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.

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.

Yoga for heath and wellbeing with Rebecca James

Join Dementia Friendly Alton and Rebecca James every Tuesday for a personalised and accessible session for all, aimed at alleviating stress, building flexibility and fitness and fostering self awareness. Chair based for easy access.

This is a free event and there is no need to book, just turn up and join in!

Yoga with Sue Tupper

Join Sue Tupper at Dementia Friendly Alton for Yoga using a mat or chair to suit your needs and practice a series of postures and stretches to engage with your body and senses. Work with the body you have to see what it is capable of and challenge it a little in the relaxed and friendly environment of Alton Assembly Rooms.

It’s free to attend and there is no need to book, just turn up and join in!

Walkfit

Join Dementia Friendly Alton at the Alton Assembly Rooms and join George for a walk to a local nature spot. All at your own pace enjoy our beautiful environment whilst challenging yourself each week, to pick up your pace!

The walk will leave promptly at 9.30am. There is no need to book, 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.