Dementia: Memory Clubs and Support Groups
Memory Clubs
The memory clubs are for those living with dementia or symptoms of cognitive impairment whilst still living independently, albeit with intermittent support, in the community.
Please note: participants are asked to make their own way to the memory clubs. Carers are encouraged to enjoy a period of respite while these Memory Club sessions take place.
Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford, Apsley Guise, Water Eaton Memory Clubs
For further information and to refer, please contact Hazel Reynolds on 07518 412389 or hazel_reynolds@hotmail.co.uk or visit the website.
Fenny Stratford & Bletchley club is based at Water Eaton Church Centre.
Please contact Olive Sturridge on 07510 203166. Currently this is held fortnightly, Mondays 2:15pm - 4:15pm.
Peartree Memory Clubs (Age UK Milton Keynes)
Please ring Age UK on 01908 550700 for further information or go to the website.
Newport Pagnell & Stony Stratford Memory Club
For further information and to refer, please contact Hazel Reynolds 07518 412389, or email: hazel_reynolds@hotmail.co.uk.
Soultime Memory Club, Olney
Please contact the SoulTime Memory Team on 01234 241721 or soultime.memoryclub@parish.org.uk or go to the website.
Other services:
Dementia-friendly Table tennis
Tickford Centre at Middleton Pool & Fitness Centre,
Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9BG
Great Brickhill Parish Hall, Horsepond,
Great Brickhill
For more details, email Stephen Baggaley on baggaley1@hotmail.com
Dementia-friendly football
For more details, contact Sue Webb on 07887 211075
Alzheimer’s Society Post Diagnostic Support Groups
The Alzheimer’s Society runs various groups such as Singing for the Brain, Activity groups, and a Carer’s Support Group. Contact the Alzheimer’s Society on 01908 232612 or miltonkeynes@alzheimers.org.uk or visit their website.
Milton Keynes Adult Speech and Language Therapy Outpatient and Community Services
This service assesses and treats patients with eating, drinking and swallowing problems, and/or communication problems. For further details, please contact them on 01908 725292 or go to the website.
Alzheimer’s Society Side by Side
Side-by-Side is for people living with a dementia diagnosis and are paired up with volunteers who share similar interests so that they can continue to do things they love. Contact the Alzheimer’s Society as above or visit their website.
MacIntyre Memory Cafe, Milton Keynes
This is held every fourth Tuesday of the month, from 10-12 noon, a friendly and sociable gathering for those living with dementia or learning difficulties and their carers, £2.50 including refreshments. Contact nicola.payne@macintyrecharity.org, or telephone 07823530100.
The Parks Trust Dementia Friendly Coffee Mornings
New initiative held on the last Tuesday of each month, from 11-1pm at St Andrew’s Church, Great Linford, MK14 5AU.
Carers Group, Newport Pagnell
This volunteer run club runs fortnightly at the Brooklands Centre, Ousebank Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AN. It is held on alternate Friday mornings 10-12 noon and is for those who care for loved ones living with dementia. Those being cared for are welcome too. Led by an Admiral Nurse, the sessions cost £1.50 and there’s always a raffle. Contact on 01908 619919 or go to website.
Carers MK
Carers MK exists entirely to support the health and wellbeing of individuals from all backgrounds in Milton Keynes, who are caring for someone who cannot manage without them due to illness, physical disability, frailty, learning disability, mental health issues, addiction or additional needs. For further information, please contact Carers MK on 01908 231703 or mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org or go to the website.
