Dementia Meeting
Centre in Malvern
Malvern Dementia Meeting Centre is a local resource offering support to people with mild to moderate dementia and their families.
The Dementia Meeting Centre is a social club where people affected meet in a safe, relaxed environment to have fun, talk to others and to adjust to the changes in their lives.
We meet Tuesdays each week from 10am – 3pm
at the The Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern WR14 1XA
Come along to a free taster session 11-12
The Ascension Hall is next to The Church of The Ascension at the top of Somers Park Avenue
Parking is available in the road, outside the Hall
What we offer at Malvern Dementia Meeting Centre
Research has proven that engaging activities and socialisation help people cope well in adjusting to living with dementia. Here is what we offer:
Theraputic activities
We offer a wide variety of activities, including fun and engaging cognitive stimulation, music and sing-alongs, arts and crafts and gentle exercise.
Socialising
Whether you drop in for a couple of hours or stay for the day, you can be assured of a cuppa, a warm welcome and support from our team.
Timeout for carers
Carers are welcome to stay, talk to those who care, and enjoy being with their loved one in a relaxed environment or to pop out for some personal time in which to relax, recharge, or run errands
How much does it cost?
50% of the daily allowance
The cost of attending the Meeting Centre is subsidised and
set at a level to enable everyone to attend
Morning only session
£10
- RTuesday
- RDuration 2.5 hours
- RDrinks, snacks included
- RActivities
- R10am - 12.30pm
Full Day
£25
- RTuesday
- RDuration 5 hours
- RLunch, drinks, snacks included
- RAll activities including singing
- R10am - 3pm
Memory Lane Singers only
£5
- RTuesday
- RDuration 1.5 hours
- RIncludes a session planned according to the Alzheimers Society Singing for the Brain model followed by a cuppa. This session is open to anyone who is interested in singing for mental and physical health.
- R1.30pm - 3pm
Please note that we will warn you of occasional planned closures and special occasions such as trips or events that may involve a change to your regular routine.
Recent events and upcoming ones
Watch as we contruct our Well Dressing For the Malvern Well Dressing Festival
Preparing for Burns Night
Skittles
Talk about Himalaya Darjeeling
Brass Rubbing
DMC-Singers
What people say
These are some of the kind comments
people have left for us
“We had no support at all, no idea what to do. I feel like a window has opened”
“It’s lovely coming here, all the people are so kind, and interesting”.
“It’s great to have somewhere we can come and not worry about anything”.
Make an Enquiry
Please use the form to make an enquiry, and Es, our Dementia Centre Manager will contact you.
Contact info
We are based at The Ascension Church Hall in Somers Park Avenue
Phone number
Location
The Ascension Church Hall
Somers Park Avenue,
Malvern WR14 1XA
Have questions?
Please contact the office or drop in at a session for a chat.
Centre hours
| Tuesday & Thursday: | 10 am – 3 pm |