Our Groups
Some groups are face-to-face, some are online; some are educational and some are purely for pleasure… all are led by our experienced and friendly staff, and take place in safe and relaxed environments, giving you an opportunity to meet with others in a similar situation to yourself, and get support from staff and volunteers.
As well as our groups which are listed on this page, you might be interested in other groups and events that are on the ‘What’s on near you’ page.
We want to hear from you!
Our dementia support groups are here to provide connection, advice, and a safe space for those affected by dementia, but we know that not everyone is currently accessing these services. Your feedback is really important to us. By completing this short survey, you’ll help us understand the reasons why people may not attend and how we can make our groups more welcoming, accessible, and useful for everyone. Your views will shape future support in your community.
Memory Cafe & Singing for the Brain
See below is a list of all our groups throughout Derbyshire.
Please note that group venues, days & times remain the same, but the groups alternate monthly between a Singing for the Brain session & a Memory Cafe session (i.e.one month its Singing for the Brain and then next month Memory Cafe).
Our memory café is an information and activity-based session lead by our Group Facilitator. Information and advice will be presented on a key topic and where possible a guest speaker may attend part of the session. This will be followed by some activities and an opportunity to have a chat and meet other people similarly affected by dementia, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Join our Singing for the Brain sessions and meet new people in a friendly and fun social environment. Singing improves your brain activity, wellbeing, and mood, and you don’t need to be a good singer to benefit, we sing for pleasure and cover a wide variety of familiar songs. The group is hosted by our friendly and experienced Group Facilitator.
Who can attend these groups: Derbyshire residents with or awaiting a diagnosis of dementia, plus their carer/family member. If you are interested in attending, please phone us to book your place – 01332 208845.
Please note: The table below can be scrolled left and right.
| AREA | Location | DAY &TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley |
Alfreton Town FC North Street Alfreton DE557FZ |
3rd Wednesday of each month 10.30am – 12pm |
15 April 2026 – Singalong Group
20 May 2026 – Memory Café 17 June 2026 – Singalong Group 15 July 2026 – Memory Café 19 August 2026 – Singalong Group 16 September 2026 – Memory Café 21 October 2026 – Singalong Group 18 November 2026 – Memory Café 16 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
| Bolsover |
Bainbridge Hall Community Centre Chapel Road Bolsover S44 6PX |
2nd Monday of each month 11am – 12.30pm |
13 April 2026 – Singalong Group
11 May 2026 – Memory Café 08 June 2026 – Singalong Group 13 July 2026 – Memory Café 10 August 2026 – Singalong Group 14 September 2026 – Memory Café 12 October 2026 – Singalong Group 09 November 2026 – Memory Café 14 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
| Chesterfield |
Chesterfield Fire Station Spire Walk Business Park Braidwood Way Chesterfield S402WH |
4th Friday of each month 10am – 11.30am |
24 April 2026 – Singalong Group
22 May 2026 – Memory Café 26 June 2026 – Singalong Group 24 July 2026 – Memory Café 28 August 2026 – Singalong Group 25 September 2026 – Memory Café 23 October 2026 – Singalong Group 27 November 2026 – Memory Café 18 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
| Derbyshire Dales |
Imperial Rooms Imperial Road Matlock DE4 3NL |
1st Tuesday of each month 11am – 12.30am |
07 April 2026 – Singalong Group
05 May 2026 – Memory Café 02 June 2026 – Singalong Group 07 July 2026 – Memory Café 04 August 2026 – Singalong Group 01 September 2026 – Memory Café 06 October 2026 – Singalong Group 03 November 2026 – Memory Café 01 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
| Erewash |
Ilkeston Fire Station Derby Road Ilkeston DE75EZ |
1st Friday of each month 11am – 12.30am |
03 April 2026 – Singalong Group
01 May 2026 – Memory Café 05 June 2026 – Singalong Group 03 July 2026 – Memory Café 07 August 2026 – Singalong Group 04 September 2026 – Memory Café 02 October 2026 – Singalong Group 06 November 2026 – Memory Café 04 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
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Erewash Voluntary Action Centre Granville Avenue Long Eaton NG10 4HD |
3rd Tuesday of each month 10am – 12.00pm |
21 April 2026 – Singalong Group
19 May 2026 – Memory Café 16 June 2026 – Singalong Group 21 July 2026 – Memory Café 18 August 2026 – Singalong Group 15 September 2026 – Memory Café 20 October 2026 – Singalong Group 17 November 2026 – Memory Café 15 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
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| North-East Derbyshire |
Clay Cross Social Care Centre Market Street Clay Cross S45 9JE |
4th Monday of each month 1.30pm – 3pm |
27 April 2026 – Singalong Group
25 May 2026 – Memory Café 22 June 2026 – Singalong Group 27 July 2026 – Memory Café 24 August 2026 – Singalong Group 28 September 2026 – Memory Café 26 October 2026 – Singalong Group 23 November 2026 – Memory Café 21 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
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Dronfield Hall Barn High Street Dronfield S18 1PX |
3rd Thursday of each month 11am – 12.30pm |
16 April 2026 – Singalong Group
21 May 2026 – Memory Café 18 June 2026 – Singalong Group 16 July 2026 – Memory Café 20 August 2026 – Singalong Group 17 September 2026 – Memory Café 15 October 2026 – Singalong Group 19 November 2026 – Memory Café 17 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
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| South Derbyshire |
Melbourne Leisure Centre Cockshut Lane Melbourne DE73 8DG |
1st Monday of each month 11am – 12.30pm |
06 April 2026 – Singalong Group
04 May 2026 – Memory Café 01 June 2026 – Singalong Group 06 July 2026 – Memory Café 03 August 2026 – Singalong Group 07 September 2026 – Memory Café 05 October 2026 – Singalong Group 02 November 2026 – Memory Café 07 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
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Oakland Village Hall Farm Road Swadlincote DE11 8ND |
4th Wednesday of each month 10am – 11.30pm |
22 April 2026 – Singalong Group
27 May 2026 – Memory Café 24 June 2026 – Singalong Group 22 July 2026 – Memory Café 26 August 2026 – Singalong Group 23 September 2026 – Memory Café 28 October 2026 – Singalong Group 25 November 2026 – Memory Café 23 December 2026 – Singalong Group |
Dementia Q&A and Carers Engagement Sessions
Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service also offers support to carers – see their website for further details https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/daacs
If you live in Derbyshire and are caring for a loved one, friend or neighbour who is affected by dementia, you are welcome to register with us to attend our online carer sessions. These sessions take place each month (Thursdays 5.30–7.00pm) on Zoom and they cover a range of topics relating to life with dementia. Here are the upcoming themes:
Thursday 9th April – Legal, Financial & Planning Ahead
Focus: Power of Attorney, Benefits, Wills, Planning for the future
Guest Speaker: Citizens Advice
Thursday 7th May – Managing Changes in Behaviour and Mood
Focus: Anxiety, agitation, sleep changes, low mood.
Guest Speaker: To be Confirmed
Thursday 4th June – Staying Active & Engaged
Focus: Meaningful activities, movement, music, routines at home.
Guest Speaker: Alzheimer’s Society Group Facilitator – Rhys Wilkinson
If you have any questions about these sessions, or if you would like to request a link to join any of them, please contact our team via email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk or tel: 01332 208845 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm except bank holidays).
Young Onset Dementia Support Group
Our online Young Onset Dementia Support Group is on the first Tuesday of the month, with the sessions starting at 6:00pm and ending around 7:30pm.
Our Young Onset Dementia session is an informal but informative session developed for people living with dementia under the age of 65. Each session is an opportunity to share information and advice and is an opportunity to talk to other people all over the county.
If you’d like to know more about this group, or would like to join us, please phone 01332 208845 or email derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk
You might also be interested to read further information on our ‘Young Onset Dementia’ page.
Derby City Groups
Volunteering opportunities across Derbyshire
Are you a star tea maker?
Do you love a chat?
Can you spare a few hours a month to support people living with dementia in a fun and informal atmosphere?
We currently have a number of volunteering opportunities in Derby City and Derbyshire.
If you are interested, please see the information Alzheimer’s Society’s website:
Group Support Volunteer – Derby
If you are interested in volunteering opportunities at our Derbyshire groups, please email vicki.baker@alzheimers.org.uk
Group Support Volunteer – Derbyshire – Group Support Volunteer – Derbyshire in Derbyshire – Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer's Society’s Dementia Forum
Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Forum is a free online community, where people affected by dementia can ask for advice from others in a similar situation, and share their experiences.
For more information, see the Alzheimer’s Society’s webpage https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-support-forum-our-online-community/what-support-forum
Or join the Forum here https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/
