Milton Abbas Surgery

13/01/2026

Connect with us this coming Brew Monday!

Dorset Mental Forum are running a series of 'pop ups' in your local community to find out what connection means to you, and how connection supports you and your wellbeing.

They would love to meet you to hear your thoughts and stories, to better understand the value of connection in local communities.

☕ Dorchester Coffee #1
📅 Monday 19th January 2026
⏰ 11am to 2pm

13/01/2026

Activity helps you mentally and physically feel better and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. Walking is a free and easy way to build more activity into our lives.

Why not make a start and join our Walking Group on a Wednesday? Please see the walking programme for January 2026 below.

If you know of someone who would be interested but doesn't have access to the internet and would like a printout of the programme, please let Reception know.

12/01/2026

Still thinking about what your new year resolution could be?

We are looking for another volunteer to join our Wellbeing Team and help lead our walking group. It would be once a month on a Wednesday morning. Could that be you?

If interested, please contact Kelly or Anna (our Social Prescribers) at the surgery either by calling 01258 880210 or by sending an email to mawellbeingteam@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

12/01/2026

💙 Dorchester Connect Carer's Cafe 💙

📅 Second Wednesday of every month
⏰10.00am - 12.00noon
📍Dorchester Connect Day Centre

Visit for information and advice to help you.

11/01/2026

Looking for something to do this week or some company? Why not join one of our Wellbeing Team Groups?

⭐ Our Beginners Line Dancing group is on Mondays 2.30pm - 3.30pm at the Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall

⭐️ Walking group is on Wednesday's at 10am - please see our surgery page for the walking schedule for January

⭐️ Our next Crafting group will be on Wednesday 21st January at 12.30pm at the Milborne St Andrew Sports Club Pavilion (DT11 0JA)

Everyone is welcome and no need to book a space, just turn up on the day. Our Wellbeing Team would love to see you!

Information about any of the above groups, please see our Wellbeing Team page on our surgery website: https://www.masurgery.co.uk/wellbeing-team

11/01/2026

Join author and fitness coach Joe Wicks for tips and motivation to help you feel healthier and happier as you start the new year.

💙 Healthy & Happier - with Joe Wicks
📅 14 January 2026 - Online via Zoom
⏰ 7pm UK time
🎫 Tickets: Open to all with optional donation. By booking you will also receive access to the event video and resources.

Book your place here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-happier-with-joe-wicks-tickets-1968106316974

Action for Happiness

Join author and fitness coach Joe Wicks for tips and motivation to help you feel healthier and happier as you start the new year.

10/01/2026

Whilst cold weather can affect any of us, some people are more vulnerable, especially young children, older people, and those with a long-term health condition.

We're urging everyone to take extra of themselves and look out for loved ones during colder temperature spells with these simple steps:

❄ Check in on others – keep connected with family and friends regularly, make sure they have everything they need to stay warm, well and safe, including food and medicines.

❄ Stay warm – try to heat your home to at least 18 degrees if you can, especially the rooms you spend most of your time in and don't sit still for more than an hour. Try to move around the house and make a hot drink.

❄ Keep moving – try to keep active by doing the activities you enjoy and getting out and about when it's safe to do so.

For more tips and advice, go to the British Red Cross website 👉 https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/health-and-social-care/health/tips-on-keeping-warm-this-winter

10/01/2026

Join the Action for Happiness 10-day challenge!

Start the new year with the 10 Days of Happiness challenge with daily ideas to reboot your habits. Ask your friends to join you too!

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Free online program to boost your wellbeing

09/01/2026

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be overwhelming, but so often are. We set unrealistic goals, have unrealistic expectations and want instant results. Don’t set yourself up to fail, set yourself up for success that lasts beyond a day, a week, a month.

LiveWell Dorset Coach Sally offers up some wisdom on how to set goals that matter - and stick to them 👉https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/articles/a-livewell-new-year

LiveWell Dorset

09/01/2026

Our Line Dancing Group run by our Wellbeing Team is always open to newcomers. Why not join them and have a go?

The group takes place at the Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall on Mondays 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Free entry but donations welcome to cover costs. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Mike and Jean would love to see you!

For more information please see our surgery website https://www.masurgery.co.uk/wellbeing-team/

08/01/2026

Exercise classes help keep you active. Regular activity and exercise can support you in maintaining balance, strength, circulation and posture.

The groups are also a fantastic opportunity to socialise with other people.

Classes are £5 per session and will be on a weekly basis at Age UK NSWD, 5 Crown Square, Poundbury, DT1 3EN. For more information, call 01305 269444

08/01/2026

Nurtured by Nature therapeutic sessions at Luccombe Hub Farm (Milton Abbas DT11 0BB) for adults who may be feeling anxious, lonely, or stressed, or carers seeking respite.

Due to the weather and nights closing in, the sessions have now been put on hold until Spring.

You can however book in for a Saturday or Sunday morning at 11am to come and feed the animals. Please call Henri Monier-Williams on 07772 000845 to book.

There is no specific charge; however, donations are kindly requested.