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We provide local support for those living with dementia and their carers. A social occasion in a relaxed atmosphere. On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.

27/08/2026

At the recent meeting of Tavistock Memory Cafe, Beci Smith of Moor Tutoring ran a really enjoyable art session.
Look at these superbly decorated items! Great job everyone 👍
and if art isn't your thing, we always love a yarn.

22/08/2026

This month at Care and Share Tavistock Memory Cafe we coloured botanical postcards, but liked them too much to send!
Then what a laugh we had making model planes and a game with our own rules.

11/08/2026

Meeting old friends, making new ones, and supporting each other while Catching a Cuppa.
That's what Tavistock Memory Cafe Monday drop in is all about!

09/08/2026

At Tavistock Memory Cafe we enjoyed our regular session of table games. Lots of fun and laughs!
Cycling Without Age - West Devon and East Cornwall volunteer pilots were kept very busy. Grum, Bill, Tim and Steve gave six couples rides around the Meadows. Thanks chaps!

26/07/2026

Tavistock Memory Cafe celebrated its 20th anniversary this weekend! The special tea dance in Tavistock Town Hall was attended by 131 people who were entertained by the wonderful Hummingbirds singing trio. Thank you to King Street Bakery for the catering - the rolls, scones and birthday cake were delicious - And huge thanks must go to our wonderful volunteers who worked their little socks off to make the event a success.

What a glorious celebration of dedication to the Dementia community in Tavistock and surrounds.

18/07/2026

This month at Tavistock Memory Cafe Care and Share group, we decorated bird houses and trinket boxes using paint, decoupage or wallpaper, whatever took their fancy - A good job done folks!

11/07/2026

At Tavistock Memory Cafe a good number turned out to chat and share memories about summer, despite the very warm weather. The fans were on, lots of water drunk and yummy ice lollies were much appreciated during the sessions..Volunteer Julie was presented with a certificate and flowers in recognition of five years service. Yay !!
Our carer groups learned SO much about scam prevention from Anthony Purnell, a Cyber hood Watch ambassador!
Check out Anthony's Digital Lives talks at Tavistock Area Support Services.

29/06/2026

At Tavistock Memory Cafe this weekend, we had two busy sessions.
We were entertained by Mount Kelly students who had just earned distinctions in their singing exams; the girls and their teacher encouraged our singalongs too! Thank you!
Tamar Energy Community visited and gave carers some very helpful information about energy bills, and how to keep your home cool. Much appreciated.
Thanks also to Cycling Without Age - West Devon and East Cornwall for providing rides around the Meadows in the trike, it was perfect weather to enjoy a spin 🌞

26/06/2026

Twelve volunteers from Tavistock Memory Cafe took part in Level 3 First Aid at work training.
An informative day of theory and practical experience, led by Jo Arnold-Mayes of Trusted Training. Devon Memory Cafe Consortium

19/06/2026

At Tavistock Memory Cafe Care and Share session this month, we made air-dried clay shapes and decorated with buttons, beads and anything shiny we could lay our hands on! Decoration was as much or as little as you liked, then mounted in a box frame.

Address

C/O Anchorage Centre, Chapel Street
Tavistock
PL198BU

Telephone

+447436008281

Website

http://tavistockmemorycafe.co.uk/

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