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 14th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bolsover
Shirebrook Leisure Centre Park Road, Shirebrook NG20 8JQ |
19th June 11:30am |
Bolsover Older People's Forum | For members aged 50+, new members welcome For more information and to sign up please visit https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/50plusforums | Also an opportunity to speak to Dementia Adviser Denise |
|
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. | |
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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 |
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South Derbyshire Hilton Village Warm Space, Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton DE65 5GH |
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 |
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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
