Bothwell Memory Café

02/06/2026

100 followers!!!

*Thank you*

02/06/2026

Thank you to all who came along today to our Games / Relaxation Therapy session this afternoon at the Bothwell Memory Cafe - we hope you all left feeling just a little bit less stressed and more relaxed both physically and mentally. It's amazing what that little moment of relaxation can offer us - and we really hope you were able to take the benefit away with you today.

Thank you, in a special way during this , to our amazing troupe of volunteers - we really couldn't do it without your kindness and goodwill each week.. so a great big thank you to each one of you.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Thanks to Stewart Mason and Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church for the lovely film made for Volunteers' Week, here celebrating the work of Bothwell Memory Cafe.

28/05/2026

A while back, our Mindfulness session at the Bothwell Memory Café proved very popular. A similar session - it’s free - is being offered at Bothwell Community Hub, details below.

🌿 Free Mindfulness Session with Martin Stepek 🌿

We’re excited to invite you to a free mindfulness session with Martin Stepek at Bothwell Community Hub.

Join Seniors Together in South Lanarkshire and Bothwell Futures for a welcoming and relaxing Mindfulness session led by Martin Stepek.

This gentle and supportive event is designed especially with older adults and seniors in mind, offering a calm space to unwind, connect, and learn simple techniques to improve wellbeing.

Whether new to mindfulness or already familiar, this session will guide participants through easy, accessible practices to help reduce stress, improve focus, and promote a sense of peace and balance in everyday life.

No prior experience is needed—just come along and enjoy a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.

✨ Learn simple ways to reduce stress
✨ Enjoy a calm, welcoming space
✨ No experience needed

📅 Wednesday 24 June 2026
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Bothwell Community Hub, G71 8RF

👉 Book your place here:
https://MindfulnesswithMartinStepek.eventbrite.co.uk

Please feel free to share this with anyone who might enjoy a relaxing and supportive session 🌼

26/05/2026

Huge thanks to Jon Gerrard and his 'Golden Memories' for our Cinema Music Hall afternoon here at the Bothwell Memory Cafe. It was wonderful musical entertainment - and not forgetting those TV adverts of days gone by (even though it seems like only yesterday). Great to see our Guests and their loved ones enjoying themselves so very much today, between the singing and the dancing.

Thanks also to our team of Volunteers for making the afternoon such good fun and keeping everyone hydrated and well-fed.

24/05/2026

Our Carers might find this beneficial - anything that helps to sustain and support you in your caring role is good.

Small moments can make a big difference to your wellbeing.

Our new A Moment for Your Mind video series offers quick, practical support from NHS Lanarkshire Psychological Services, helping you build positive routines, manage stress, improve sleep and feel more grounded.

Watch the ultra-brief wellbeing videos on Lanarkshire Mind Matters:
https://www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk/how-you-can-help-yourself/a-moment-for-your-mind-introduction/

21/05/2026

2025-2026 End of Season Newsletter

21/05/2026

We're now approaching the end of the Season at the Bothwell Memory Cafe - this Season ends on Tuesday 30th June. Before then, we have a number of fun activities planned, including our Summer Outing - details to follow in due course.

We will have a break over the Summer and the new Season will begin on Tuesday 18th August.

We've produced a Newsletter to look back at some of the things we've done together over this present Season - we hope it makes you smile. We'll post a copy here and copies will be available next week.

19/05/2026

Bothwell Futures support our Memory Cafe, so come along and find out what’s happening and have your say in our local community.

🌟 You’re Invited – Community Meeting! 🌟

Come along and get involved in your community!

📅 Thursday 4th June
🕖 Starting at 7pm
📍 Community HUB, G71 8RF

This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your ideas
✅ Get involved in local projects
✅ Find out more about the difference Bothwell Futures is making in the village

Bring a friend and be part of shaping the future of our community – everyone is welcome!