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Events
Local Events
LDDAA AGM
September 2026
A chance to hear about what the LDDAA have done in the last twelve months and our plans and priorities for the coming year.
Lewes Late Night Shopping
December 2026
Shops, stalls and entertainment from local businesses and community groups.
National Events
Dementia Action Week
Every May
International Day of Older Persons
Every 1st October
World Alzheimer’s Month
Every September
A whole month of activities and events to raise awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s.
World Alzheimer’s Day
Every 21st September
Regular Groups
Dementia Coffee Morning
Every Friday from 11:30am
Parris Lawn
39 Harvard Road
Ringmer
BN8 5HH
An opportunity to have a relaxed chat and meet new people over a cup of team or coffee and a biscuit. Advice on dementia care and respite also available. Family members, friends and carers all welcome.
Carers Support Group
Last Friday of every month
10.30am-12.30pm
School Hill Surgery 33 High Street Lewes BN7 2LU
An opportunity to meet other carers supporting those living with Dementia. Our group is a safe space to share your experiences in a sensitive and understanding environment. All carers and their loved ones welcome. Refreshments available.
Dementia Peer Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month 10.30am-12.30pm
Church House
1 Cockshut Road
Lewes BN7 1JH
An opportunity to meet others living with Dementia in Lewes and surrounding areas. Our group includes those recently diagnosed to further advanced and is a safe space to share your experiences in a sensitive and understanding environment.
Family members, friends and carers all welcome. Refreshments available.
Companionship Café
Every Wednesday
10am-12pm
The Dorset Pub
22 Malling Street
Lewes BN7 2RD
Conversation and companionship and the opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed and cosy setting. Family members, friends and carers all welcome.
News From Our Blog
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A New Website for the LDDAA
You may have noticed that our website’s address and design has changed. We recently decided that an upgrade was due and, as a result of this, a new website address…
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Dementia Peer Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month 10.30am-12.30pm Church House1 Cockshut RoadLewes BN7 1JH An opportunity to meet others living with Dementia in Lewes and surrounding areas. Our group includes those recently…
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LDDAA AGM
Our last AGM took place on 22 October 2025. We were pleased to thank our continuing committee members for their support and guidance over the last 12 months.
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Today we publish ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities: a blueprint’, setting out our vision for creating communities where unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported.
The blueprint offers practical guidance on how to create carer friendly communities across health, social care, education, employment, business and services, and out and about in the wider community.
Find out how you and the communities you’re part of can create lasting change for unpaid carers.
Read and share the blueprint today: carersuk.pulse.ly/iphejcurp9
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Mid Sussex Memory Cafe is in Hurstpierpoint tomorrow.
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Carers Card UK
www.carerscarduk.co.uk
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