YOUNGER PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
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IMPORTANT: Some of these groups are for people with Dementia and some are for Carers. Please make contact with the organisers beforehand to ensure that you are registered to attend.
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| EVENT | DATES | ORGANISATION / LOCATION | COMMENTS (click contact to email where available) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Club" - specifically for younger people with dementia | Mondays and Thursdays 10am-4pm | Woodley Day Centre | Contact: Ann Parr on 0118 969 1471, ann.parr@ageconcernwoodley.org.uk |
Singing for the Brain |
Every Tuesday Morning (term time only) | Cornerstones, Wokingham |
Contact: Anne Day 0118 966 6968 |
| Singing for the Brain | Thursday Morning (term time only) | Charvil Village Hall | Contact: Anne Day 0118 966 6968 |
| Tuesday Hazelwood Club | Every Tuesday 0930 to 1430 |
Crossroads Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital |
Contact: Mary Jacobs 0118 945 4209 maryjacobs@readingcrossroads.org |
| Wednesday Hazelwood Club | Every Wednesday 0930 to 1530 |
Crossroads Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital |
Contact: Mary Jacobs 0118 945 4209 maryjacobs@readingcrossroads.org |
| Alzheimer's Society Meeting - alternate talks and Social Events | 1st Monday of the month - evening | Barkham Day Hospital | Contact: 0118 978 4815 or 0118 954 7558 |
Carers meeting 3pm-5pm |
last Wednesday of month | Woodley Day Centre (Age Concern) | Contact: Ann Parr on 0118 969 1471, ann.parr@ageconcernwoodley.org.uk |
| Education course for younger people with dementia and their family/friends | 1st Wednesday of month - evenings | Barkham Day Hospital | Contact Memory Clinics for more information |
| YPWD Forum Discussion Group - 12.30 to 14:30 | Bi monthly - see leaflet link on contents page for dates | Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital | Contact: Jacqui Hussey 0118 949 5101 Jacqui.Hussey@berkshire.nhs.uk |
| Alzheimer's Cafe | 2nd Thursday of the month - evening | Woodley Day Centre (Age Concern) | For people with dementia, their families and health/social care professionals. Contact 0118 969 1471 |
| Drop in for family/friends of younger people with dementia | 3rd Thursday of the month - 2pm | Various | Contact Claire Watts or Charlie Draper 0118 949 5101 |
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| EVENT | DATES | ORGANISATION / LOCATION | COMMENTS (click contact to email where available) |
|---|---|---|---|
Singing for the Brain |
Every Tuesday 1030 to 1200 (term time only) |
Kennet Valley Free Church, Carters Rise, Fords Farm, Calcot,Reading RG31 7YT |
Contact: Claire Garley 0118 957 1183 claire.garley@alzheimers.org.uk |
Singing for the Brain |
Every Wednesday afternoon (term time only) | Alzheimer's Society Charles Clore Court, Appleford Road, Southcote |
Contact: Shirley Barefield 0118 9414793 |
Singing for the Brain |
Every Monday morning (term time only) | Alzheimer's Society St Mary the Virgin Church Hall, Purley on Thames |
Contact: Janet Southall 0118 984 2259 jsouthall@compuserve.com |
| Tuesday Hazelwood Club | Every Tuesday 0930 to 1430 |
Crossroads Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital |
Contact: Mary Jacobs 0118 945 4209 maryjacobs@readingcrossroads.org |
| Wednesday Hazelwood Club | Every Wednesdays 0930 to 1530 |
Crossroads Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital |
Contact: Mary Jacobs 0118 945 4209 maryjacobs@readingcrossroads.org |
| Reading Branch Drop In | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays | Alzheimers Society Greyfriars Church Friar St, Reading |
Contact: Claire Garley 0118 957 1183 claire.garley@alzheimers.org.uk |
| Emmer Green Carers | 3rd Monday of the month | St Barnabas Church Hall | Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre 0118 950 5177 |
| Asian Carers Group meeting | One Tuesday per month | Sun Street Reading? | Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre 0118 950 5177 |
| YPWD Forum Discussion Group - 12.30 to 14:30 | Bi monthly - see leaflet link on home page for dates | Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital | Contact: Jacqui Hussey 0118 949 5101 Jacqui.Hussey@berkshire.nhs.uk |
| Carers Education course | 6 sessions held 3 times per year | Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital | Lindsey Collins or Victoria Moss 0118 960 5959 |
| "Alive Mind" - Educational programme for people with dementia and their carers | 6 sessions held 3 times per year | Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital | Contact: Memory Clinics for referral |
| EVENT | DATES | ORGANISATION / LOCATION | COMMENTS (click contact to email where available) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singing for the Brain | Every Monday morning (term time only) | Alzheimer's Society St Josephs Church Hall, London Road, Newbury |
Contact: Chreanne Montgomery-Smith 01635 500869 |
| Singing for the Brain | Every Wednesdayafternoon (term time only) | Alzheimer's Society Audrey Needham House,29 Victoria Grove, Newbury |
Contact: Julia McMullin 07788 424961 julia.mcmullin@a2hg.co.uk |
Singing for the Brain |
Every Wednesday afternoon (term time only) | Alzheimer's Society Charles Clore Court, Appleford Road, Southcote |
Contact: Shirley Barefield 0118 9414793 |
Singing for the Brain |
Every Monday morning (term time only) | Alzheimer's Society St Mary the Virgin Church Hall, Purley on Thames |
Contact: Janet Southall 0118 984 2259 jsouthall@compuserve.com |
| Tuesday Hazelwood Club | Every Tuesday 0930 to 1430 |
Crossroads Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital |
Contact: Mary Jacobs 0118 945 4209 maryjacobs@readingcrossroads.org |
| Wednesday Hazelwood Club | Every Wednesday 0930 to 1530 |
Crossroads Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital |
Contact: Mary Jacobs 0118 945 4209 maryjacobs@readingcrossroads.org |
Stay Sharp! Gentle Exercise (+ lunch afterwards if you wish) |
Every Thursday morning 11.30 (term time only) |
Northcroft Leisure Centre, Newbury | Contact: 01635 500869 |
| Gardening for the Brain | Every Friday morning Burghfield Common, spring through autumn | Alzheimer's Society / Thrive Burghfield Common | Contact: 01635 500869 |
| Men's Lunch Group - Woolhampton area | Every other Tuesday 12noon-1.30 |
Rising Sun Pub, Woolhampton on A4 between Theale and Newbury |
Contact: Vivienne 07799 422286 (Crossroads) |
Men's Lunch Group - Newbury |
Tuesdays, once a month | The Starting Gate, Newbury | Contact: Vivienne 07799 422286 (Crossroads) |
| Support meeting for carers of younger people with dementia | First Thursday of the month, morning | Beechcroft, Newbury | Contact: Marielle/Doreen 01635 292070 |
| YPWD Forum Discussion Group - 12.30 to 14:30 | Bi monthly - see leaflet link on home page for dates | Hazelwood, Prospect Park Hospital | Contact: Jacqui Hussey 0118 949 5101 Jacqui.Hussey@berkshire.nhs.uk |
| Rescue dog-walking and horse grooming |
Wednesday mornings
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Great Shefford | Phone 01635 500869 or 07889 604721 to book a place. PLACES LIMITED |
| Empowerment group | Usually 2nd Monday lunchtime | Highview Day Centre, Calcol | Phone 01635 500869 |