YOUNGER PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA

INFORMATION AND EVENTS

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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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Wokingham Area

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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Reading Area

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

shirley.barefield@tiscali.co.uk

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

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Newbury Area

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
alz.support@pop3.hiway.co.uk

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

shirley.barefield@tiscali.co.uk

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
alz.support@pop3.hiway.co.uk

Gardening for the Brain Every Friday  morning Burghfield Common, spring through autumn Alzheimer's Society / Thrive Burghfield Common

Contact:

01635 500869
alz.support@pop3.hiway.co.uk

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

 

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

 

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