When: Every fourth Thursday of the month, 2:00–3:00pm (Bethesda Chapel) Every second Thursday of the month, 2:00–3:00pm (Stoke Gifford Retirement Village)
Type of break: Support Services
Location: Bethesda Chapel
Hawkesbury Upton
GL9 1BA
Stoke Gifford Retirement Village
Stoke Gifford
BS16 1YF
Cost: Free
Care need: Neurological Conditions
Provided by: Alive!
Meeting of Minds is a warm, welcoming peer-support group for South Gloucestershire residents aged 55+ who may be experiencing memory difficulties, awaiting a dementia diagnosis, adjusting to recent changes, or supporting someone who is.
These friendly monthly sessions offer a safe space to:
Each group is relaxed, inclusive and supported by experienced facilitators who ensure everyone feels valued and heard. Whether you come along with a care partner or attend on your own, you’ll be greeted with understanding and reassurance.
Sessions run monthly at two community locations—Bethesda Chapel in Hawkesbury Upton, and Stoke Gifford Retirement Village—making it easy to choose whichever venue works best for you.
To express your interest or find out more, contact: 07950 758 760 or [email protected]
Alive is a Bristol-based charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people and their carers. Through creative activities, dementia-friendly gardening, intergenerational projects, and care staff training, Alive helps reduce isolation and bring joy, meaning, and connection to later life.
Fishponds, Bristol
A welcoming monthly peer support group for people with dementia and those who care for them. Share experiences, ask questions and feel supported by others who understand.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Free
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm–3.30pm. (Joining the waiting list may be required.)
Withywood Centre, South Bristol
A monthly peer support group for people caring for someone with dementia, offering a friendly space to share experiences, ask questions and connect with others who understand caring.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Please contact the service provider for details of any costs.
When: Fourth Tuesday of every month, 11:00am–1:00pm
Bristol and surrounding areas
Compassionate one-to-one friendship and support for people living with dementia in Bristol, helping them stay active, independent, and connected—while giving carers time to rest and recharge.
Break type: Support Services
Cost: Please contact Autumn Years Community Care directly for pricing and availability.
When: Flexible – arranged to suit your needs