Our Groups

We run various groups for Derbyshire residents affected by symptoms of dementia and their carers (you can access our services without an official diagnosis).

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
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
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
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
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
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/