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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.

Dementia Support Group

Support group for anyone with dementia and their carers, hosted by Sunnybank House Care Home.
We meet every Monday afternoon at 2pm – 3.30pm for conversation, activities and we also have entertainment some weeks.
Support is available at the group from an experienced dementia team.

Tea and Cake provided. FREE OF CHARGE

An Afternoon Sail Onboard the M V Alison MacGregor

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW for an afternoon sail onboard the MV Alison MacGregor.

Departs Hythe Marina at 2pm, sail around Southampton Waters, you can even have a go at steering the boat with the expert guidance of the Solent Dolphin Captain!

You will need to make your way to Hythe Marina, arriving by 1.45pm for 2pm departure.

Refreshments will be served onboard by the Solent Dolphin volunteer crew.

There is no charge, but a small donation to Solent Dolphin helps them to cover the costs of the free trips.

Morning Sail Onboard the M V Alison MacGregor

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW for an afternoon sail onboard the MV Alison MacGregor.

Departs Hythe Marina at 10am, sail around Southampton Waters, you can even have a go at steering the boat with the expert guidance of the Solent Dolphin Captain!

You will need to make your way to Hythe Marina, arriving by 9.45am for 10am departure.

Refreshments will be served onboard by the Solent Dolphin volunteer crew.

There is no charge, but a small donation to Solent Dolphin helps them to cover the costs of the free trips.

The Memory Choir

The Memory Choir is hosted by Home Instead Fareham & Gosport, and held at Main Hall, Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, PO14 2PP on the Fourth Tuesday of the month from 2.30pm-4.30pm.

The group provides an opportunity for people living with dementia to enhance their wellbeing and a sense of belonging through the joy of group singing.

Join the Memory Choir and look forward to taking part in a public performance in Summer 2025. Sponsored by Home Instead Fareham & Gosport, Dementia Friendly Hampshire & Dementia Friendly Fareham & Gosport. All abilities welcome!

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!

A Social Afternoon by the Sea

Join Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW for a social afternoon by the sea!

We will be meeting at the Wheelhouse in Stubbington for the afternoon, so that you can enjoy some time by the sea. The Wheelhouse has toilet facilities and a kitchen where we will provide light refreshments throughout the afternoon.

Please bring a packed lunch or you can order some fish & chips from the local chippy for delivery. Enjoy a walk along the seafront, and maybe an ice cream!

We had a lovely afternoon last year, and hopefully the sun will shine for us so that we can sit outside and enjoy the views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

Booking is required, please RSVP below.