Dementia Action Week
Dementia action week takes place between 18-24 May. Helping to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage early diagnosis for people living with dementia in the UK.
Activities
Monday 18 May
Coffee, cake and chat
Leah Lodge and Rectory Court (Cinnamon Care Collection) will be organising several events throughout the week. Pop into their café for a cup of tea, cake and a friendly chat.
- 10am-4pm, 18-24 May.
- Email: leahlodge.haa@cinnamoncc.com
- Tel: 02083 182 272
- Leah Lodge, Blackheath, SE13 5EB
Coffee Morning at the Glass Mill Leisure Centre
The community is invited to attend a coffee morning hosted by the Community Dementia Action Group. Come and meet some of the CDAG members including Alzheimers Society, Imago, Shared Lives, Lewisham Memory Service, Ageing Well , SELCE and others.
- 10.30am-12.30pm, 18 May.
- 41 Loampit Vale, London SE13 7FT
Tuesday 19 May
Catford Library chat
Come and chat to the Alzheimer’s Society at Catford Library
- 2–5pm, 19 May
- 23-24 Winslade Way, Catford Centre, SE6 4JU
- Email: sophie.harriot@lewisham.gov.uk
Dementia Cafe
Pop into the Venner Road Hall Dementia Café
- 10.00am-12.00pm, 19 May
- Venner Road, London SE26 5EQ
- Contact Pat O’Hara on 0784 002 4662 for further information.
The Befrienders at The Grove Centre
A lively, creative singing group (First visit FREE)
- 10–11.45am, 19 May
- 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham
Wednesday 20 May
Age UK activities
Join in with dementia inclusive activities run by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark
- Music and Movement – 11am-12pm
- Arts and Crafts 12.45-1.45pm
- Singing for the brain 2.15-3.15pm
- St Lawrence Centre, 37 Bromley Rd, London SE6 2TS
Spaces do need to be booked in advanced please call 0207 423 5107 or email lewisham@alzheimers.org.uk for more information.
Fitness and fun
Gentle seated exercise to music
- 10–11.45am
- The Grove Centre, 2 Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 6PL (first session FREE)
- Email to book: info@ageingwellinlewisham.org
- Tel: 07486 011 102
Online Art Wednesday
Join this session with Arts 4 Dementia.
- Wednesday 20 May (2pm - 3pm)
- Where: Online, via a Zoom link we send out once signed up
- What: Artist Cici Goodfellow will be leading a fun creative session for participants to join in with. There is no cost for the Art Wednesday sessions, and they are designed for people to be able to take part without having to buy any special art materials. So, you will be able to use things you have at home already, such as pens, paper, pencils etc.
- Email: jasmine-karis@artsfordementia.org
- Tel: 07483971788.
Thursday 21 May
Visit the beautiful Sydenham Garden between 10am and 12pm to have a walk in the garden and celebrate how much nature helps our wellbeing. There will be a chance to find out more about Sydenham Garden, a leaflet about nature activities to try at home, a bird feeder and refreshments for all.
- 10am-12pm
- 28A Wynell Rd, SE23 2LW.
- Email: rosie@sydenhamgarden.org.uk
Silver Lunch Club
If you are over 60, Pop along to the Silver Lunch Club
- 12.30- 2.30pm
- Wesley Halls, Shroffold Road, Downham
- Email: info@ageingwellinlewisham.org
- Tel: 0748011102
You will receive a warm cuppa, a freshly cooked lunch, and friendly conversation. This welcoming group also offers a mix of gentle exercise, games, arts and crafts, topical speakers, and entertainment. Free if it’s your first visit.
Friday 22 May
Catford Library chat
Come and chat to the Alzheimer’s Society at Catford Library. Ask questions and receive local information.
- 2–5pm
- Catford Library, 23-24 Winslade Way, Catford Centre, SE6 4JU
- Email: sophie.harriot@lewisham.gov.uk
Singing for the Brain
- 10.15–11.15am
- Telegraph Hill Community Centre Pepys Rd, London SE14 5TY
- Spaces do need to be booked in advanced
- Tel: 0207 423 5107
- Email: lewisham@alzheimers.org.uk
Saturday 23 May
Speak to Alzheimer's Team
Pop along to Lewisham Shopping Centre to speak to the Alzheimer’s Team. Donate to the charity, ask questions and receive local information.
- 10am-2pm
- Email: lewisham@alzheimers.org.uk