Dementia-friendly events in Essex | News

We’ve put together a list of regular events happening across Essex for those affected by dementia or memory issues, as well as their family and carers. These events offer fun, relaxation, and a chance to connect with others.  

From Singing for the Brain, which brings people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, to seated movement and relaxation groups, which involved gentle stretches, there’s a wide variety of activities to get involved in.  

All events are free to attend, but booking is essential. To reserve your spot or find out more, email essexgroups@alzheimers.org.uk or call 0333 150 3456. 

Mid Essex 

Singing for the Brain® Boreham 
Boreham Village Hall, Main Road, Boreham, CM3 3JD 
Second Tuesday of the month 2–4pm 

Singing for the Brain® Witham 
Witham URC Church, 90 Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH 
Fourth Tuesday of the month 2–4pm 

Maldon Memory Cafe 
Maldon Library, Carmelite House, White Horse Lane, Maldon, CM9 5FW 
First Thursday of the month 10.30am–12noon 

South Woodham Ferrers Memory Cafe 
South Woodham Ferrers Library, Trinity Square, Chelmsford, CM3 5JU 
Third Thursday of the month 10.30am–12noon 

Springfield Café 
Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustine Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 6GX 
Second Thursday of the month starting 11 June 2026 10.30am–12noon

Walk and Talk – walking groups 

North Essex 

Singing for the Brain® Colchester 
Orchard Baptist Church, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 0AE 
Second and fourth Thursday of the month 2–3.30pm 

Singing for the Brain® Mersea 
WI Hall, Kingsland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8RB 
First and third Wednesday of the month 2–3.30pm 

West Clacton Memory Cafe 
West Clacton Library, Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8BE 
Second Tuesday of the month 10.30am–12noon 

Harwich Memory Cafe 
Harwich Library, Upper Kingsway, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3JT 
First and third Tuesday of the month 10.30am–12noon 

Manningtree Memory Cafe 
Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree, CO11 1AD 
Last Friday of the month 10–11am 

Carers Peer Support and Activity Group 
Kingsland Church, 86 London Road, Colchester, CO3 9DW 
Second and fourth Monday of the month 1–3pm 

North West Essex 

Singing for the Brain® Takeley 
Priors Green Community Hall, Takeley, CM6 1YE 
First and third Thursday of the month 10.30am–12noon 

Outside with us at Hatfield Forest 
Hatfield Forest, Bush End Road, Takeley, CM22 6NE 
Second and fourth Thursday of the month 2pm–3.30pm 
Starting 14 May until 23 July 

West Essex 

Singing for the Brain® Buckhurst Hill 
St John’s Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5RX 
Alternate Mondays starting 8 June until 4 August and restarting 7 September 
10.30am–12noon 

Singing for the Brain® Harlow 
Moot House, The Stow, Harlow, CM20 3AG 
Alternate Tuesday starting 9 June until 5 August and restarting 8 September 
10.30am–12noon 

South Essex 

Singing for the Brain® Brentwood 
Hutton Community Centre, Harrison Close, Brentwood, CM13 1LP 
Third Tuesday of the month 2–3.30pm 

Singing for the Brain® Billericay 
Hannakins Farm Community Centre, Rosebay Avenue, Billericay, CM12 0SY 
First Wednesday of the month 2.30–4pm 

Singing for the Brain® Wickford 
St Catherine’s Church Hall, Southend Road, Wickford, SS11 8BB 
Third Thursday of the month 2–3.30pm 

Seated Exercise Music and Movement – Rayleigh 
Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Rayleigh, SS6 8BB 
Second Thursday of the month 11am–12noon 

Carers Relaxation Group – Rayleigh 
Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Rayleigh, SS6 8BB 
Fourth Thursday of the month 11am–12noon 

Brentwood Activity Group 
Merrymeade House, Merrymeade Chase, Brentwood, CM15 9NG 
Third Monday of the month 2–3.30pm 

Basildon Activity group 
Basildon library, St Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1EE 
Second Wednesday of month 10–11.30am