Community Events in Fareham and Gosport: March Highlights
Fareham and Gosport's March community events for social connections and supporting dementia awareness.<br /> <br />
As winter begins to thaw, Home Instead Fareham and Gosport offers a variety of community events that promise warmth and connection.
This March, the spotlight is on activities specifically designed for older members of the community, individuals experiencing memory loss, living with dementia, their families and carers. These events offer both social and therapeutic benefits for everyone who attends.
Wickham Memory Café
– Dates: Wednesday, March 12, and April 9, 2025
– Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
– Location: Houghton Room, Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham
The Wickham Memory Café provides a regular venue for community members to gather, socialise, and enjoy a warm cup of tea with cake.
This monthly event is designed to be a safe space for making new friends and enjoying relaxing activities in a supportive setting.
It’s tailored to be dementia-friendly, with trained staff on hand to ensure a positive experience for all attendees.
Continues every second Wednesday of the month in 2025.
Sing to Remember in Stubbington
– Date: Tuesday, March 4 and April 1, 2025
– Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
– Location: Crofton Community Centre, Stubbington Lane, Stubbington
Recognising the soothing and therapeutic effects of music, ‘Sing to Remember’ is a wonderful initiative for those with memory loss, their families and carers.
It’s a powerful session where participants can indulge in the joy of singing, whether they remember the lyrics or sway to the melody.
Music has been shown to help with recall, reduce anxiety, and improve overall mood, making this event a crucial part of the local dementia support network.
Continues every first Tuesday of the month in 2025.
Lee-on-Solent Memory Café
– Date: Wednesday, March 26 and April 30, 2025
– Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
– Location: Lowry Room, Parish Centre, St Faiths Church, Victoria Square, Lee-on-Solent
Lee-on-Solent Memory Café offers a sanctuary for individuals to build new friendships and enjoy a variety of activities.
This event is particularly valuable as it reinforces community bonds and provides relief and comfort to families dealing with dementia-related challenges.
Continues every first Tuesday of the month in 2025.
Strengthening Community Ties
The benefits of these community gatherings extend far beyond the events themselves. They play a crucial role in reducing feelings of isolation and enhancing the quality of life for the older members of our community and those affected by dementia.
By regularly attending events like these, our clients can maintain their social networks, which are vital for mental health and emotional support.
They also offer carers a network of resources, sharing opportunities for support and respite care that might otherwise be overlooked.
What’s Coming Up
In March, Memory cafés will be celebrating Pancake Day and International Women’s Day with a quiz, they will also include other activities such as bring your own record to play on our record player, card making and pangoli patterns.
In April, we will be celebrating Easter, creating Easter cards, and making chicks and bunnies from pine cones. We will also be honouring William Wordsworth’s birthday by listening to poetry. Special easter refreshments will be provided.
Our Singing to Remember events for both months will be singing various well-known songs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
In Fareham and Gosport, the spirit of community is strong, and these events are just a part of how the area supports its ageing population and wider community.
To get involved or learn more about these events, please get in touch on 01329 596 706or pop into our welcoming office.
