We love coming to the Memory Cafe as we make friends with people in the same position as me and my husband
Contact Bolton Dementia Support today to see how they can help you and those you care for.
Memory Cafes
Memory Cafes offer a friendly and welcoming setting where people living with dementia, their families and carers can drop in for a sociable and enjoyable afternoon, with support and advice available.
Each Memory Cafe offers a relaxed environment with refreshments available. Members enjoy a quiz, a raffle and great entertainment with music and dancing for those who choose to join in.
The cafes offer the opportunity for people living with dementia and their families to meet others in a similar situation, find out how and where to get help and maybe share experiences and coping strategies.
Knowing that others really understand makes a difference, and this can grow into a support network that exists outside the café. Each café provides a setting where people living with dementia feel welcomed and valued.
When We Meet
Bar Lane Bowling Club – 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Tuesdays
Blackrod Memory café, Mercure Bolton, Georgian House Hotel, Manchester Rd, Blackrod, Bolton – 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Wednesdays
Costs
£1 to attend, £1 tea/coffee £1 Raffle tickets and £1 Cake – so minimum £1pp to attend maximum £4pp for all in (drinks purchased at bar charged separately)
For more information contact us at cafesbds@gmail.com
What people say about our Memory Cafe…
BDS supported me as a carer for my mum. we’ve made lots of new friends with a shared experience.
Coming to the Memory Cafe makes me happy as they are all lovely people here.
The routine has helped my wife. She enjoys going out rather than sitting in watching TV, it has stimulated her.
We have met lots of lovely people here, staff, helpers and other carers. We have received lots of support and information.
Attending the Memory Cafe has made me realise I’m not the only one who struggles with this condition.
The staff and volunteers are very welcoming!