Central West area

Welcome to the Central West area page. Here you can find out what is happening in your area, and how you can organise an event yourself.

Need some local fundraising support?

Your Community fundraiser is here to give you a hand by offering you support, materials and advice. Alternatively tell us about your fundraising idea and we will get in touch with you. Simply fill out our Central West area 'organising your own event' online form.

Natalie Bettinson
Community Fundraiser - Central West - Hampshire, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands
Tel: 02392 821430 or 07702 353360
Email: natalie.bettinson@alzheimers.org.uk

Ellie Hughes
Community Fundraiser - Central West - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Tel: 01189 596482 or 07850 200534
Email: ellie.hughes@alzheimers.org.uk

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Upcoming events

Come and get involved with some of our exciting fundraising events, happening across the area:

Theatre Production of Terry Pratchett's 'The Fifth Elephant' - 17 - 26 January: With a cacophony of dwarfs, vampires, werewolves, the odd troll and a talking dog, this production promises to be great fun for audiences of all ages. All proceeds from the gala performance on 22 January will go to Alzheimer's Society.
Skittles and Ploughmans Evening - 18 January: Enjoy a evening of food and light activity while raising money for Alzheimer's Society.
Nightingale School of Dance and Drama present 'Winter Showtime' - 19 January: Tap your feet to the music and feel inspired by ballet, latin and tap dancing performed by dancers from 3 years to 21 years and over.
Portsmouth Lord Mayor's Disco Appeal Event - 19 January: Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening to remember.
Portsmouth Lord Mayor's Appeal Coffee Morning - 25 January: Enjoy coffee, cake and a chat with the Lord Mayor in aid of Alzheimer's Society and The Whitburn Trust.
Portsmouth Lord Mayor's Appeal Coffee Morning - 22 February: Enjoy coffee, cake and a chat with the Lord Mayor in aid of Alzheimer's Society and The Whitburn Trust.
Portsmouth Lord Mayor's Appeal Dinner at The Pizza House - 1 March: Enjoy an Italian Feast and support the Portsmouth Lord Mayor's Appeal in aid of Alzheimer's Society and The Whitburn Trust.
Portsmouth Lord Mayor's Appeal Coffee Morning - 28 March: Enjoy coffee, cake and a chat with the Lord Mayor in aid of Alzheimer's Society and The Whitburn Trust.
Dale Fontaine's 'Echoes of Elvis' with live orchestra concert - 7 April: Enjoy an evening of Elvis music from the era of 1954-77 and help us to lead the fight against dementia.

Stands and Collections

Tesco Collection, Southampton: 21 February
Tesco Collection, Fareham: 28 February
Tesco Collection, Portsmouth: 12 and 13 April

Local news

A new year of fundraising for The Oracle - We are delighted to announce that we are one of The Oracle's three charitable partners for 2013!
Headington Prep bring in their bling for Alzheimer's Society - We'd like to celebrate an outstanding year of fundraising after students raised a fantastic £6,605 for us!
'Why I Support Alzheimer's Society' by our supporter Ann Bruce-Low - Ann has been running in support of Alzheimer's Society for several years, read on for her story.
Solent Singers raise £1,300 for Alzheimer's Society - Money raised from a sell-out Summer Concert was donated to Alzheimer's Society, thank you to everyone in the choir.
Bagpipes lead Banbury Memory Walk - Over 60 people took part in our Memory Walk in Banbury which was led by accomplished bagpiper Steve Duffy.
Basingstoke half marathon runner remembers his grandfather - Our fantastic supporter Darren Young has raised over £700 for Alzheimer's Society, read about his experience in his own words.

Local volunteering opportunities

Do you have some time to spare? Everyone has something to contribute to the Society. Volunteering is flexible, ranging from a few hours a year to several hours a week. It's your choice. Find out more about volunteering opportunities in your area.

More about Alzheimer's Society in the Central West area

In the Central West area there are over 50,000 people with dementia, and it is predicted that this figure will rise to just under 70,000 by 2021.

There are support groups and local services which provide day care and home care for people with dementia, as well as support and befriending services to help partners and families cope with the demands of caring. Find our more about services in the Central West area.