New Sunflower Café Opens in Godalming for Dementia Sufferers

Published on: 25 Feb, 2025
Updated on: 25 Feb, 2025

The Baptist Church in Queen Street, Godalming, is the venue for The Sunflower Cafe. Further Sunflower cafes will be opening in Guildford and Farnham.

A new café for people with dementia and their carers has opened in Godalming.

The Sunflower Café, open on certain days, is co-hosted by local home care provider Right at Home GF and Care UK. It takes place at the Godalming Baptist Church in Queen Street.

Liz Young, from Right at Home GF, says: “We now have seven Sunflower Cafes in the area, which provide a safe and welcoming environment for people with dementia.

“Anybody who comes along can expect to enjoy a lovely cuppa, biscuits and some great company in an informal setting. As well as offering social opportunities for people with dementia, the cafes provide opportunities for carers to share experiences, tips and advice with others in a similar situation.”

Rosemary regularly attends a nearby Sunflower Café and says: “The community groups are casual, and you can do as you wish. There are many people like my husband, Rob, and you can understand everything.

“We do lots of socialising and love making new friends. We always make a special effort, especially for the Singing for the Mind group In Farnham.”

Godalming’s next Sunflower Café is on March 13 followed by April 17. See www.rightathome.co.uk/guildford-and-farnham/ for more information.