley Court Care Home, to celebrate Dementia Action Week, there will be a health walk around the grounds of Netley Court Care Home, followed by a garden party with sandwiches and cake.
This event is free to attend, but spaces are limited, so please call in advance by calling 01264 332297 or email enquires@andovermind.org.uk
Andover Mind welcomes any ‘Carers’ and their ‘Cared for’, into our warm and friendly, monthly social group held on third Thursday of every month between 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
Each group will be led by a Generic Carer Support Worker and Dementia Adviser from Andover Mind who will be on hand to offer support and advice.
Please see organiser and venue details below.
We recommend that you contact the organiser prior to your first visit to ensure the event is taking place.
Hosted by The Dementia Care Hub, the Social Group meets each week on Mondays (apart from the 4th Monday of each month) between 10.30am – 12.30pm to enjoy conversation, a cuppa and homemade cake!
The aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people, by providing people with a safe space to be themselves. we provide warm and friendly expert support to people affected by dementia – that includes people with dementia and their families and friends.
The group is supported by volunteers and we provide support and advice from professional dementia services and various speakers working in the field of dementia care. Dr Kellyn Lee is often on hand for one-to-one support too.
Please see organiser and venue details below.
Hosted by Sway Place Care Home, as part of Dementia Action Week you are invited to Sway Place’s Musical Tea Party, with live music, homemade cream tea and refreshments, handmade residents gifts for sale, forgot me not plants and a grand raffle with all proceeds donated to Alzheimer’s Society.
Booking is preferred but not essential. To book please call the home on 01590 684900 or email Laura.Blake@careuk.com.
Hosted by Caraway, The Bitterne Memory Café is held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month in their cosy café space, providing yummy cake, friendly chat and fun activities.
The memory café is for those with memory problems, their carers and households living with dementia. Hosted in partnership with the Solent Admiral Nursing Team and Carers in Southampton. An Admiral nurse will be present when available.
This group is held at the Ascension Church Café, Bitterne from 2.30pm-4.30pm.
Please see organiser and venue details below.
We recommend that you contact the organiser prior to your first visit to ensure the event is taking place.
