Monday 18th May – Sunday 24th May
Organised by the Alzheimer’s Society, this national campaign highlights the need for better diagnosis and care, with one million people expected to be living with dementia in the UK by 2026.
Of course, Dementia is something that affects a huge number of people in this area on a daily basis and the Crowborough Dementia Forum are working to improve the lives of residents living with dementia, as well as their families and carers. There are already a number of local support groups catering to a whole host of interests available.
Help us spread the word to ensure more residents are able to access the support and companionship they need.
Below is a list of local activities taking place, with some organisations having a specific schedule of events to mark DAW 2026:
Regular Activities
Community Cafe – Oasis Community Church, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS. Last Thursday each month, 2-4pm. Refreshments, activities and support. Everyone welcome.
Connections Cafe Sussex – Crowborough Community Centre, TN6 1FE. Fridays from 1.30-4.30pm. Contact 07783 693522.
Ditch the Slippers – Activities for the elderly on Monday mornings and Thursdays in Crowborough. Contact 07769 187858.
Heather View Community Cinema Club – dementia friendly screenings for the community. Third Wednesday each month. Call 01892 653634 to book. Free refreshments. Beacon Road, TN6 1AS.
Knit and Natter – Every Wednesday, 3pm to 4pm at Woodlands, Beacon Road, TN6 1UD. Complimentary tea and cake. Book by calling 01892 653178.
Knitting and Craft group – Oasis Community Church, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS. Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Pie and a Pint-Gentleman’s Club: Third Tuesday each month at 1pm, Heather View, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS. Open to gentleman in the community to meet up and enjoy a pie and a pint on us! Email Amy.Gullett@careuk.com or call 01892 653634 to book.
Pine Grove Pictures – Golden Oldies – Tuesday 19th May at Crowborough Community Centre, TN6 1FE. Film: ‘Yesterday’, doors open 1pm. Free entry and refreshemnts. Call 01892 653823.
Rotherfield St Martin – Various – Offering a wide range of services and social activities with a variety of events organised during DAW 2026. Call 01892 853021 or visit rotherfieldstmartin.org.uk for further details.
Sporting Memories – Oasis Community Church, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS – 11am-12.30pm. First Monday each month (excl. Bank Holidays). For more information contact: emma.brooke@sussexcricket.co.uk
The Good Company People – Regular dementia-welcoming social events and support to carers. Call 07472 564519 or visit thegoodcompanypeople.org.
Woodlands care home – Various – Beacon Rd, TN6 1UD are holding a number of FREE events during DAW 2026. Contact woodlands@sussexhousing.org.uk or phone: 01892 653178
Carers Support
DISC Dementia Support providing carer only support at Oasis Community Church, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS – 10.30-12pm. Fourth Monday each month.
Carers Café, Heather View, Beacon Road, TN6 1AS. In partnership with Care for the Carers First Wednesday of each month, 10am-noon. Meet other carers, enjoy refreshments, share experiences and a guest speaker every month. Contact Amy.Gullett@careuk.com
If you would like to subscribe to the regular newsletter organised by the Wealden Dementia Action Alliance, please email wellbeing@wealden.gov.uk and receive all the activity and forum updates in your inbox!
