Thanks to Terry, one of our drivers, for picking up Afghan refugee families in our minibus for a much needed chance to connect with each other, share food, and for the children to have fun. We have loaned our minibus for two of these events held at the Heath for Afghan families that live across the Hampshire area.

Would you like to know more about mindfulness? We are offering a free taster session on Thursday 13th October, 2-3pm, at the Winton House Centre. Followed by a 4 week course from 27th October - 17th November, £5 per class. Come and experience the benefits, in company, and with our engaging tutor, Bobbie. Contact Sheridan to book a place.

Our next block booking for Let’s Get Moving starts on Monday 19th September, 3-4pm at the United Reformed Church on College Street. Running for 10 weeks. Feel happy and energised with our experienced tutor Bobbie. Suitable for all levels of mobility with adaptable classes. Contact Sheridan to book a place. £5 per class.

Thanks to everyone that sponsored Sheridan to do the Charity Walk for Peace held at the Hogmoor Inclosure. It was a fantastic event, summer sun and a curry provided by the organisers afterwards. We will find out later in the year how much we have raised for Age Concern Petersfield.

We were delighted to have Her Majesty attend our special Platinum Jubilee celebrations at a private residence in Priors Dean. With stunning views, delicious food and royal games, even the downpour didn’t dampen our spirits!

Feel happy and energised at our Let’s Get Moving classes. Suitable for all levels of mobility with adaptable classes. Build your strength to music. Dates are being arranged but contact Sheridan if you are interested.

Brighten your day with a chat at our new monthly Chatty Cafe. Just turn up, meet new people, enjoy some fresh conversation. Held on the first Monday of the month, 11am, in the Winton House Tea Room. The first one is on Monday 6th June.

More information on our Chatty Cafe page.

We are one of the chosen charities to be a beneficiary of this year's Charity Walk for Peace on Saturday 21st May at the Hogmoor Inclosure. It is a fantastic community event and we will be there walking the 5k with hundreds of others. If you would like to donate or come along on the walk please contact Sheridan.

Come and see us at the East Hampshire Dementia Festival, Friday 8th April, 10-4.30pm, at the Festival Hall in Petersfield. As well as being a dementia-friendly event, the festival seeks to provide a range of information stalls to highlight the support available. The local dementia choir will also be performing.

Our first social afternoon was a great hit with the knowledgeable and talented John who entertained us with songs from many favourite shows. People were singing along, toes were tapping and one man serenaded his wife as John played a song from their wedding day.