Activity groups
If you would like to attend one of the Dementia Cafes or have an interest in joining Singing for the Brain, then please contact one of the group facilitators in the Derbyshire Dementia Support team on 01332 208845 or you can email us at derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk.
These groups are very popular so please contact us to book a place.
Memory Cafe & Singing for the Brain 2025
See below is a list of all our groups throughout Derbyshire
Please note that group venues, days & times remain the same, but the groups alternate monthly between a Singing for the Brain session & a Memory Cafe session (i.e.one month its Singing for the Brain and then next month Memory Cafe).
Our memory café is an information and activity-based session lead by our Group Facilitator. Information and advice will be presented on a key topic and where possible a guest speaker may attend part of the session. This will be followed by some activities and an opportunity to have a chat and meet other people similarly affected by dementia, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Join our Singing for the Brain sessions and meet new people in a friendly and fun social environment. Singing improves your brain activity, wellbeing, and mood, and you don’t need to be a good singer to benefit, we sing for pleasure and cover a wide variety of familiar songs. The group is hosted by our friendly and experienced Group Facilitator.
Who can attend these groups: Derbyshire residents with or awaiting a diagnosis of dementia, plus their carer/family member.
JANUARY, MARCH, MAY, JULY, SEPTEMBER, NOVEMBER
| AREA | GROUP | DAY & TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley | Alfreton – Singing for the brain | Third Wednesday of the month 10.30am – 12pm | Alfreton Town FC, North Street, Alfreton, DE557FZ |
| Bolsover | Bolsover – Singing for the brain | Second Monday of the month 11am – 12pm | Bainbridge Hall Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bolsover, S44 6PX |
| Chesterfield | Chesterfield - Memory Café & Activity Group | Fourth Friday of each month; 10am to 12pm | Chesterfield Fire Station, Spire Walk Business Park, Braidwood Way, S402WH |
| Derbyshire Dales | Matlock - Singing for the brain | First Tuesday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, Matlock, DE4 3NL |
| Erewash | Ilkeston - Singing for the brain | First Friday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Ilkeston Fire Station, Derby Road, Ilkeston, DE75EZ |
| Long Eaton - Memory Café & Activity Group | Third Tuesday of each month; 10am to 12pm | Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD | |
| North-East Derbyshire | Clay Cross - Memory Café & Activity Group | Fourth Monday of each month; 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Clay Cross Social Care Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9JE |
| Dronfield - Singing for the brain | Third Thursday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street, Dronfield S18 1PX | |
| South Derbyshire | Melbourne - Singing for the brain | First Monday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Melbourne Sports Park, Cockshut Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8DG |
| Swadlincote – Memory Café & Activity Group | Fourth Wednesday of each month; 10am to 12pm | Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road Swadlincote DE11 8ND |
FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER, DECEMBER
| AREA | GROUP | DAY &TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Valley | Alfreton – Memory Café & Activity Group | Third Wednesday of the month 10.30am – 12pm | Alfreton Town FC, North Street, Alfreton, DE557FZ |
| Bolsover | Bolsover – Memory Café & Activity Group | Second Monday of the month 11am – 12pm | Bainbridge Hall Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bolsover, S44 6PX |
| Chesterfield | Chesterfield - Singing for the brain | Fourth Friday of each month; 10am to 12pm | Chesterfield Fire Station, Spire Walk Business Park, Braidwood Way, S402WH |
| Derbyshire Dales | Matlock - Memory Café & Activity Group | First Tuesday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, Matlock, DE4 3NL |
| Erewash | Ilkeston - Memory Café & Activity Group | First Friday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Ilkeston Fire Station, Derby Road, Ilkeston, DE75EZ |
| Long Eaton - Singing for the brain | Third Tuesday of each month; 10am to 12pm | Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD | |
| North-East Derbyshire | Clay Cross - Singing for the brain | Fourth Monday of each month; 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Clay Cross Social Care Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9JE |
| Dronfield - Memory Café & Activity Group | Third Thursday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street, Dronfield S18 1PX | |
| South Derbyshire | Melbourne - Memory Café & Activity Group | First Monday of each month; 11am to 12.30pm | Melbourne Sports Park, Cockshut Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8DG |
| Swadlincote – Singing for the brain | Fourth Wednesday of each month; 10am to 12pm | Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road Swadlincote DE11 8ND |
Please note the following groups will be subject to change or are cancelled
(Bank Holiday) Monday May 5th – Melbourne (Cancelled)
(Bank Holiday) Monday May 26th -Clay Cross (Cancelled)
(Bank Holiday) Monday August 25th – Clay Cross (Cancelled)
(Christmas Eve) Wednesday December 24th – Swadlincote (TBA)
(Boxing Day) Friday December 26th – Chesterfield (TBA)
