Events

Live events and online meetings

Check the website info with each organisation to clarify precise details

Next HDU event planned for Friday 21st November 2025 10.00 - 1.30 pm	Who Cares About Dementia is the name of the event, planned at The Kindle Centre, Hereford Plan of the day: Set up from 10.00 am where stands will be ready to offer information to attendees on their specialism of dementia. 10.30 Welcome and introduction to the session : Sylvia Nicholls (Organiser) 10.35 1st Speakers 15 mins : Hereford Council 10.55 Dementia Matters : Claire Powney 11.10 Refreshment break and time to visit stands 11.30 Join Dementia Research : Juan Doblado-Pavon 11.45 Care at hospital for those with Dementia : Deborah Powell 12.05 Lasting Power of Attorney : Astral Heaven 12.25 Round up of the morning and feedback/Q&A completion 12.40 Lunch break and time to visit stands General time to meet and greet each other for better understanding of what is in place and areas where need there is more required Stands Herefordshire Carers Links : Carers of Herefordshire : Citizens Advice Herefordshire Council Technology dept gadgets available to see and learn about Dementia Matters Meetings and support group advice : The Dementia Roadmap Admiral Nurse : Memory Service : The Alzheimer's Society : The Samaritans Click here Contact: sylvia.nicholls@btinternet.com or ring 07817 473813 to book or ask about details	Kindle Centre Asda Super Centre Hereford HR2 7JE
Wednesdays 3rd December 2025 and 14th Jan 2026 11.30- 2.00 pm	Hereford Council, Making It Real Board Experts by experience in the field of social care, engage and feedback to Hereford Council their findings If you would like to join the Board, please contact me Meetings in person,bring your own lunch Contact:Sylvia Nicholls 07817 473813 for more information email sylvia.nicholls@btinternet.com	Venues vary each month. Usually Aspire, Canal Road Hereford
Hereford Headway Stroke Club Plenty of support for those with acquired brain injury But check out the website to see what's on offer	Stroke Club Services offered to members include: Music and Speech Therapies, Cognitive Exercises, Woodwork, Computing, Singing for Pleasure, Pottery, Yoga, Literacy & Numeracy, Gardening, Cooking, Games & Activities, Art & Craft Sessions and Social Evenings. If you need to call Headway ring 01432 761000 Check out the website Click here	Headway House, Trenchard Street Credenhill Hereford HR4 7DX
Various dates Dementia friends workshops Thursdays 2nd October 2025 to 2nd April 2026	The Courtyard The Courtyard is committed to providing Creative Ageing arts and culture opportunities to older people living in our very rural county. We run a wide range of projects and regular classes to combat isolation for older people by delivering high quality arts sessions to improve their personal independence by allowing them to become more active, improving health, well-being and quality of life. To find out more about our Dementia Friendly events and workshops have a look at our access page. Become a Dementia Friend When you click on the link below This will bring up the latest sessions on offer. By going to the top of the page and typing Dementia the latest courses can be viewed. Click here	The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR
Every evening 5.00-10.00 pm	Safe Haven cafe, Mental Health support Click here Contact:The Safe Haven phone line is 01432 372407 or you can also email the team at safehaven@herefordshire-mind.org.uk.	MIND, Herefordshire 130-132 Widemarsh Street, Heffernan House, Hereford, HR4 9HN
Various dates	Carers of Herefordshire Weekly virtual coffee mornings Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 These meetings are keeping friends and carers safe whilst looking after loved ones. Available via Zoom Lots more to see and do as a Carer and with the person you care for Other regular events are Carers meetings in Leominster, garden club in Hereford, and so much more Click here Contact details are:Email: carers of herefordshire@outlook.com Phone: 07921 803171	Various according to the event