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Forget-Me-Nots Social Group

A social group run by and for people with dementia, their partners, caregivers and family.

Everyone is Welcome

We meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 5-7pm (unless otherwise stated).  Join us for a meal, a chat and a chance to have a fun evening out.​

All new members are welcome, whether you come as a person with dementia or a carer/family member, we look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

Future Meeting Dates 2025

The Forget Me Nots are meeting at the following times and locations. Pre booking is only required for the Christmas meal. If any new members are joining for the first time, please let Jackie know so that we can welcome you to the group.

  • 28 January – Poppy Field Farm, 1 Telstar Way, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6GT
  • 25 February – Queen Eleanor, London Road, Wootton, NN4 7JJ
  • 25 March – Lakeside, 2 The Lakes-Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD
  • 29 April – Priory, Bourton Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2LF
  • 27 May – Queen Eleanor, London Road, Wootton, NN4 7JJ
  • 24 June – Overstone Manor, Ecton Lane, Sywell, NN6 0BB
  • 29 July – Poppy Field Farm, 1 Telstar Way, Duston, Northampton NN5 6GT
  • 26 August – Overstone Manor, Ecton Lane, Sywell, NN6 0BB
  • 30 September – Queen Eleanor, London Road, Wootton, NN4 7JJ
  • 28 October – Lakeside, 2 The Lakes-Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD
  • 25 November – Priory, Bourton Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2LF
  • 9 December – Queen Eleanor, London Road, Wootton, NN4 7JJ (please speak with Jackie Parkes to book your place)

If anyone is worried about dementia or would like information or support, please phone or email the Dementia UK Helpline: 0800 888 6678 or helpline@dementiauk.org, who can give up to date advice and support. The Helpline is open seven days per week 9am-9pm weekdays and 9am-5pm weekends.

For further information, please contact:

Jacqueline Parkes

jacqueline.parkes@northampton.ac.uk

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The Forget-Me-Nots group is supported by Dementia UK and the University of Northampton.

The group is also sponsored by Women in Business Northampton and Stress at Work Northampton.