South Ribble Dementia Community Connection - SRDCC

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The SRDCC aims to enhance the quality of life of people living with dementia and their carers

12/10/2026

Free Community Awareness Sessions

These sessions are open to any groups or organisations in South Ribble to learn about these issues and access help, advice and further information.
Sessions can be tailored to the needs of the group – and can come to you!

Cyber Security and Staying Safe Online
Would your group like to find out more about this?

Delivered by a police volunteer to promote awareness of cyber security, staying secure on line, protecting devices and securing personal information .
For further information contact [email protected]

07/10/2026

Today!

We are holding a transport drop in event.

If you would like to find out some more information and ask questions about the use of public and community transport then call in to see us. Try out a bus!

Wednesday 7th October
11am-3pm
St Teresa’s Club car park, Queensway, Penwortham

05/10/2026

We are holding a transport drop in session for anyone who like to know more about the use of public and community transport.

Just call in.

Wednesday 7th October
11am-3pm
St Teresa’s Club car park, Queensway, Penwortham

Everyone welcome to find out more!

01/10/2026

It is still possible to live well with dementia!

We have a monthly dementia hub at Leyland United Reformed Church, Hough Lane on the first Friday of the month, 10am-12noon for anyone wishing to pop in and receive some information of where to go and who can help.

Our volunteers are Dementia Friends. Alongside the Hub is a social group called NEXT STEPS.
Age UK Lancashire are there for you to meet others in a similar position and benefit from shared experiences, mutual support and social connections.

Tomorrow is the next one! (Friday 2nd October)

30/09/2026

Come along to St Teresa’s Club car park on Queensway, Penwortham on Wednesday 7th October to our transport drop in event.

If you would like to experience a Stagecoach bus or a mini bus from Preston Community Transport, come along to our drop.

We can provide more information about stopping a bus, getting on and off, and getting on a bus with a mobility scooter, as well as helping those with sight loss.

Come along and have a chat and learn more. 10-3pm

27/09/2026

If you would like some help, advice and information on living well with dementia why not pop along to our dementia hub on the first Friday of the month, 10am-12noon at Leyland United Reformed Church.

Lots of information available for carers and family members and recently diagnosed.

Just turn up and we will aim to help. Next one is Friday 2nd October 2026.

All volunteers are Dementia Friends, so you can bring your loved one if you need to.

Alongside the Hub is a social group called NEXT STEPS. Age UK Lancashire are there for you to meet others in a similar position and benefit from shared experiences, mutual support and social connections.

26/09/2026

Transport Drop In Event

Are you worried about stopping driving in the near future and would like to find out more about using public and community transport?

Would you like to know more about how to stop a bus, getting on and off, use of timetables, how to pay and more?
Then this is the drop in for you.

Wednesday 7th October
11am-3pm
St Teresa’s Club car park, Queensway, Penwortham

We have people on hand for you to talk to.
Stagecoach are kindly bringing a bus for all to see and try.

Preston Community Transport are coming along with a minibus.

We also have some from the LCC Sensory Impairment Team and can help with physical demonstrations.
Come along and we are sure we can help.

17/09/2026

Today…..Thursday 17th September

In celebration of World Alzheimer’s Day which is on 21st September, The South Ribble Dementia Community Connection (DCC) are holding a walk – we are calling it a Living Well Walk.

It is a gentle walk through Longton Nature Reserve, suitable for all.

We start at 11am and there is some great music and singing from Katy Bradley from KTB Music, along with refreshments and some great information and people to speak to around dementia and living well with dementia at the end.

To attend please just turn up or for any questions email [email protected] or call 01772 625625 and leave a message for Louise.

13/09/2026

Would you like to help us to celebrate World Alzheimer’s Day next week with a gentle walk?

Come and join us with a short walk through Longton Nature Reserve and celebrate World Alzheimer’s Day 2026 on Thursday 17th September.

Just a week today!
It is a 11am start.

The route is suitable for all with frequent benches for resting.
If you would like to walk further, the route is circular, so why not go again?!

We also have refreshments and entertainment, and some information and advice on dementia and how to live well with it. We can provide help for anyone who has recently been diagnosed.

To attend please just turn up or for any questions email [email protected] or call 01772 625625 and leave a message for Louise.

11/09/2026

National Playlist Day is 18th September

Celebrate the power of personal playlists on this National Day.

Keith McIntosh will be hosting a National Playlist Day session at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum - Heritage Cafe - on the 18th September from 10-2pm.

Come along and find out more!

Address

South Riblle
Preston
PR251DH

Website

https://www.southribble.gov.uk/dementia

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