Dementia friendly Watford Information

A free friendly place for carers of those living with dementia to come together for help, support and information at Bushey Baptist Church.
The club is held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
For further details contact Ron Payne on 07724008320.

A Creative Art Group for people living with dementia. This vibrant art programme provides age-appropriate, creative, and stimulating activities tailored to the needs, abilities, and interests of both the service users and carers who are participating. This social group provides peer interaction and support, whilst building positive memories. These sessions are aimed specifically for those with Young Onset Dementia (YOD), those diagnosed before 65 years old.
Places must be booked. For upcoming dates, please contact cathARTic on: enquiries@catharticcic.com or call on 07838176466

Supporting those living with dementia, their families and carers. We also welcome anyone who enjoys singing.
Their events take place at the weekend only at The Clitheroe Centre, Clitheroe Gardens, South Oxhey, Watford WD19 6RP.
For more information, please call 01923 289890 or email info@friendsofcarehomes.com

Hertswise has a Young Onset Worker (Sam Balding) who runs groups across the county, the Watford one is at North Watford Fire Station, St Albans Road WD24 7RX, on the last Thursday of the month from 11am to 1pm. Young Onset groups are aimed at those diagnosed with dementia aged 65 or under.
If you would like any further information, please get in touch with Herts Help on 0300 123 4044.

The Musical Herts project is a new adventure for Music24. Music24 strives to offer music-making opportunities to a wide spectrum of people in our community, however the groups are not open to the public. People can access these services by referral.
Sessions take please on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 10am to 11.30 am at the Pump House Theatre, Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2JP (£5 per session).
For more information, contact 07521 248091/01582 250024 or alternatively you can email us on info@music24.org.uk.

Extra Time is a weekly social and activity programme for adults aged 55+, dedicated to improving physical, mental, and social wellbeing through friendship, movement, and fun. Designed for all abilities, each session combines physical activity with social time, refreshments, and opportunities to meet new people.
Every Thursday between 10am and 12pm at Vicarage Road Stadium and every Tuesday between 10am and 12pm at Meriden Community Centre.
For more information, please call 07561 290200, email tablina.mavlonazarova@watfordfctrust.com

Golden Memories is a reminiscence programme for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia. It provides a positive and supportive space where participants and their carers can relax, have fun, build friendships, and share experiences, while feeling understood, heard, and part of the golden community.
Based at the Vicarage Road Stadium’s Sensory room, every Monday 10:30am to 12pm, the programme covers the history of Watford FC, live music, art-based reminiscence activities, trips and days out.
For more information, please call 07561 290200 or email tablina.mavlonazarova@watfordfctrust.com.

Getting Together supports local social, health and wellbeing groups and activities across Watford & Three Rivers. There is always something for everyone to enjoy, keeping fit and active, taking part in a variety of activities, enjoying live music plus most importantly of all, meeting up with friends and having fun.
Monday - British Red Cross, Sequence Dance from 2 pm to 4 pm (Community Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3HB
Tuesday - Maple Cross from 11 am to 1 pm (Longcroft Road, Maple Cross, WD3 9TR) & Evergreen from 2 pm to 4 pm (Abbots Langley Community Centre, Manor House Grounds, High Street, WD5 0AP)
Wednesday - The Kitchen, Croxley from 2pm to 4pm (198 Watford Road, WD3 3DB)
Thursday - Holywell Community Centre from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (Chaffinch Lane, WD18 9QD) & Royal British Legion from 11 am to 3 pm (161 -163 Watford Road, Croxley Green, WD3 3ED)
Friday - The Barn, Coffee club 12 – 2 pm (The Barn, 1 Watford House Lane, WD17 1BJ)
Sunday (last Sunday of the month) The Rising Sun - Sunday Lunch Club from 11.30am (2 Ascot Rd, Watford WD18 8AP)
For further information or to get in touch, please call 01923 216950 or email enquiries@w3rt.org

This group spends a lot of time drinking tea and eating biscuits whilst chatting, but in between, trying out some low-level physical activity. All activities will be guided by the people in the group, so for example if there is an interest in cricket, tennis, cooking or cycling, they will make the sessions as relevant as possible. Friday mornings from 10am-12pm in the Church's large and small halls (£5).
Please email ros@hdsf.co.uk, or telephone 01462 600193. Event is held at: 225 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green WD3 3LH.

Activities and events for people living with memory loss and those needing companionship. They offer support groups and services with trained volunteers, relaxed and welcoming spaces to socialise, monthly theatre trips, counselling and therapy sessions, diagnosis support, training sessions and befrienders.
For more information or to make a booking, please email Info@sayitwithasmile.org.uk or call 07398 425040.

Singing for Memory are supporting people living with conditions that affect their memory. They run 'Singing Café Sessions' where people can enjoy singing and socialising, held on Mondays from 2pm - 3:30pm at St Albans Masorti Synagogue. Participants must be accompanied and it is £10 per pair.
Bookings are required, if you're interested or want to know more, please contact singingformemory@e-sams.org or call Lu on 07900 696128 or Pauline on 07939 118964.

With specialist power assisted equipment, the toning suite provides supported low impact exercise programmes for older adults with a range of health conditions (including dementia) that are new to exercise. For more information, please call 01923 892710. Specialist times - Toning tables every Friday 11.30am to 12.30pm, the carers have a choice of lane swimming/no strings badminton or a coffee in the café. All sessions are 50mins and start on the hour. An induction to the toning suite will be required before using the equipment and all Sessions must be booked in advance.
For more information, please contact Watford Woodside Leisure Centre (Horseshoe Ln, Watford WD25 7HH) online on the Everyone Active app, the website or by telephoning 01923 892710. Opening Times:
o Monday - Friday, 6am - 10pm (last session at 9pm)
o Saturday & Sunday 8am – 6pm (last session at 5pm)

Are you over 60? Want to share memories of Watford over a cup of tea? Get a warm welcome at Watford Memory Group, held on the last Friday of each month from 2pm - 4pm, at 15 Harwoods Road, WD18 7RB. £2 donation towards refreshments.
For more information, call 01923 235488 or call office@westwatford.org.uk