Events 2023

Local Events

Regular Groups and Events

Lewes Late Night Shopping 

Thursday 7th December, 6pm-9pm.

Shops, stalls and entertainment from local businesses and community groups. 

 

Dementia Peer Support Group

Second Tuesday of every month 10.30am-12.30pm.

Church House
1 Cockshut Road
Lewes BN7 1JH

An opportunity to meet others living  with Dementia in Lewes and surrounding areas. Our group  includes those recently diagnosed to further advanced and is a safe space to share your experiences in a sensitive and understanding environment.
Family members, friends and carers all welcome. Refreshments available.
 

 

Carers Support Group 

 Last Friday of every month 10.30am-12.30pm.

The Phoenix Centre
Malling Street
Lewes BN7 2RD

An opportunity to meet other carers supporting those living with Dementia. Our group is a safe space to share your experiences in a sensitive and understanding environment. All carers and their loved ones welcome. Refreshments available.

 

National Events

Dementia Action Week

13 – 19 May 2024

 

International Day of Older Persons

1 October 2024

Brighton Memory Walk

September 2024 – date TBA

 

World Alzheimer’s Month

Every September

 A whole month of activities and events to raise awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s.

 

World Alzheimer’s Day

21 September 2024

Past events

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Live well now, plan your future

Friday 14th October, 1pm-4pm.
St Leonards Church, 18A Church Street, Seaford BN25 1HG

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Live well now, plan your future

Friday 20th May, 12noon-3pm.
TRINITY, St John sub Castro, Abinger Place, Lewes BN7 2QA

Older People's Day 2021

Old People's Day 2021

Live well now, plan for a better future

Friday 8th October, 1-4pm.
TRINITY, St John sub Castro, Abinger Place, Lewes BN7 2QA

Memory Walk

Dementia-friendly Sensory Walk

with Afternoon Tea

Thursday 23rd May 2019 ~ 2.30pm
Linklater Pavilion, Railway Land, Lewes, BN7 2FG

Older People Day
Older People Day
Older People Day

Estimated number of people with dementia in the UK

Number of people in Lewes District with dementia

% of people with dementia living in residential care