ISSUE #1.25: 03 May 2024
Dear Friends,
Did you know about a large trial on internet delivered self-help Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for family carers of people with dementia (iACT4CARERS) to discover if it is helpful in improving psychological well-being. Find out more here!
Here is the weekly line up for this week…
With love,
Caraway Dementia Action Group |
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| Singing By Heart: Hedge End Salvation Army, White’s Way SO30 2GL, from 11.00-12.00 with sandwiches and cake or biscuit and drink after. Singing by Heart is an hour session singing a mixture of Christian songs and well-known secular songs that people with dementia will know and be able to interact with. It includes a Bible verse before each song and a online prayer after each song and ends each session with The Lord’s Prayer. It isn’t a memory café but any after activity such as light refreshments will afford the opportunity to engage fully with our volunteers.For more information contact Lynne.Sillence@salvationarmy.org.uk on 07974 372207
Tea Pot: Make & Brew Café, St James Road, SO15 5HE, from 2.30-4.30pm, for Cuppa, Chat, Activities.
Veg out Café @ October Books: October Books, Portswood High Street, SO17 2NF, from 12-3pm for Vegan food, pay as you please.
MHA Lordshill Friendship group: Lordshill Community Centre, Cromarty Rd, Lordshill, Southampton SO16 8LX, from 10am—12pm, costs £3
Music for the Mind – Songwriting: Planet Sounds (opposite the Co-op), 40 Terminus Terrace, SO14 3FE from 1.30-3pm. SoCo Music Project presents a free fun and social Music-Making Session for all abilities. Places are limited for more details, please email mark@socomusicproject.org.uk.
Mayfield Nursery – Walking Group: Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 10am at Mayfield Nurseries Entrance. Feel the benefit of the outdoors and connecting with nature in a supportive environment.
Mayfield Nursery – Gardening for Dementia: Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 1-3pm. Where we will be working at Mayfield nurseries ‘hands on’ with plants. Feel the benefit of the outdoors and connecting with nature in a supportive environment. |
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| St Denys Memory Café: St Denys Church & Centre, St Denys Road, SO17 2ND, from 2-4pm. Please do join the St Deny’s Team for singing and movement with FolkActive, information from Amy at Right @ Home and Carers Corner for Carer led supportive conversations.
Thornhill Memory Café: Medwall Court, Tatwin Close, Thornhill, SO19 6JS, from 2-4pm.
SO:Linked and Communicare discussing their service provision, this session is hosted by the Solent Admiral Nursing Team
Music for the Mind – Vocal & Instrumental: Planet Sounds (opposite the Co-op), 40 Terminus Terrace, SO14 3FE, from 1.30-3pm. Music Leaders are Katy Hooper and Hayley McDonnell will explore mindfulness, meditation techniques through singing inspired by sounds and rhythms from around the world. SoCo Music Project presents a free fun and social Music-Making Session for all abilities. Places are limited for more details, please email mark@socomusicproject.org.uk.
Sport in Mind – Yoga: Big Activity Room, St Marys Leisure Centre, 118A St Marys Road, SO14 0BL, from 2-2.50 with Michelle |
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| Carers Choir at MAST Mayflower Studios: 144 Above Bar Street #142 Southampton SO14 7DU, 11:30am – 12:30pm. Unpaid Carers Support Southampton invites you to this 5-session Carers singing group is for both beginners and more experienced singers. The workshops will be led by Musical Director, Will Pickering. There will be a corner of the café for carers after the workshops so you can get to know fellow singers and socialise. A member of the Unpaid Carers Support team will also be on hand in the café for a chat. Many carers find singing together in harmony lifts spirits, improves confidence and well-being, and strengthens friendship networks amongst the carer community. You can expect to learn a repertoire of musical theatre numbers. Explore harmonies, breathing techniques, and voice skills. But most importantly, have a great time! This is a free activity but please BOOK HERE! We hope to see you there.
Wednesdays @ Holy Saviour Bitterne: Holy Saviour Church, Bursledon Road, SO19 7LW.
- Omega Café: Drop in anytime from 10 until 12. Free tea, coffee, cake, and chat.
- Armchair exercise: Starts at 10am for about 25 minutes. Led by a qualified instructor; light exercise whilst still sitting! Donations welcome.
- Omega Lunch: At Midday. Normally soup & roll but on the 2nd Wednesday of the month something a bit more like a soup, ploughman’s or jacket potato. Donations welcome.
Woolston Friendship Club: St Patrick’s Church Hall, Porchester Road, SO19 9BD, 10.15 – 11.30am, often joined by children from St Patrick’s Primary School, term time only
MHA Warm Welcome @ Hebron Court: Hebron Court, 46 Rollesbrook Gardens, Southampton SO15 5WB, from 12-2pm. A warm welcome, with lunch and games included and free to attend.
Health Walks in Southampton, Riverside Park Walk: Meeting at 12 noon by the noticeboard at Bitterne Park Triangle. Join “Sustrans Health Walk Volunteers” for a gentle, lunchtime walk-and-talk of up to a mile in Riverside Park. This is a walk for adults pursuing good physical and mental health through walking together. New people should arrive 10 minutes before the start to meet the Leader and register.
Meeting Place @ October Books: October Books, Portswood High Street, SO17 2NF, between 2.30pm to 4.30pm. This is an intergenerational community drop in event, with painting, puzzles, board games and cream tea! |
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Lordshill Memory Café: Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre SO16 8HY, from 1.30-3pm. Where you can take a stroll down memory lane with our Hobbies Memory Box with Pat leading discussions. Join us for the usual coffee / tea and chat of course.
Thursday Cuppa: St Mary’s Church, Sholing, SO19 8ES, from 10-11.30am.CommuniTea Coffee Morning: Weston Adventure Playground, Kingsclere Avenue, SO19 9QE, from 10am – 12pm for a multi-generational group with activities for children and drinks and chat for adults |
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| Coffee and Cake: St Denys Church, Dundee Road, St Denys, SO17 2ND, from 1.30-3pm.
MHA Singing for Wellbeing @ Hebron Court: Hebron Court, 46 Rollesbrook Gardens, Southampton SO15 5WB, from 11am – 12.
Fish and Chip Friday @ Mayflower Court: 62-70 Westwood Road, Southampton, SO17 1DP, Join us for Homemade Fish and Chips lunchtime from 12pm. For elderly members of the community who would otherwise be eating on their own. Spaces are limited so booking is essential, please book by Wednesday lunchtime. To reserve your place or for more information please call Mayflower Court on 02380 670200.
Mayfield Nursery – Digital Drop-in: Mayfield Nursery, Weston Lane, Weston SO19 9HL, from 1-3pm. Perhaps you are struggling with a task, looking to try something new, or your gadgets are not behaving themselves? Free Technical Advice and Assistance for phones, tablets and laptops, just drop in. For more details phone 07966474188. |
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Southampton Park Walk: Meet @ the Hawthorns Café, SO15 7NN. Meeting at the café on Southampton Common at 9am. The meet point is by the start of park run between 2 oak trees close to hawthorns but not outside it, look for the steward in high vis jackets labelled “Park Walker”.
- All Welcome! For a gentle 5km walk around the Common, many go to Hawthorns Café for a coffee and chat after.
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