Dementia-friendly activities in East Renfrewshire
Find out about local groups that support people with dementia, and their loved ones.
This Dementia Awareness Week (27 May - 2 June) we want to highlight local groups that support people with dementia, and their loved ones.
There are a range of groups across our communities that can be fun, engaging and safe spaces. There are also a number of health walks which are organised by Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire. The walks listed below are suitable for people with dementia and the Walk Leaders have had Dementia-Friendly training.
For people who are a family carer for a loved one with dementia, the East Renfrewshire Carers centre offers a lot of support, including with adult carer support plans and peer groups. You can find out more on their website.
To find out more about what's on in our communities, the Community Hub Directory is a helpful resource. If you need support with a dementia diagnosis, or looking after someone with dementia, contact Talking Points who can help you find the right resources for you.
Monday
Group - Monday Meets - Dementia Friendly
Group Description - A weekly dementia friendly activity including afternoon tea and activities.
Location - Mearns Kirk Halls, 404 Mearns Road, G77 5BU
Cost - £2:00
Date / Time - Weekly on a Monday - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Contact Details - Victoria Attwood - 07858552767 - hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk
Group - Singing for the Brain
Group Description - A group for adults who are isolated or lonely and for people with a diagnosis of Dementia / Alzheimers. Singing, chat and light refreshments
Location - Salvation Army, Main Street, Barrhead
Cost - £2:00
Date / Time - Weekly on a Monday - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Contact Details - Yvonne - 07730 644503
Tuesday
Health Walk - First Steps at Eastwood Park
For people looking to start walking as a form of exercise or to meet new friends. The walk takes up to 40 minutes.
Place: Eastwood Park, meet outside Eastwood Leisure Centre, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock
Time: 9:30am
Contact: Allan Murdoch/allan.murdoch@va-er.org.uk/ / 07545 653 817
Group - Singing for the Brain
Group Description - A group for adults who are isolated or lonely and for people with a diagnosis of Dementia / Alzheimers. Singing, chat and light refreshments
Location - Mearns Parish Church, 242 Ayr Rd, Newton Mearns, G77 6AA7
Cost - £2:00
Date / Time - Weekly on a Wednesday - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Contact Details - Yvonne - 07730 644503
Group - Musical Minds
Group Description - Alzheimer Scotland Singing Memories Group
Location - The Park Church Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock. , G46 7QR
Date / Time - Last Tuesday of the Month
Contact Details - Jenny Douglas 07827307582 - jdouglas@alzscot.org
Thursday
Group - Sunshine Cafe
Group Description - A simple meal and sociable activities. A place where you can have a chat, have things to do and a good sing song in the afternoon? The Cafe is a dementia friendly place with friends and family always welcome.
Location - Giffnock United Free Church 163 Fenwick Road Giffnock
Cost - Suggested donation - £3 to £5
Date / Time - Weekly on a Thursday - 11:30am - 3:00pm
Contact Details - Maureen Stewart - 0141 589 6977
Group - MKHH - Dementia Lunch and Social Club
Group Description - Weekly lunch and social club for people living with dementia.
Location - Mearns Kirk Halls, 404 Mearns Road, G77 5BU
Cost - £6:00
Date / Time - Weekly on a Thursday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Contact Details - Victoria Attwood - 07858552767 - hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk
Group - Barrhead Memory Lane
Group Description - Join us for an entertaining afternoon with music, games, memories, a chat and a cup of tea.
Location - St Andrews Church Community Hall, 2 Ralston Rd, Barrhead, G78 2RR
Date / Time - 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, from 2pm until 4pm
Contact Details - Catherine Livingston or Ronnie Whitelaw - ron3whitelaw@hotmail.com
Group - Soup at St Andrew's
Group Description - All ages welcome for some homemade soup and a cuppa
Location - St Andrew's Community Centre, Ralston Road, Barrhead
Date / Time - 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Contact Details - www.barrhead-standrewschurch.org.uk - www.facebook.com/BarrheadStAndrrews
Group - Sporting Memories
Group Description - A group for adults over 50 to come together and discuss all things sport over a cuppy and make new friends
Location - Barrhead Center, 8 Calibar Road, Barrhead, G78 1AA
Date / Time - Weekly on a Thursday - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Contact Details - Yvonne Friel - 07760469236
Health Walk - Barrhead Evening Stroll
A leisurely stroll around Cowan Park in the lighter nights.
Time- 6pm
Place- Cowan Park (Aurs Road Entrance, just beyond the changing rooms).
Contact: Allan Murdoch/allan.murdoch@va-er.org.uk/ / 07545 653 817
Friday
Health Walk - Rouken Ramble
A healthy walk in the beautiful surroundings of Rouken Glen Park to start off your weekend.
Time: 10am
Place: Meet outside of Rouken Glen Garden Centre
Contact: Allan Murdoch/allan.murdoch@va-er.org.uk/ / 07545 653 817
Group - Men's Breakfast Club
Group Description - Breakfast rolls and lots of chat
Location - Mearns Kirk Halls, 404 Mearns Road, G77 5BU
Cost - £2:00
Date / Time - Weekly on a Friday - 10:00am - 11:00am
Contact Details - Victoria Attwood - 07858552767 - hello@mkhelpinghands.org.uk
Group - Sporting Memories
Group Description - A group for adults over 50 to come together and discuss all things sport over a cuppy and make new friends
Location - Mearns Kirk Halls 404 Mearns Road Newton Mearns G77 5BU
Date / Time - Weekly on a Friday - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Contact Details - Yvonne Friel - 07760469236
Sunday
Group - Down Memory Lane
Group Description - Dementia Café for tea, coffee, cake, biscuits, and friendship!
Location - Thornliebank Parish Church, 61 Spiersbridge Rd, Thornliebank, Glasgow G46 7HT
Date / Time - Every second Sunday - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Contact Details - Linda Campbell - 07931721303
