East Sussex
Community Events
Supported by the NHS and East Sussex Dementia Support Service, Know Dementia runs 12 weekly community events in towns and villages in East Sussex. Most of these events are our Memory Moments Cafés with the exceptions being our unique Woodland Moments Group and new Brain Waves Choir. Find out below what each of these events offer and the weekly timetable.
Woodland Moments Group
Reconnect with nature at our Woodlands Moments Group in Bushy Woods, Hailsham. Enjoy a morning of woodcraft, campfires, outdoor cooking, nature and conservation activities and music, all in the tranquil setting of the woodlands.
There’s a covered glade area and an indoor lodge available to us at the venue, so we aim to hold the session every week, regardless of the weather (unless it really is dreadful!). Wrap up warm during the winter months and enjoy a hot chocolate by the campfire. Cool down in the summertime in the shade of the trees and enjoy the birdsong.
Memory Moments Cafés
Come and join us for tea, coffee and cake, with a little fun and laughter; with music, games, dance, quizzes and so much more.
Every session has a different theme either led by our trained, experienced activity co-ordinators or a fantastic local entertainer.
Meet other local people, create a support network and make new friends. People with memory problems typically come to the café with a family member or care partner, so that they can enjoy some precious moments together and participate in some meaningful activities.
The Cafés are held in locations throughout East Sussex every week.
See the timetable below to find the location nearest to you in East Sussex. Prior to attending for the first time, please contact us to book a place. The cafés are free to attend with donations welcome towards refreshments.
Brain Waves Choir and Musical Moments
Brain Waves (Seaford) and Musical Moments (Uckfield) are community choirs open to people of any age, with any neurological condition, including parkinsons, dementia, stroke, MND, MS etc. to come and enjoy singing together. These friendly, welcoming and inclusive groups are led by experienced choir-leader Jo, supported by our lovely Know Dementia staff.
Singing is known to be uplifting, mood-enhancing and a great way to bring people together in a shared moment. Singing can also help maintain speech and language skills and exercise the facial muscles.
The choice of well known songs can also prompt reminiscence, which often leads to emotional discussion and laughter among the group members. Newcomers are always welcome.
To book a place at any of our events, please call 01273 494300.
MONDAY
Woodland Moments
Monday
Time:
10.00am – 12.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
Bushy Wood Activity Centre
Venue Address:
Hailsham Road
Hailsham
TN22 4DN
Musical Moments
Monday
Time:
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Frequency:
Alternate Weeks
Venue:
Uckfield Civic Centre
Venue Address:
Bellfarm Lane
Uckfield
TN22 1AE
TUESDAY
Memory Moments Café
Tuesday
Time:
9.30am – 12.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
St Mary’s Church Hall
Venue Address:
Church Lane
Buxted
TN22 4LP
Brain Waves Choir
Tuesday
Time:
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Frequency:
Alternate Weeks
Next session 26th March 2024
Venue:
Seaford Baptist Church
Venue Address:
Belgrave Road
Seaford
BN25 2EE
Use postcode BN8 4LB in your Satnav devices.
Memory Moments Café
Tuesday
Time:
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
St Richard’s Church Hall
Venue Address:
Corner of Priory Road and
Etchingham Road
Eastbourne
BN23 7AX
WEDNESDAY
Memory Moments Café
Wednesday
Time:
9.30am – 12.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
The Hastings Centre
Venue Address:
The Ridge
Hastings
TN34 2SA
Memory Moments Café
Wednesday
Time:
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
Seaford Baptist Church
Venue Address:
Belgrave Road
Seaford
BN25 2EE
Use postcode BN8 4LB in your Satnav devices.
THURSDAY
Memory Moments Café
Thursday
Time:
9.30am – 12.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
St Michael’s Community Centre
Venue Address:
St Michael’s Church
Glassenbury Drive
Bexhill-on-Sea
TN40 2NY
Memory Moments Café
Thursday
Time:
9.30am – 12.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
Ringmer Scout Hut
Venue Address:
Lewes Road
Ringmer
BN8 5QA
Memory Moments Café
Thursday
Time:
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
St Richard’s Church Hall
Venue Address:
Upper Station Road
Heathfield
TN21 8DS
FRIDAY
Memory Moments Café
Friday
Time:
9.30am – 12.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
The Meridian Centre
Venue Address:
Sutton Avenue
Peacehaven
BN10 8BB
Memory Moments Café
Friday
Time:
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Frequency:
Weekly
Venue:
Crowborough Community Centre
Venue Address:
Pine Grove
Crowborough
TN6 1FE