Men are being offered help with their mental health through a variety of social groups and activities in Gillingham and Stalbridge.

The Mindful men’s activity group aims to support men living with memory loss and dementia and men experiencing social isolation. The small North Dorset charity also welcomes carers to their groups, one of which is the Mindful men’s activity group, which meets fortnightly on a Thursday morning from 10am to noon at Gillingham Social Club, Hardings Lane, SP8 8AY. Activities include skittles, boule, darts and Xbox games.

The group often meets outside when weather permits and the last group meeting was on Thursday, July 29 at 10am. For more information, phone either Mike 07504 821558 or Sally 07840 424148 or email enquiries.mindful@gmail.com.

Another group Mindful hosts is the Gillingham Café, which is held at Gillingham Social Club in Hardings Lane, SP8 4HX Every other Tuesday from 10am-noon.

A similar event, Stalbridge Café, is held at The Hub in Station Road, DT10 2RG on the first Monday of every month 10am-noon. There’s tea, coffee and biscuits and cake – call Sally on 07840 424148 for an informal chat. Mindful may be able to assist with travel. Please contact Sally or Barbara to discuss your needs.

Mindful Memory Cafés is a registered charity run by a team of trustees and dedicated volunteers. If anyone would like to join Mindful as a volunteer, trustee, or fundraise for them, please contact them via telephone or email:

• Chairman: Sally Nutbeem, 07840 424148
• Membership Secretary: Barbara Turnbull, 07910 663392, enquiries.mindful@gmail.com, mindfulmemorycafes.com
• Postal Address:
Mindful c/o Rutters Solicitors
2, Bimport, Shaftesbury
, Dorset
SP7 8AY
• mindfulmemorycafes.com

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