What’s on near you

If you are an NHS, Council or Community group in Derby or Derbyshire that has events/groups specifically for people affected by dementia and you would like your poster including on this page, please email it in Word or pdf format to derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk by the 14^th of the month, asking for it to be included in the ‘end of month updates.

You can also request your group is included in Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Directory – for more information, visit alzheimers.org.uk/dementiadirectorybusiness.

Want to meet us and find out more about what our service can offer to people experiencing symptoms of dementia, and their carers?

We are attending these events that are open to the public, and you are welcome to come and have a chat with us….

Please note: The table below can be scrolled left and right.

LOCATION	DATE & TIME	EVENT	WHAT TO EXPECT	USEFUL TO KNOW
Amber Valley The Potteries Community Hub, Acorn Centre, Station Road, Langley Mill, NG16 4AF	Wednesday 27th May 10am-11:30am	Wellbeing drop in	Free health and wellbeing drop in. Free blood pressure checks available. There will be an opportunity to speak to Dementia Adviser Sammi	Also in attendance: Live Life Better Derbyshire, Social Prescribers, Citizens Advice Bureau, Derbyshire Carers
Chesterfield Chesterfield Library, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QN	Thursday 14th May 10am-3pm	Reading well with dementia	An opportunity to see what dementia resources are available from the library, and to speak with a Dementia Adviser
Chesterfield Main Entrance information point, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Rd, Calow Chesterfield, S44 5BL	Monday 18th May 12noon - 2pm	Dementia Information	An opportunity to speak with a Dementia Adviser
Chesterfield Main Entrance information point, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Rd, Calow Chesterfield, S44 5BL	Friday 22nd May 12noon-2pm	Young Onset Dementia  (Drop In)	An opportunity to ask questions about Young Onset Dementia, take away some useful factsheets and booklets, and find out what support is available to you in your area.
Chesterfield Chesterfield Football Stadium 1866 Sheffield Rd,  Chesterfield S41 8NZ	Wednesday 20th May 2.30pm – 4.30pm	Football, Friends & Memories Join us for an afternoon of fun, making memories for the whole family.	Sing Along in the stadium, with the ‘Sing Along with Ellie Members Choir’. Chair Based Football Activities with Alzheimer’s Society & CFCC Market Stalls from local groups/organisations supporting Dementia, Mental Health, Wellbeing, suicide prevention and much more!	This is a free of charge event, but a ticket is required for entry – Please see the link on website and social media posts for more information.
Chesterfield Chesterfield Football Stadium 1866 Sheffield Rd,  Chesterfield S41 8NZ	Wednesday 24th June 11am-2pm (drop in)	Chesterfield Memory Marketplace	A great opportunity for people who have dementia and for their carers, family and friends, to browse the information stalls from a range of service providers, see 'taster' activity sessions, and talk to people who understand about living with dementia.
Derby Derby West Indian Centre  Carrington St,  Derby DE1 2ND	Wednesday 6th May 10am -2pm (drop in)	Dementia Awareness Community Event	Pre & post diagnosis information and support Carers’ support, benefits guidance & legal advice Meet other local services offering support for people living with dementia and their carers	Free - Friendly - Open to All Derby City Dementia Support Service Telephone: 01332 497640 Email: derbycitydementiasupport@alzheimers.org.uk
Derbyshire Dales  Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell  DE45 1AG	Monday 18th May 9am – 1pm	Farmers 'MOT' Day	Friendly health and wellbeing advice available from a range of services. Opportunity to speak to Dementia Adviser Sarah
Erewash Littlewick Medical Practice 2 Nottingham Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 5PR	18th – 23rd May NB:Our Dementia Adviser won’t be there, she will contact you after the end of the event	‘Help yourself Desk’ with free information booklets and leaflets, Forget me not pins badges, donation tin and a support request box at the reception desk	You will have the opportunity to fill in one of the Support Requests slips and pop it in the box on the reception desk	Please note: Once the box and displays are collected at the end of the week we will respond to all requests for support.
Erewash Erewash Voluntary Action Granville Avenue, ILong Eaton, Nottinghamshire NG10 4HD	Tuesday 19th May 10am - 2pm	Equity Diversity & Inclusion drop in	If you or a loved one is experiencing memory loss or dementia, this event provides a safe and welcoming space. Dementia Advisers Anne and Sammi can offer the support you need, with experience in working alongside diverse communities.	Anne Mobile: 07923 437644 Sammi Mobile: 07720 146323
High Peak Blythe House Hospice, Chapel-en-le-Frith	2nd Monday of month 1:30pm – 3:30pm (‘drop in’)	Carers Drop In	Hosted by the specialist team at Blythe House Hospice alongside representatives from local organisations, it is an opportunity to chat with Dementia Adviser Barbara White	If you’re struggling to arrange care so you can attend, please phone 01298 875 080
South Derbyshire Hilton Village Warm Space, Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH	26th May 9.30-11:30am   30th June 10am-12noon   28th July 10am-12noon	Drop in, for people with symptoms of dementia and/or their carers	An opportunity to ask questions or have a friendly chat with Dementia Adviser Alice Porkess	For more information, please call Alice on 07545 094968
South Derbyshire Melbourne Library Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF	22nd June 2pm-4pm 27th July 2pm-4pm	Drop in, for people with symptoms of dementia and/or their carers	An opportunity to ask questions or have a friendly chat with Dementia Adviser Alice Porkess	For more information, please call Alice on 07545 094968

(This list is updated at the start of each month)

You don’t have to wait for one of these events to speak to our advisers – you are welcome to phone us.
Derby City 01332 497640 / Derbyshire 01332 208845