Memory Club
Welcome to Viables Memory Club, the original Basingstoke based place for those living with dementia, and still one of the largest and most popular in Hampshire.
The Viables Memory Club is a weekly facility which provides people with dementia the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities that will encourage and engage thought processes and activate physical movement for greater health and wellbeing. It offers carers and families a little respite when their loved one uses the service and creates a routine for members to follow, adding consistency and stability.
Each week, activities are planned to offer variety and enjoyment for all our members, taking a person-centred approach to their care and their likes and dislikes as much as we can.
All our volunteers are offered training at varying levels and we have, in previous years, been providers of RSPH level 2 Understanding Dementia, offering the training to other organisations and businesses such a Bluebird Care.
Emma Cameron, who had been with us since just after the club opened in November 2014, has handed over the management of the club to Helene O’Connor, a longstanding volunteer for the club, and Sarah Gaunt. More recently, Helene has stepped down as coordinator and aims to continue her Love to Move sessions again from 2025. Sarah is now running the club with the support of our amazing volunteers. Meet the Team… Sarah Gaunt Luan Squire Centre Manager Debbie Soto Assistant Centre Manager and probably the first person you will see as you enter our building for the club. Any one of our staff or volunteers are happy to help answer any questions you may have.
We have an amazing team of volunteers who support the Memory Club. We are always happy to welcome more, so if you are interested in helping at the club, please feel free to drop us a call or email using the details at the bottom of the page.
Sessions…
Lunches are also provided for those who wish to stay. These are provided by the Café Project, another local charity organisation, and this therefore means we can offer a hot meal. This is charged at £5.00. If you would like to join the Memory Club, or you would be interested in volunteering for the Memory Club, please contact us. Sarah – Memory Club line 07564 349802 (for members or carers who may need to speak to Sarah directly and urgently.) For all enquiries and general messages, plesae contact: |