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We aim to bring a self sufficient support network to the carers of people with dementia. Like our page to receive updates.

05/11/2026

💜 Caring for Someone with Dementia? Come and Join Us for Coffee & Chat! ☕

Being an unpaid carer for a loved one living with dementia can sometimes feel overwhelming, but having people around you who truly understand can make all the difference.

Our Other Halves Active Carers Group meets on the third Monday of every month, offering a friendly, relaxed and safe space to connect with others who are on a similar journey.

It's a chance to enjoy a cuppa, share experiences, offer support, make friendships and take a little time for yourself. ☕

Some of our members also stay for lunch in the café afterwards, giving everyone even more time to chat and enjoy each other's company.

📅 Next Meeting: Monday 16th November
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Where: The Peach Room, The Orchards, Meadgate Church, CM2 7NS

💜 New faces are always welcome!

If you're currently caring for someone living with dementia and would like to meet others who understand, we'd love you to join us.

Sometimes, just knowing you're not alone can make the biggest difference.

📱 For more information, WhatsApp us on 07955 345290.

🌐 Find out more: https://otherhalves.org.uk/

03/11/2026

A Little Friendship Can Make a Big Difference This November 💜

Sometimes, all it takes is a friendly face, a good conversation and a cup of coffee to make the day feel a little brighter. ☕

At Other Halves, we know that caring for someone living with dementia can bring challenges that others may not always understand. That's why our community is so special.

Our regular get-togethers offer a chance to step away from everyday responsibilities, share experiences, enjoy a few laughs and build friendships with people who truly understand.

Here's what we've got planned for November!

📅 November Activities

☕ Coffee & Chat
Tuesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th November | 10:30am
📍 Hudson's Coffee, CM3 4QL

🍟 Fish & Chips Friday
Friday 20th November | 12:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 The Millennium Centre, CM2 9RL

☕ Coffee at Brewhouse & Kitchen
Friday 27th November | 10:30am
📍 Anne Knight Building, Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1LW

💜 New to Other Halves? We'd love to meet you!

You don't need to know anyone or worry about fitting in. Just come along as you are, enjoy a warm welcome and discover a community where friendship and understanding come naturally.

If you'd like to find out more about our activities or have a chat before attending, we're always happy to help.

📱 WhatsApp us on 07955 345290
🌐 Visit: https://otherhalves.org.uk/

Because sometimes the best support comes from someone who simply understands. 💜

26/10/2026

🌳💛 A Special Place to Sit, Reflect and Remember 💛🌳

To mark 10 years of Other Halves, a special bench has been donated at Great Baddow Millennium Centre

The bench carries a heartfelt message:

"For all dementia carers to sit and rest, to reflect and to remember – Donated by Other Halves." 💛

For those caring for someone with dementia, finding a quiet moment to pause can mean so much.

We hope this bench will provide a peaceful place for carers, past and present, to take a moment for themselves, reflect on treasured memories and remember those they love. 🌸

It's a lasting reminder of the importance of friendship, understanding and support, and a tribute to the many people whose lives have been touched by dementia.

If you're visiting Great Baddow Recreation Ground, we hope you'll take a moment to enjoy this special spot. 💛

📩 Message us at 07955 345290 for more info.
💻 Find out more: https://otherhalves.org.uk/

22/10/2026

🎉💛 Celebrating 10 Wonderful Years of Other Halves! 💛🎉

What a special afternoon celebrating 10 years of Other Halves, friendship, support and shared experiences! 🥳

We were delighted to welcome our local MP, Marie Goldman, to join our celebrations and learn more about Other Halves and the lives of unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia.

There was plenty of tea, delicious cake 🍰☕ and, most importantly, time to share memories, stories and friendships that have grown over the years.

What started as a simple idea to bring people together who understood the challenges of caring for someone with dementia has grown into a wonderful community of friendship and support. 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our trustees, volunteers, members and supporters who have helped make Other Halves what it is today.

Here's to 10 years of friendship, understanding and making a difference – and many more to come! 🥂

📩 Message us at 07955 345290 for more info.
💻 Find out more: https://otherhalves.org.uk/

19/10/2026

🎉💜 Happy 10th Birthday to Other Halves! 💜🎉

10 years of friendship.
10 years of support.
10 years of bringing people together.

This year marks a very special milestone for Other Halves as we celebrate 10 years of supporting carers and creating a community where nobody has to face the dementia journey alone.

Since 2016, so many friendships have been made, conversations shared, cups of coffee enjoyed, memories created and, most importantly, people have found others who simply understand.

Other Halves is about so much more than activities and meetups. It's about connection, laughter, kindness and having somewhere you can be yourself with people who understand the highs, the lows and everything in between.

To every member, volunteer, supporter and friend who has been part of the Other Halves journey over the last decade — thank you. 💜

You have all helped make this wonderful community what it is today.

🥳 Here's to 10 incredible years of Other Halves… and to many more friendships, memories and special moments still to come!

📱 To find out more about Other Halves, WhatsApp us on 07955 345290.
🌐 https://otherhalves.org.uk/

14/10/2026

💜 Looking for a Friendly Face This October? 💜

Caring for someone with dementia can sometimes feel isolating, but you don't have to navigate the journey on your own.

At Other Halves, we've been bringing carers together since 2016, creating a welcoming community where people can connect, share experiences, find support and enjoy some time for themselves.

Whether you'd like a chat over coffee, a relaxed lunch, or simply the opportunity to meet others who understand, we'd love to welcome you.

📅 October Activities

☕ Coffee & Chat
Tuesdays 13th, 20th & 27th October | 10:30am
📍 Hudson's Coffee, CM3 4QL

🍟 Fish & Chips Friday
Friday 16th October| 12:00pm - 2:30
📍 The Millennium Centre, CM2 9RL

☕ Coffee at Brewhouse & Kitchen
Friday 30th October | 10:30am
📍Anne Knight Building, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1LW

Not sure if Other Halves is for you? That's absolutely fine. Get in touch for a friendly chat and we'll happily answer any questions.

📱 WhatsApp: 07955 345290

Together, we can make caring feel a little less lonely.

14/10/2026

💛 The Solo Group – Because the Support Doesn't End 💛

Other Halves Solo group is a special part of the Other Halves community, created for those whose partners have sadly passed away after living with dementia.

The friendships, understanding and support built through shared experiences don't end when a loved one is no longer with us. Those connections remain, offering comfort, companionship and a place where people truly understand one another.

Whether it's enjoying a meal together, taking part in activities, sharing memories or simply having someone to talk to, the Solo group provides a welcoming space where no one has to face life after loss alone.

If you or someone you know would benefit from being part of a caring and understanding community, we'd love to welcome you.

📱 To find out more about our upcoming activities or to get involved, WhatsApp us on 07955 345290.
🔗 Learn more: Other Halves Dementia Care Support

21/09/2026

Every year on 21 September, the world comes together to mark World Alzheimer’s Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

It’s a key date in World Alzheimer’s Month, a September-long campaign focused on education, reducing stigma, and showing support for individuals and families living with dementia.

At Other Halves, every day is about raising awareness, offering support and creating understanding for those affected. On this important day, we stand alongside our community to say: you are not alone.

Find out more about what we do: www.otherhalves.org.uk

17/09/2026

Making Birthdays a Little More Special

One of the lovely things Other Halves does is keep a birthday list that is shared with members, giving everyone the opportunity to send cards and make sure birthdays are remembered.

It may seem like a small gesture, but receiving a card or note can be a wonderful reminder that someone is thinking of you. 💛

It’s these little acts of kindness, friendship and connection that make the Other Halves community so special, looking out for one another through the good days and the more difficult ones.

To find out more about our upcoming activities or to get involved, WhatsApp us on 07955 345290.
🔗 Learn more: https://otherhalves.org.uk/

14/09/2026

You may have noticed things are looking a little different around here!

We’ve refreshed the Other Halves logo and given our website a revamp, creating a fresh new look while keeping the same friendly, supportive community at the heart of everything we do. 💛

We’d love you to take a look around the new website and let us know what you think!

🌐 Check it out here: https://otherhalves.org.uk/

📱 To find out more about our upcoming activities or to get involved, WhatsApp us on 07955 345290.

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Chelmsford

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+447955345290

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http://www.otherhalves.org.uk/

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