Dementia Action Week is happening from 13th-19th May 2024 across the UK - it's aim is to take action to improve the rate of dementia diagnosis.
There are so many events going on across Hampshire, so we decided to do a round up!
Winchester (from Dementia Friendly Winchester)
Info from Hampshire Chronicle
Monday, May 13
Information Drop-in
The Arc, on Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB
Anytime from 10am to 12noon.
Speak to members of the Dementia Friendly Winchester team about local support organisations and activities are available for those living with dementia and their carers
Coffee and cake get-together
Cabinet Rooms, Winchester
For those living with dementia accompanied by a family member/carer
To book, contact organiser Anna O’Brien at Winchester Radio: 01962 603947
Information Afternoon
Winchester Sport and Leisure Park, Bar End Road, Winchester, SO23 9NR
2pm to 4pm
Free taster sessions of gentle exercise sessions and a variety of local organisations present who provide dementia support will be there.
Tuesday, May 14
Coffee and cake get-together
Rick Stein Winchester
For those living with dementia accompanied by a family member/carer.
To book, contact organiser Anna O’Brien at Winchester Radio: 01962 603947
Wednesday, May 15
‘Welcome to Wednesday’ session
Winchester Baptist Church, City Road, Winchester SO23 8SD
10am to noon.
Play table games, enjoy refreshments, reminisce or just chat.
Dementia friendly film screening of ‘Back to the Future Part II’
Everyman cinema, Southgate Street, Winchester SO23 9EG.
Film starts 10.30am, arrive from 10am
Free but donations welcome on the day for ‘Dementia Friendly Winchester.’
Afternoon tea and cake with a live singer
Winchester Heights Care Home, Stockbridge Road Winchester SO23 5JH
2pm to 4pm
To book contact organiser Dawn Sanders at Winchester Heights: 01962 814400
‘Singing for the Brain’ session
Church Hall, adjacent to St Gregory the Great’s Catholic Church, Grange Road, Alresford S024 9HD
2pm to 3pm
Thursday, May 16
Home Instead Central Hampshire market stand
Winchester’s city-centre market
9am onwards
Members of other ‘Dementia Friendly Winchester’ will also be available to talk to about services they offer
Friday, May 17
‘Dementia Bus’ virtual dementia tour – to see the world how someone with dementia may perceive it
5 to 6 minute tour is particularly helpful to those who want to better support customers, clients or recently-diagnosed loved ones.
Guildhall Winchester, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH
Abbey Gardens picnic lunch
The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9BE
11am to 2pm
Information stalls from local charities and other organisations who are part of ‘Dementia Friendly Winchester’
‘Singing for the Brain’ session
Pastoral Centre, adjacent to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Jewry Street, Winchester
11am to noon
‘Singing by Heart’ session
Salvation Army Hall, Parchment Street, Winchester SO23 8AZ
1pm to 2pm
Saturday, May 18
Community Saturday Breakfast
Winchester Baptist Church, City Road, Winchester SO23 8SD
9am to 11am
Donation of £1.50
Sunday, May 19
Dementia-friendly Church service
Winchester Baptist Church, City Road, Winchester SO23 8SD
10am (duration of around half-an hour).
All Week
Information Table with takeaway-leaflets at offices of Winchester City Council, Colebrook Street, Winchester SO23 9LJ
Information Table with takeaway-leaflets in foyer at Winchester Sport and Leisure Park, Bar End Road, Winchester SO23 9NR
A range of events to raise awareness and improve wellbeing.
West and South West Hampshire
South East Hampshire
North, North East Hampshire and Test Valley
Romsey (from ROMDAG - Romsey Dementia Action Group)
All sessions are free, unless otherwise stated, but donations are always welcome. Contact ROMDAG on 07857 881913 or email romseydementiaactiongroup@gmail.com for more information.
Tuesday 14th May:
Singing Sessions
Come and sing songs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Refreshments provided
11am – 1pm, Dr Peter Centre, Baden Powell Way, Romsey
2pm – 3pm, Carers Together, 9 Love Lane, Romsey
Young Onset Dementia & Carers Support
Wisdom Centre, Romsey
4pm – 6pm,
Call Sandy 07507 968387 or Nikki 07483 435274 to book your places.
Thursday 16th May:
Dementia Drop-In Coffee Morning
Romsey Library, Station Road, Romsey
10am – 12noon
Information and support for people living with dementia
Memories, Tea & Me
All Saints Church, North Baddesley
10am – 11am
Reminisce with Memory Box Foundation
Friday 17th May:
“ Shops & Brands”
Green Room, The Plaza, Romsey
10:30am – 12:30pm
Reminiscing with Greenbuttercup.
Contact Pamela on 01794 501605 or pamela@shadow26.plu.com to secure your places
Sunday 19th May:
Family Dementia Information Day
Crosfield Hall, Broadwater Road, Romsey
10am - 3pm
Many stands providing help, information and support for families living with dementia
Monday 20th May:
Dementia Sing-Along
All Saint’s Church, Braishfield
2:30pm – 4pm
A fun afternoon singing your favourite songs with the Braishfield Ukulele Music Society (BUMS)
Tuesday 21st May:
Puzzles & Games
Crosfield Hall Annexe, Broadwater Road, Romsey
11am – 1pm, from puzzles to parachute games, bowling to board games
Salisbury Information Event
Guildhall, Market Square, Salisbury
10am – 5pm, meet local organisations offering support and activities.
Hart
Understanding Dementia:
10.00 or 2.00 – Wednesday 15th May 2024
Location: Hart’s Green Garden, Edenbrook Country Park, Pale Lane, RG27 8DH
Come along and gain a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia. This can help you to support someone with the condition to live well.
We hope you can go to some of these events!
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