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Based in South Devon we exist to inspire & support older people with dementia & memory problems

28/05/2026

Dementia Action Week took place this month and we’re proud to be supporting people living with early stage dementia through our 3 Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Groups in Bovey Tracey and Ivybridge.

CST is an evidence-based group programme that helps people living with mild to moderate dementia stay mentally stimulated, socially connected and supported. Each session is full of conversation, laughter and great group activities.

In the UK, someone develops dementia every 3 minutes and 1 in 3 people living with dementia don't yet have a diagnosis. Early support can make a real difference. If you or someone you care about has concerns about their memory, please don't wait, start by speaking to your GP.

22/05/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the generous donation from Buckfastleigh WI we received today. This support will help us reach our fundraising goal to purchase a custom ramp for our Memory Café on the steam train at South Devon Railway, making it easier for everyone to come and go safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

Dementia, combined with other age-related challenges, can affect balance, coordination, and confidence, so a ramp will make a huge difference in helping people stay engaged with a community that supports their wellbeing and resilience.

Thank you again to Buckfastleigh WI!

20/05/2026

This week it’s Dementia Action Week which is a campaign led by the Alzheimer’s Society which aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage action, such as seeking early diagnosis and supporting those affected.

It is estimated that over 14,000 people in Devon have dementia and we are proud to be one of over 50 Memory Cafes in Devon, providing community-based support and social activities where people living with dementia and their carers can come together with others in a similar situation on a regular basis, to share, learn, relax and have fun.

Yesterday 40 people affected by dementia came together at our memory café on board a moving steam train at the Buckfastleigh Memory Café to enjoy the journey and the uplifting company of others. This community of fellow travellers is made possible through grants and donations and we are extremely grateful to McCarthy Stone and the King Charles III Charitable Fund for keeping us steaming ahead for another year.

Devon Memory Cafe Consortium
McCarthy & Stone Foundation
King Charles III Charitable Fund
South Devon Railway
Alzheimer's Society

13/05/2026

Please come and join the Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe on Tuesday 19th May at 3.15pm for our usual special trip as well as an afternoon of reminiscence. If the sights, sounds and smells of a journey on a steam train aren't enough to spark some memories, we also have Kate Green from Newton Abbot Museum with some interesting objects joining us.

Our unique memory cafe meets every month at the South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh and we offer a warm welcome to anyone affected by dementia or living with memory problems.

For more information please contact Kathrine
[email protected]

27/04/2026

A washboard, jaw harp, didgeridoo, kazoo and a bugle featured in this month's CST session which was themed around sound. It was fascinating discovering different instruments and how they sound and exploring how different music can affect the way we feel.

CST is a structured group programme for people with mild to moderate dementia that uses engaging weekly themes to exercise thinking, language and concentration skills. Beyond the cognitive benefits, it's about human connection - bringing people together through laughter, curiosity and shared experience.

For more information, please contact Kathrine at [email protected]

14/04/2026

The Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe, for anyone with dementia or other memory problems, will be leaving Platform 1, Buckfastleigh Station, South Devon Railway on Tuesday 21st April, at 3.30pm.

Please join us for an afternoon of smiles, shifting scenery and plenty of steam and the opportunity to find out more about Moorland Community Caring from our guest Rachel Bastyan.

Please contact Kathrine 07899 993134 for more information

03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very happy Easter and also a chance to show off the wet felted eggs we made yesterday at our last session before Easter. They're a talented bunch in Ivybridge!

27/03/2026

This month's orientation session was a real highlight! The group had a wonderful time exploring the history of Newton Abbot with Kate Green, alongside some incredible objects from
Newton Abbot Museum

Handling real objects in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is so much more than just an enjoyable activity - it opens the door to personal stories and shared memories, sparks meaningful discussion, and builds connections. And all the while, it's quietly strengthening word-finding, concentration, and confidence too.

For more information please contact [email protected]

18/03/2026

Another heartwarmingly wonderful memory cafe on the steam train yesterday. So a chance to share some fantastic feedback (and a terrible joke)...

We do it all again on the 21st April - please come and join us if you are living with a dementia or other memory problems.

South Devon Railway
McCarthy Stone Foundation

11/03/2026

A ticket to ride...

It's a moving memory cafe next week and at a slightly different time to normal. Please come and join us if you are affected by dementia or memory problems for a welcoming afternoon trip by steam train - plus a little refreshment and conversation too!

Please contact [email protected] for more information

Address

Hockmoor Farm
Buckfastleigh
TQ110HW

Telephone

+447899993134

Website

http://www.conversationworks.co.uk/

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