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Free Information Dementia Talk at Hartwood House, Lyndhurst

Hartwood House would like to invite anyone caring for a loved one with dementia to a free information Dementia talk on World Alzheimer’s Day at Hartwood House.

Thursday 21st of September 2023 commencing at 6:30pm, James Wilson, who lectures at the University of Chichester and specialises in dementia will lead the event.
Cheese & wine will be served during the session.

We hope the event will provide a better understanding of what dementia is, as well as giving some useful information on how to help people with dementia live calm and fulfilled lives. There will also be an opportunity to share experiences and talk with others.

Anybody interested in attending will be welcome at the free session, but please RSVP to Ellie our Homes Admissions Advisor by calling 02382 557021 or emailing hartwood.enquiries@cinnamoncc.co.uk as places are limited.

Kim’s Café

Kim’s Café meets monthly on the second Wednesday each month at All Saints Church in Denmead, Waterlooville, and enjoy fun and friendship over tea and homemade cakes.

As well as providing peer support the café is supported by the Dementia Health and Wellbeing Coaches who work directly with GP practices in the Havant and Waterlooville Primary Care Network

Please see organiser and venue details below.

Andover Mind- Cowplain Carers Group

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.

 

Guided Walk with Refreshments

A guided walk at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, hosted by Romsey Dementia Action Group. Find out more about the gardens and their beautiful plants, followed by refreshments in the café.

This is a FREE event, but please contact us on 07857 881913 or romseydementiaactiongroup@gmail.com to book your places.

Music Workshop

Hosted by Romsey Dementia Action Group, join us for making instruments and music with Penny.

This is a FREE event, but please contact us on 07857 881913 or romseydementiaactiongroup@gmail.com to book your places.

The event is at Carers Together, 9 Love Lane, Romsey SI51 8DE. 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Lordshill Memory Café

Hosted by Caraway, The Lordshill Memory Café is held twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Thursday at Lordshill Church, Lordhill District Centre from 1.30-3pm.

Lordshill Memory Café alternates between a themed reminiscence fostering nostalgic discussions in the second week of the month and a fun singing session in the fourth week.

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.

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.

 

Friends Of Fareham Community Hospital Memory Group

Hosted by Friends of Fareham Community Hospital, this free service is available for people with any type of dementia and for their carers and family to attend for support and friendship.

A dementia adviser is present and available for individual appointments to be made, they can also signpost you to services in your local area.

The Memory Group is held every Monday morning and afternoon between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-3pm at Royal British Legion Club, Park Gate.

Refreshments are available.

For more information please contact Petta on 01489 584086 and to make an appointment with the dementia adviser call 01264 332297.

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.

 

Friends Of Fareham Community Hospital Memory Group

Hosted by Friends of Fareham Community Hospital, this free service is available for people with any type of dementia and for their carers and family to attend for support and friendship.

A dementia adviser is present and available for individual appointments to be made, they can also signpost you to services in your local area.

The Memory Group is held every Monday morning and afternoon between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-3pm at Royal British Legion Club, Park Gate.

Refreshments are available.

For more information please contact Petta on 01489 584086 and to make an appointment with the dementia adviser call 01264 332297.

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.

 

Friends Of Fareham Community Hospital Memory Group

Hosted by Friends of Fareham Community Hospital, this free service is available for people with any type of dementia and for their carers and family to attend for support and friendship.

A dementia adviser is present and available for individual appointments to be made, they can also signpost you to services in your local area.

The Memory Group is held every Monday morning and afternoon between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-3pm at Royal British Legion Club, Park Gate.

Refreshments are available.

For more information please contact Petta on 01489 584086 and to make an appointment with the dementia adviser call 01264 332297.

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.

 

Friends Of Fareham Community Hospital Memory Group

Hosted by Friends of Fareham Community Hospital, this free service is available for people with any type of dementia and for their carers and family to attend for support and friendship.

A dementia adviser is present and available for individual appointments to be made, they can also signpost you to services in your local area.

The Memory Group is held every Monday morning and afternoon between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1pm-3pm at Royal British Legion Club, Park Gate.

Refreshments are available.

For more information please contact Petta on 01489 584086 and to make an appointment with the dementia adviser call 01264 332297.

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.