Managing Memory - Information & Education Service - IES

16/03/2026

Groups around the county can book Travel Training to help build skills, confidence, and independence on public transport – opening up opportunities to enjoy local places, activities, and events together over the summer months. There are new training dates available from the beginning of May through to the end of July. For more information or to book, please contact Bee Clark, Access & Inclusion Program Lead via email: bee@gocrp.org.uk Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance - Countywide

13/03/2026

Creative Age is looking for volunteers to support their dementia-friendly sessions on Wednesday afternoons, at Cheltenham Quaker Meeting House. Please contact openarmsartists@gmail.com or call 07579 094776 for more information. Open Arms Artists' Collective

12/03/2026

Holly Oak Care Home is hosting a Big Dementia Conversation event next Friday 20th March. Sarah from Managing Memory Together IES will be there along with other professionals. Drop in anytime between 12noon & 3pm, refreshments provided!

11/03/2026

The next dementia-friendly Stroud Gentle Park Walk is this Friday 13th March, meeting as usual at 10.30am at the Museum in the Park for a pre-walk coffee. No need to book. Disabled parking is available either outside or near the museum.

If the weather is unsuitable, the walk is around the museum. Fair Shares organise Gentle Walks in Stratford Park in Stroud every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

07/03/2026

March is ‘Free Wills Month’ … 🖋️

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

The Care Advice Line is currently reminding the public that this month is 'Free Wills Month', when over 55s are offered a free simple will from participating solicitors and charities. The aim is to raise awareness and to encourage people to set down their wishes. To find out more, why not attend TCAL's FREE webinar next Tuesday 10th March at 10.30am on 'Wills, Estates and IHT'. Use the link below to join the Zoom Meeting or call The Carers Hub on 0300 111 9000.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87073142556?pwd=hD1dMiJfC2qYsXnoQXRFtAqBUdfi3p.1

04/03/2026

Fair Shares is organising a trip to see the daffodils in the Forest of Dean, next Monday 9th March. The minibus will pick up in Stonehouse at 10.30am at APT on Park Parade, as well as the High Street bus stop next to the surgery. If anyone is interested, please contact Chris via email stroud@fairshares.org.uk

03/03/2026

Longfield Hospice has 'Living Well Services' available to those with a progressive life-limiting illness as well as their carers and bereaved. For more information about the current Living Well timetable or to refer, email livingwell@longfield.org.uk or call 01453 733706

02/03/2026

The Stroud Alzheimer's Cafe is held at Longfield Hospice, Minchinhampton Common, on the last Wednesday of the month (except Dec & Aug) from 2-4pm. NEXT CAFE 25th. Everyone is welcome, but for more information please contact the Cafe Host, Richard on 07970 713032 or Richard.burt54@gmail.com Longfield Hospice Dementia Friendly Nailsworth

27/02/2026

Gloucestershire Older Drivers Forum is holding its next webinar tomorrow, regarding the New Road Safety Strategy. Reserve your free place at https://tinyurl.com/2rk37y39 Older Drivers Forum for Gloucestershire

26/02/2026

A fantastic new musical opportunity for those living with Young Onset Dementia in the county. 🎶 Gloucester Dementia Choir Gloucestershire Academy of Music Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance - Countywide

‼️ NEW GROUP ‼️

🎶 Do you know someone living with young onset dementia? Or are you looking for a welcoming, inclusive community to connect through music? 🎶

We are so excited to announce the launch of Melodic Minds – a brand new community singing group created especially for people under 65 living with young onset dementia.

Melodic Minds is a relaxed, friendly space where we will enjoy:

✨ An hour of uplifting singing
🎵 Live music
💬 Time to socialise and connect
🤝 A supportive and understanding community

No previous singing experience is needed – just come along and enjoy the music! Whether you love to sing your heart out or simply enjoy being part of the atmosphere, you are warmly welcome.

Music has a wonderful way of bringing people together, lifting spirits, and creating moments of joy 🎼

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would benefit from, we would love to see you there.

Feel free to share this post to help us reach those who might benefit from being part of Melodic Minds.

Let’s make music together 🎶💛💙