Events Calendar
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| October 2025 | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Wed 1 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Read & Reminisce
Venue: Watermark Library Room, Erme Court, Ivybridge, This is a small open group of people that gather to share a cuppa and listen to some stories and poems that are read out loud by the group leaders.Memories are often triggered by this, and shared if people wish. A small voluntary contribution to refreshments is appreciated. Text is provided for those that wish to follow the reading and an opportunity is offered for those that wish to join in the reading out loud, but just listening is fine also. The group is kept small 8-10 people but occasionally vacancies arise. Please contact Sue Pengilley before coming to discuss the availability and suitability of the sessions. Sue Pengilley 01752 896444 |
| Wed 1 Oct 10:30am |
Walking Group - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Meet in car park at end of Barton Close, Wembury Inclusive walking group welcomes people living with dementia. The walk will be social, short, gentle and ideal if you don’t do much walking. ‘It’s an amble not a ramble’. The group meets every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at Barton Close Car Park in Wembury. An opportunity to talk and catch up in the fresh air, so good for our well-being. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 1 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Friendsday Wednesday Club from South Brent & District Caring
Venue: Old School Community Centre, Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BP Our Friends Day Wednesday group is particularly Dementia Friendly. We meet every Wednesday afternoon for drinks and a chat. This group includes a Memory Cafe and Carers Support group., and welcomes those with cognitive, memory issues or living with dementia and their carers/family members. We offer games, chat, craft, singing/music events, jigsaws, anything people want to do, we celebrate each others birthdays and one of our members does a quiz. Cuppas and biscuits with cake on birthdays! South Brent & District Caring 01364 700282 or drop in 10 - 12 to enquire |
| Thu 2 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Listen & Laugh Group (Reading) - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Parish Room An inclusive, shared Listen & Laugh Group – There is a £2.00 charge towards refreshments and room hire. Fun, friendship and laughter in bucket loads. Remembering and sharing together favourite stories and poems. You can listen, reminisce and enjoy the laughter, fun and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. The group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Parish Room, Bakery Square in Yealmpton. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Thu 2 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Totnes Caring - Memory Cafe
Venue: Totnes Boating Association, Steamer Quay Rd, Totnes, TQ9 5AL. The Totnes Memory Café provides the opportunity for people with memory problems and their carers to meet socially with others. At the Café you can chat and share experiences and information in a safe, friendly, supportive environment. If you wish, you can also join activities including singing, music, and games. Dementia Services Co-ordinator 01803 865 684 |
| Fri 3 Oct 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Dementia Friendly Parishes - Carer's Catch Up
Venue: Methodist Church Hall, Yealmpton PL8 2LZ Are you caring for someone living with dementia and/or other conditions? If so, come and join us at our friendly, supportive and relaxed get-together. Why not come along and share ideas, tips and your company over a cuppa and cake? The person you care for is very welcome to attend too. 07450 206312 |
| Mon 6 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Monday Coffee Morning - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring coffee mornings are a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the company. The coffee morning will run every Monday except on bank holidays. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 6 Oct 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 6 Oct 12:00pm - 3:00pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Tue 7 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 1 from 10.00-11.00 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Tue 7 Oct 11:15am - 12:15pm |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 2 from 11.15 – 12.15 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 8 Oct 10:30am |
Walking Group - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Meet in car park at end of Barton Close, Wembury Inclusive walking group welcomes people living with dementia. The walk will be social, short, gentle and ideal if you don’t do much walking. ‘It’s an amble not a ramble’. The group meets every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at Barton Close Car Park in Wembury. An opportunity to talk and catch up in the fresh air, so good for our well-being. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 8 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Read & Reminisce
Venue: Watermark Library Room, Erme Court, Ivybridge, This is a small open group of people that gather to share a cuppa and listen to some stories and poems that are read out loud by the group leaders.Memories are often triggered by this, and shared if people wish. A small voluntary contribution to refreshments is appreciated. Text is provided for those that wish to follow the reading and an opportunity is offered for those that wish to join in the reading out loud, but just listening is fine also. The group is kept small 8-10 people but occasionally vacancies arise. Please contact Sue Pengilley before coming to discuss the availability and suitability of the sessions. Sue Pengilley 01752 896444 |
| Wed 8 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Friendsday Wednesday Club from South Brent & District Caring
Venue: Old School Community Centre, Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BP Our Friends Day Wednesday group is particularly Dementia Friendly. We meet every Wednesday afternoon for drinks and a chat. This group includes a Memory Cafe and Carers Support group., and welcomes those with cognitive, memory issues or living with dementia and their carers/family members. We offer games, chat, craft, singing/music events, jigsaws, anything people want to do, we celebrate each others birthdays and one of our members does a quiz. Cuppas and biscuits with cake on birthdays! South Brent & District Caring 01364 700282 or drop in 10 - 12 to enquire |
| Thu 9 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Listen & Laugh Group (Reading) - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Parish Room An inclusive, shared Listen & Laugh Group – There is a £2.00 charge towards refreshments and room hire. Fun, friendship and laughter in bucket loads. Remembering and sharing together favourite stories and poems. You can listen, reminisce and enjoy the laughter, fun and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. The group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Parish Room, Bakery Square in Yealmpton. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Thu 9 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Totnes Caring - Memory Cafe
Venue: Totnes Boating Association, Steamer Quay Rd, Totnes, TQ9 5AL. The Totnes Memory Café provides the opportunity for people with memory problems and their carers to meet socially with others. At the Café you can chat and share experiences and information in a safe, friendly, supportive environment. If you wish, you can also join activities including singing, music, and games. Dementia Services Co-ordinator 01803 865 684 |
| Mon 13 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Monday Coffee Morning - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring coffee mornings are a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the company. The coffee morning will run every Monday except on bank holidays. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 13 Oct 12:00pm - 3:00pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 13 Oct 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Tue 14 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 1 from 10.00-11.00 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Tue 14 Oct 11:15am - 12:15pm |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 2 from 11.15 – 12.15 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 15 Oct 10:30am |
Walking Group - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Meet in car park at end of Barton Close, Wembury Inclusive walking group welcomes people living with dementia. The walk will be social, short, gentle and ideal if you don’t do much walking. ‘It’s an amble not a ramble’. The group meets every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at Barton Close Car Park in Wembury. An opportunity to talk and catch up in the fresh air, so good for our well-being. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 15 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Read & Reminisce
Venue: Watermark Library Room, Erme Court, Ivybridge, This is a small open group of people that gather to share a cuppa and listen to some stories and poems that are read out loud by the group leaders.Memories are often triggered by this, and shared if people wish. A small voluntary contribution to refreshments is appreciated. Text is provided for those that wish to follow the reading and an opportunity is offered for those that wish to join in the reading out loud, but just listening is fine also. The group is kept small 8-10 people but occasionally vacancies arise. Please contact Sue Pengilley before coming to discuss the availability and suitability of the sessions. Sue Pengilley 01752 896444 |
| Wed 15 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Friendsday Wednesday Club from South Brent & District Caring
Venue: Old School Community Centre, Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BP Our Friends Day Wednesday group is particularly Dementia Friendly. We meet every Wednesday afternoon for drinks and a chat. This group includes a Memory Cafe and Carers Support group., and welcomes those with cognitive, memory issues or living with dementia and their carers/family members. We offer games, chat, craft, singing/music events, jigsaws, anything people want to do, we celebrate each others birthdays and one of our members does a quiz. Cuppas and biscuits with cake on birthdays! South Brent & District Caring 01364 700282 or drop in 10 - 12 to enquire |
| Thu 16 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Listen & Laugh Group (Reading) - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Parish Room An inclusive, shared Listen & Laugh Group – There is a £2.00 charge towards refreshments and room hire. Fun, friendship and laughter in bucket loads. Remembering and sharing together favourite stories and poems. You can listen, reminisce and enjoy the laughter, fun and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. The group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Parish Room, Bakery Square in Yealmpton. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Thu 16 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Totnes Caring - Memory Cafe
Venue: Totnes Boating Association, Steamer Quay Rd, Totnes, TQ9 5AL. The Totnes Memory Café provides the opportunity for people with memory problems and their carers to meet socially with others. At the Café you can chat and share experiences and information in a safe, friendly, supportive environment. If you wish, you can also join activities including singing, music, and games. Dementia Services Co-ordinator 01803 865 684 |
| Fri 17 Oct 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Singing Along - Community Singing with Sunset Swing Band & the Brixton Village-Airs
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Our singalong is held on the third Friday of every month. Come along and join in singing your favourite tunes and lyrics led by the Brixton Village- 2.00 – 3.30 pm at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Everyone is welcome. £3.00 charge including refreshments Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Mon 20 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Monday Coffee Morning - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring coffee mornings are a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the company. The coffee morning will run every Monday except on bank holidays. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 20 Oct 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 20 Oct 12:00pm - 3:00pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Tue 21 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 1 from 10.00-11.00 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Tue 21 Oct 11:15am - 12:15pm |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 2 from 11.15 – 12.15 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Tue 21 Oct 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Buckfastleigh Memory Café - Travel By Steam Train
Venue: South Devon Railway, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh - TQ11 0DZ Travel by steam train through the Devon countryside with South Devon Railway, with refreshments and support provided. This is a safe and welcoming space for local people with memory problems and those that care for them. Donation only. Please note that due to the Steam Trail Christmas schedule and track maintenance during the winter months the memory café is held in a carriage in a sidings. Contact Katherine for more information, if it is to be your first time. Kathrine Bailey 07899 993134 |
| Tue 21 Oct 3:15pm - 5:00pm |
Buckfastleigh Memory Café - Travel By Steam Train
Venue: South Devon Railway, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh - TQ11 0DZ Travel by steam train through the Devon countryside with South Devon Railway with refreshments and support provided. This is a safe and welcoming space for local people with memory problems and those that care for them. -- Donation Only --. Please note that during the winter months the Memory café is held in a carriage in a sidings due to the Christmas Steam Railway schedule and track maintenance. Please contact Katherine for information, especially if it is your first time. Katherine Bailey 07899 993134 |
| Wed 22 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Read & Reminisce
Venue: Watermark Library Room, Erme Court, Ivybridge, This is a small open group of people that gather to share a cuppa and listen to some stories and poems that are read out loud by the group leaders.Memories are often triggered by this, and shared if people wish. A small voluntary contribution to refreshments is appreciated. Text is provided for those that wish to follow the reading and an opportunity is offered for those that wish to join in the reading out loud, but just listening is fine also. The group is kept small 8-10 people but occasionally vacancies arise. Please contact Sue Pengilley before coming to discuss the availability and suitability of the sessions. Sue Pengilley 01752 896444 |
| Wed 22 Oct 10:30am |
Walking Group - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Meet in car park at end of Barton Close, Wembury Inclusive walking group welcomes people living with dementia. The walk will be social, short, gentle and ideal if you don’t do much walking. ‘It’s an amble not a ramble’. The group meets every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at Barton Close Car Park in Wembury. An opportunity to talk and catch up in the fresh air, so good for our well-being. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 22 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Friendsday Wednesday Club from South Brent & District Caring
Venue: Old School Community Centre, Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BP Our Friends Day Wednesday group is particularly Dementia Friendly. We meet every Wednesday afternoon for drinks and a chat. This group includes a Memory Cafe and Carers Support group., and welcomes those with cognitive, memory issues or living with dementia and their carers/family members. We offer games, chat, craft, singing/music events, jigsaws, anything people want to do, we celebrate each others birthdays and one of our members does a quiz. Cuppas and biscuits with cake on birthdays! South Brent & District Caring 01364 700282 or drop in 10 - 12 to enquire |
| Thu 23 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Listen & Laugh Group (Reading) - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Parish Room An inclusive, shared Listen & Laugh Group – There is a £2.00 charge towards refreshments and room hire. Fun, friendship and laughter in bucket loads. Remembering and sharing together favourite stories and poems. You can listen, reminisce and enjoy the laughter, fun and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. The group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Parish Room, Bakery Square in Yealmpton. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Thu 23 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Totnes Caring - Memory Cafe
Venue: Totnes Boating Association, Steamer Quay Rd, Totnes, TQ9 5AL. The Totnes Memory Café provides the opportunity for people with memory problems and their carers to meet socially with others. At the Café you can chat and share experiences and information in a safe, friendly, supportive environment. If you wish, you can also join activities including singing, music, and games. Dementia Services Co-ordinator 01803 865 684 |
| Mon 27 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Monday Coffee Morning - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring coffee mornings are a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the company. The coffee morning will run every Monday except on bank holidays. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 27 Oct 10:30am - 12:30pm |
The Monday Club
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall An informal monthly meet up with an emphasis on friendship and fun while perhaps doing an activity of your own choice. Meeting once a month in Yealmpton Methodist Church from 10.30 – 12.30 on the last Monday morning of each month. Note: between January and June this group will be working with 'Life on the Edge' making handicrafts inspired by nature provided by the South Devon National Landscape. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Mon 27 Oct 12:00pm - 3:00pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Mon 27 Oct 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Monday Lunch Club - South Brent Caring
Venue: The Old School Community Centre The South Brent Caring Monday Lunch Club is a great way to get together with friends and make new ones! So why not come along and enjoy the lunch and the company. The Monday Lunch Club is open to everyone but please ring to book on the number listed below. The menus include soups, salads and puddings, during the winter followed by a raffle and sweet. Suggested donation of £5 or free if you need it to be. If you need transport to and from this activity event, just call South Brent Caring on the number listed below, in advance and they will do their best to arrange it for you. South Brent and District Caring Office 01364 700282 |
| Tue 28 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 1 from 10.00-11.00 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Tue 28 Oct 11:15am - 12:15pm |
Gentle Exercise - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Methodist Hall Inclusive gentle exercise group - £5.00 per session (first session free). Everyone is welcome to this fun mixture of seated/standing exercises/movements to music, tailored to improve flexibility, strength and balance. Delivered by our friendly and experienced registered physiotherapists who can offer advice if required. Every Tuesday morning at Yealmpton Methodist Church Hall. Session 2 from 11.15 – 12.15 Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 29 Oct 10:30am |
Walking Group - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Meet in car park at end of Barton Close, Wembury Inclusive walking group welcomes people living with dementia. The walk will be social, short, gentle and ideal if you don’t do much walking. ‘It’s an amble not a ramble’. The group meets every Wednesday morning from 10.30am at Barton Close Car Park in Wembury. An opportunity to talk and catch up in the fresh air, so good for our well-being. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Wed 29 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Read & Reminisce
Venue: Watermark Library Room, Erme Court, Ivybridge, This is a small open group of people that gather to share a cuppa and listen to some stories and poems that are read out loud by the group leaders.Memories are often triggered by this, and shared if people wish. A small voluntary contribution to refreshments is appreciated. Text is provided for those that wish to follow the reading and an opportunity is offered for those that wish to join in the reading out loud, but just listening is fine also. The group is kept small 8-10 people but occasionally vacancies arise. Please contact Sue Pengilley before coming to discuss the availability and suitability of the sessions. Sue Pengilley 01752 896444 |
| Wed 29 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Friendsday Wednesday Club from South Brent & District Caring
Venue: Old School Community Centre, Totnes Road, South Brent, TQ10 9BP Our Friends Day Wednesday group is particularly Dementia Friendly. We meet every Wednesday afternoon for drinks and a chat. This group includes a Memory Cafe and Carers Support group., and welcomes those with cognitive, memory issues or living with dementia and their carers/family members. We offer games, chat, craft, singing/music events, jigsaws, anything people want to do, we celebrate each others birthdays and one of our members does a quiz. Cuppas and biscuits with cake on birthdays! South Brent & District Caring 01364 700282 or drop in 10 - 12 to enquire |
| Thu 30 Oct 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Listen & Laugh Group (Reading) - Dementia Friendly Parishes
Venue: Yealmpton Parish Room An inclusive, shared Listen & Laugh Group – There is a £2.00 charge towards refreshments and room hire. Fun, friendship and laughter in bucket loads. Remembering and sharing together favourite stories and poems. You can listen, reminisce and enjoy the laughter, fun and chat over a cup of tea or coffee. The group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon in the Parish Room, Bakery Square in Yealmpton. Community Development Lead 07450 206312 |
| Thu 30 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Totnes Caring - Memory Cafe
Venue: Totnes Boating Association, Steamer Quay Rd, Totnes, TQ9 5AL. The Totnes Memory Café provides the opportunity for people with memory problems and their carers to meet socially with others. At the Café you can chat and share experiences and information in a safe, friendly, supportive environment. If you wish, you can also join activities including singing, music, and games. Dementia Services Co-ordinator 01803 865 684 |
Inclusion of events in the Events Diary is at the discretion of Four Rivers Dementia Alliance.
