Page 54 • The HERALD • 14th May 2026 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v WE CARE, YOU CARE A Busy Month Ahead for Greenbuttercup Dementia Services from Greenbuttercup Dementia Services May is the ideal time to nd out about the help, support and activities available for people with Dementia. e annual Alzheimer Society’s ‘Dementia Action Week’ runs this year from 18th-24th May and there are lots of local events you can take part in. Greenbuttercup Dementia Services run regular activity groups in Romsey for people who are living with Dementia and their carers/relatives, and they have a fun- lled activities lined up - with something for everyone. Friday 15th May is a special event to help kickstart ‘Dementia Action Week’ at the Living Well Centre, Nightingale Lodge, Romsey SO51 7AH from 10.30am -12.30pm. is is an opportunity to meet volunteers and members of Greenbuttercup Dementia Services, have a cuppa and cake, and watch or join in with Winchester-based ‘Move Momentum’. Move Momentum is an award-winning local charity that aims to make dance accessible to everyone. ey provide inclusive dance classes for people who otherwise might not have the opportunity to enjoy the bene ts of dance. is is a FREE event and anyone with Dementia and their carer/relative are welcome to join in. Sunday 17th May - Dementia Information Day at the Cros eld Hall, Romsey SO51 8GL from 10am – 4pm. is annual FREE event is run by Romsey Dementia Action Group and welcomes everyone to meet representatives of organisations (including Greenbuttercup Dementia Services) o ering help, advice and activities for those a ected by Dementia in the local area. Visit: www.romdag.co.uk Friday 22nd May – ‘Singing with Traci’ in the Green Room at the Plaza eatre, Romsey SO51 8JA from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Traci sings and plays her guitar for us on a monthly basis and encourages everyone to join in with songs from the 60’s, 70’s and by request. Finally, on Friday 29th May we will be once again joining forces with Abbotswood Court Care Home, Romsey SO51 0BL to welcome members of ‘PEDALL’ who run accessible cycling sessions in the New Forest. is has become an annual FREE event, thoroughly enjoyed by all who have a go. For further information on any of the above events, please email: greenbuttercupdementiaservices@ gmail.com or call: 01794 501605. Information will also be put on Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenbuttercupdementiaservices Join the PEDALL session at Abbotswood Court Care Home Spaces Available At Age Concern New Forest’s Weekly Lunch Clubs Lunch Clubs are held every Monday at Bartley Village Hall and every Tuesday at Totton & Eling Community Centre. ey provide a two course hot meal for a cost of £8 and transport on the minibus, if needed, is £3. e Lunch Clubs are very friendly and meet for a cup of tea/ co ee and a chat before lunch. Please phone their O ce on: 023 8084 1199 10am to 1pm Monday to Friday to make an enquiry or for more details. Dementia Support Group at Totton Library Go along to Totton Library every Tuesday from 2pm-4pm for the Dementia ChatAbout group. is free group welcomes people living with dementia and those who care for them, providing a supportive space to share experiences with others who understand. Monthly Social At Age Concern Romsey A monthly social takes place on the third Friday of the month, 2pm–3.30pm at Age Concern Romsey on Linden Road. £3 for co ee, cake and activities. For more information call: 01794 518 817 or email: o ce@ageconcernromsey.org.uk
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