UK: South West

Find South West Memory Cafes near you and enjoy a “dementia-friendly” outing with your loved one. Some are sponsored by national organizations, while many more are offered by local groups. If your favorite Memory Cafe isn’t shown, please let us know and we’ll add it. It’s free!

 

Ashburton

Ashburton, Buckfastleigh & Dart Valley Memory Cafe
St Andrews Church Hall

2 St Andrews Cl  |  Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7DT
10:00 AM – Noon, 2nd Monday of each month
For more information, please contact Richard Handley at 07767 328686 or
Email: memorycafe@btinternet.com
Last updated: September 2018

Axminster

Axminster Memory Cafe  |  Pippins Centre

Lyme Road  |  Axminster EX13 5AZ
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Monday of each month
For more information, please contact Shiobham Pickering at 01297 630427 or 07817 982175 or
Email: shiobhan.pickering@nhs.net
Last updated: September 2018

Barnstaple

Barnstaple Memory Cafe  |  Barnstaple Library, Henry Williamson Room

12 Tuly Street  |  Barnstaple EX31 1EL
10:00 AM – Noon, 1st Friday of each month
For more information, please contact Anne McKiernan, Coordinator at 07855 837077 or
Email: memorycafe@ruraldevoncab.org
Last updated: September 2018

Barnstaple Memory Cafe  |  PHT Pilton House Trust

Pilton Street  |  Barnstaple EX31 1PQ
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
For more information, please contact Alice, Clair, or Tracey at 01271 342188 or
Email piltonhousetrust@gmail.com
Last updated: September 2018

Bideford

Ethelwynne Brown Close  |  Community Room

Barnstaple Street   |  Bideford EX39 4RH
10:00 AM – Noon, 1st Friday of each month
For more information, please contact TorrAGE Ageing Well:
– Phone: 01805 622666 or Email: enquiries@torrage.org.uk
– Online at www.torrage.org.uk
Last updated: January 2020

Bishopsteignton

Bishopsteignton Memory Cafe  |  Cockhaven Arms

Cockhaven Road  |  Bishopsteignton TQ14 9RF
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 3rd Monday of each month
For more information, please contact Mary Hampson, Coordinator at 01626 772702 or
Email: mchampson@btinternet.com
Last updated: September 2018

Bovey Tracey

Bovey Tracey Memory Cafe  |  Methodist Church Hall

Fore Street   |  Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot TQ13 9AD
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Wednesdays of each month

Our informal activity groups give you or someone you know, who is affected by dementia, the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities. The groups focus on socialising and getting to know others who may be sharing similar experiences as you. This activity group is a planned, structured group based around various activities for people with a dementia diagnosis. The facilitated activity groups are person centred and encourage participation. For more information, please call 0300 123 2029 or email devon@alzheimers.org.uk.
Last updated: January 2022

Bradninch

Bradninch Memory Cafe

Mill Way  |  Bradninch EX5 4NL
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Monday of each month
For more information, please contact Judith Wright, Coordinator at 01392 882019 or
Email: d.j.wright@btinternet.com
Last updated: September 2018

Braunton

Braunton Memory Cafe  |  Braunton Caen Rotary Club

Mariners Close, South Street  |  Braunton. EX33 2YB
2:00 – 4:00 PM, Last Wednesday of each month
For more information, please contact Patricia Shepherd, Coordinator at 01271 815879 or
Email: sales@jbenning.co.uk
Last updated: September 2018

Brixham

Brixham Memory Cafe  |  United Reformed Church Hall

New Road, Brixham  |  TQ5 8NE
1:30 – 3:30 PM, every Wednesday of each month
For more information, please contact:
– Wendi Bennett, Coordinator at 01803 210333
– Torbay Dementia Advice Service at 0300 500 1219
– Email: Torbay@alzheimers.org.uk
– www.alzheimers.org.uk
Last updated: September 2018

Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton Memory Cafe  |  Budleigh Salterton Football Club

Green Lane  |  Budleigh Salterton EX9 6SQ
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, alternating Fridays
For more information or to confirm dates, please contact:
– Jo Keeler, Coordinator at 01395 441212
– Email: d-ccg.budleighmedicalcentre@nhs.net
– www.budleighsaltertonmedicalcentre.co.uk
Last updated: September 2018

Camelford

Camelford Top Town Memory Cafe  |  Camelford Hall

The Clease  |  Camelford PL32 9QX
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month
Free to all with memory loss of any kind
For more information, please call Jane Moore at (+44 ) 01840 212780
Last updated: November 2019

Chagford

Chagford & District Memory Cafe  |  St. Michael’s Church
High Street  |  Chagford TQ13 8BN

2nd Thursday of each month
For more information or to confirm times, please contact:
– Marian Barnes, Coordinator at 01647 432098
– Email: mnbarnes88@gmail.com
– Rev. Noel Walter at 01647 432610
– Email: panda.walter@icloud.com 
Last updated: September 2018

Colyton

Colyton & Colyford Memory Cafe  |  St. John Hall

King Street  |  Colyton EX24 6LA
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Wednesday of each month
For more information, please contact Sue Whitell at 01297 599477 or
Email: sam53@talktalk.net
Last updated: September 2018

Cornwall

Launceston Memory Cafe  |  Launceston Methodist Church, Dingley Hall

Castle Street  |  Launceston PL15 8BA
2:00 – 4:00 PM, alternating Saturdays
Please visit Launceston Memory Cafe website for exact dates
Last updated: May 2018

Crediton

Crediton Memory Cafe  |  Lady Mills Centre

Deep Lane  |  Crediton  EX17 2BX
3:00 – 4:45 PM, every Tuesday of each month
For more information, please contact Brian Shillingford, Coordinator at:
– Phone: 01363 772657
– Email: brianandkayshil@gmail.com
Last updated: September 2018

Cullompton

Cullompton & Culm Valley Memory Cafe  |  Cullompton Community Centre

Pye Corner  |  Cullompton EX15 1JX
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 4th Wednesday of each month
For more information, please contact Ann McClements, Coordinator at:
– Phone: 01884 34614
– Email: ann@jodanzac.co.uk
– Web: www.seniorcouncildevon.org.uk
Last updated: September 2018

Dartmouth

Dartmouth Health and Wellbeing Centre

Wessex Way  |  Dartmouth TQ6 0JL
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, every Tuesday of each month

Dartmouth Caring has set aside a friendly, informal meeting place where those with memory problems can come along with their carers and meet once a week. There is a whole range of activities you can take part in, from seated exercises to music and singing, crafts, games and quizzes, Book Club, reminiscences and other themed sessions. Our volunteers and health professionals are available to offer support, information and advice. For more information, please contact Natasha Branton at 01803-835384 or enquiries@dartmouthcaring.co.uk or visit online.
Last updated: November 2023 

Dawlish

Dawlish Memory Cafe  |  Dawlish Library

Lawn Terrace  |  Dawlish EX7 9PY
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Monday of each month
For more information, please contact Carol Lockton, Coordinator at:
– Phone: 01626 867392
– Email: carol_lockton@hotmail.com
Last updated: October 2018

Dawlish Memory Cafe  |  The Methodist Hall

Brunswick Place  |  Dawlish EX7 9PB
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 4th Tuesday of each month
For more information, please contact Gill Dunn, Coordinator at:
– Phone: 01626 771695
– Email: info@volunteeringinhealth.co.uk
– Web: www.volunteeringinhealth.co.uk
Last updated: October 2018

Doynton

Doynton Village Hall

Toghill Lane  |  Doynton, Bristol BS30 5SY
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Thursday of each month

A relaxed, informal, and free drop in cafe providing support for people living with dementia and their family, friend, or carer. Each session has a theme and related and other unrelated activities. They include games, arts & crafts, singing, and often a main activity in the form of a demonstration of an activity that visitors can join in with if they wish. For more information, please contact Clare Frances Watts at 07817311001 or cfpw@hotmail.co.uk.
Last updated: May 2023 

Dunsford

Cheriton & Teign Valley Memory Cafe

Strawberry Hill  |  Dunsford EX6 7HA
On the B3212 Exeter – Mortonhampstead Road
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2nd and last Thursday of each month
For more information, please contact:
– Jane Hancock at 01647 24092
– Email: jane@dudshall.co.uk
– Maria Cochrane at 01647 252317
Last updated: September 2018

Exeter

America Hall

De La Rue Way  |  Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 3rd Thursday of each month
For more information, please contact Vicky Hutchinson at:
– Phone: 01392 824752 or 07736 222505
– Email: v.hutchinson@westbankfriends.org
Last updated: October 2018

Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament

29 Fore Street  |  Exeter EX1 2RX
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Wednesday of each month
For more information, please contact Jackie Minto at:
– Phone: 01392 277409
– Email: j.minto1@btconnect.com
Last updated: October 2018

St. James Parish Church Hall

Mount Pleasant Road  |  Exeter
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Thursday of each month
For more information, please contact Vicky Hutchinson at:
– Phone: 01392 824752
– Email: v.hutchinson@westbankfriends.org
Last updated: October 2018

St. Thomas Methodist Church

Cowick Street  |  Exeter EX4 1JE
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 3rd Monday of each month
For more information, please contact Vicky Hutchinson at:
– Phone: 01392 824752 or 07736 222505
– Email: v.hutchinson@westbankfriends.org
Last updated: October 2018

Victory Hall

Main Street  |  Exminster, Exeter EX6 8BU
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 3rd Friday of each month
For more information, please contact Vicky Hutchinson at:
– Phone: 01392 824752 or 07736 222505
– Email: v.hutchinson@westbankfriends.org
– Web: www.westbank.org.uk
Last updated: October 2018

Exmouth

The Imperial Hotel

Esplanade  |  Exmouth EX8 2SW
2:00 – 4:00 PM, last Friday of each month
For more information, please contact Jean Honey, Coordinator at:
– Phone: 01395 223050
– Email: angiegrigg@hotmail.co.uk
Last updated: October 2018

Halwill

Halwill Baptist Hall

Station Road  |  Halwill EX21 5XB
3:00 – 5:00 PM, 3rd Thursday of each month
For more information, please call Barbara Dalton at 01409 221328 or
Email: barbara@westcroftholidaycottages.co.uk
Last updated: November 2018

Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh Community Centre

Bowling Green Road  |  Hatherleigh EX20 3HB
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Tuesday of each month
For more information, please call Ann Crawford at 01837 840562 or
Email: arc.southtawton@virgin.net or
Visit Devon Communities Together
Last updated: November 2018

Hemyock

Blackdown Healthy Living and Activity Centre

Riverside  |  Hemyock EX15 3SH
10:30 – 12:30, 2nd Tuesday of each month
For more information, please call Jan Morison at 07789 104601 or
Email: centre@bhlac.org.uk
Last updated: November 2018

Honiton

The Methodist Church Hall

Chapel Lane, Off New Street  |  Honiton EX14 1EU
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month
For more information, please call Min Rennolds at 07789 104601 or
Email: mariarennolds789@btinternet.com
Last updated: November 2018

Illfracombe

Encounter Church

74 High Street  |  Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, every Wednesday of each month
Memory Cafe included wthin Carers Break day
For more information, please call Rachel Holmes at 07818 650566 or
Email: r-holmes@live.co.uk
Last updated: November 2018

Ipplepen

The Hub  |  Methodist Church

East Street  |  Ipplepen TQ12 5SX
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month
For more information, please call Susan Udy at 01803 812499 or
Email: sueudy1@hotmail.com
Last updated: November 2018

Ivybridge

Douro Court

Bridge Road  |  Ivybridge PL21 0LS
2:00 – 4:00 PM, alternating Wednesdays
For more information or to confirm dates, please call Colin Allum at 07791 239357 or
Email: info@ivybridgecaring.co.uk
Last updated: November 2018

Kingsbridge

The Age Concern Centre

Ilbert Road  |  Kingsbridge TQ7 1DZ
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month
For more information please contact Connie Sharp:
– Phone: 0300 123 2029 or Email: devon@alzheimers.org.uk
Last updated: September 2019

Liskeard

Liskeard Wesley Methodist Church  |  Wesley House

Bay Tree Hill  |  Liskeard PL14 4BL
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Friday of each month
For more information, please contact Lynda Perret
• Email: contact@phardinges.plus.com or Phone: 01579 345776 or 07787096482
Last updated: November 2019

Looe

St. Martin’s Hall

Church Lane  |  St. Martin’s  |  Looe PL13 1NX
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd Friday of each month
For more information, please contact:
• Deirdre Croker via Email: deirdrecroker@gmail.com or Phone: 01503 264414
• Ann Richards via Email: a2brichards@gmail.com or Phone: 01503 264846
Last updated: November 2019

Millbrook

The Scout Hall

Fore Street  |  Millbrook PL10 1BA
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 1st Tuesday of each month
For more information, please contact Mandy:
• Email: mandyshill.ms@gmail.com or Phone: 01752 822090
Last updated: November 2019

Moretonhampstead

The Community Club

Court Street  |  Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NE
2:00 – 4:00 PM, last Thursday of each month
For more information, please call Julia Oliver at 01647 441597 or
Email: juliaandkate@yahoo.co.uk
Last updated: February 2019

Newton Abbot

The Methodist Church

The Avenue  |  Newton Abbot TQ12 2BY
2:30 – 4:30 PM, 3rd Thursday of each month
For more information, please call Maggie Bonnell at 01626 357090 or
Email: maggie.bonnell@nhs.net
Last updated: November 2018

Northam

Northam Hall

On the Northam turning by Fore Street and Heywood Road  |  Northam EX39 3QE
10:00 AM – Noon, 3rd Friday of each month
For more information, please contact TorrAGE Ageing Well:
– Phone: 01805 622666 or Email: enquiries@torrage.org.uk
– Online at www.torrage.org.uk
Last updated: January 2020

Pelynt

Pelynt Methodist Church

Pelynt PL13 2JZ
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 3rd Thursday of each month
For more information, please contact Mary Packman:
• Email: marypackman@hotmail.com or Phone: 01503 220307
Last updated: November 2019

Pensilva

St. John’s Church

Higher Road  |  Pensilva PL14 5NF
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 4th Thursday of each month
For more information, please contact:
Carolyn Cox
• Email: carolynandgeoff@gmail.com or Phone: 01579 362698 or 07853399829
Pat Dilworth
• Email: patdilworth@hotmail.co.uk or Phone: 01579 363461 or 07971183458
Last updated: November 2019

Polperro

The Methodist Church

Fore Street  |  Polperro PL13 2JJ
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 3rd Friday of each month
For more information, please contact Pauline Ridd:
• Email: paulineridd@btinternet.com or Phone: 01503 272473
Last updated: November 2019

Saltash

Burraton Methodist Church

Liskeard Road  |  Saltash PL12 4RH
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
For more information, please contact Saltash Live at Home Scheme:
• Email: saltash.liveathome@mha.org.uk or Phone: 01752 848728
Last updated: November 2019

Tavistock

Tavistock Area Support Services  |  The Anchorage Centre

Chapel Street  |  Tavistock PL19 8AG
11:00 – 13:00 and 13:30 to 15:30, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month

Our Cafe provides a warm welcome to those living with dementia and their carers. We offer stimulating and fun activities, as well as support sessions for carers, and always tea and cake! Alongside our Saturday sessions we offer Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, and mini-respite. For more information, please contact Heather Rayne at 07765 644843 or info@tavistockmemorycafe.co.uk, or visit online.
Last updated: May 2023 

Torpoint

St. James Church Hall

St. James Road  |  Torpoint PL11 2BH
2:00 – 4:00 PM, 3rd Wednesday of each month
For more information, please contact Beverlie Troczynski: troczynski@aol.com
Last updated: November 2019

Torrington

Methodist Church Hall

Mill Street  |  Torrington EX38 8AL
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2nd Thursday of each month
For more information, please contact:
– Pauline Page at 01805 625969
– Brian Coleshill at 01805 93877
– Email: polly@paulinepage.plus.com
Last updated: November 2018



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