"For Mary and for Dave"
Advice and Support for Carers of loved ones living with dementia in South Warwickshire & North Cotswolds
"Voluntarily working alongside medical professionals and national charities we offer additional support to families and dementia carers locally - Through our own personal experience of caring for a loved one living with dementia we both completely understand the many challenging emotions and difficulties"
Paul and Heather Dowler - Tysoe Warwickshire
These cafes are open every week of the year... (we just close for two weeks in December)
Shipston on Stour
Open every Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Wellesbourne
Open every Wednesday
2pm - 4pm
Shipston Lodge Tileman's Lane CV36 4QG
Wellesbourne Village Hall
School Road CV35 9NH
"Initially we were both sceptical about running a cafe in a care home environment - but actually it's just like a posh hotel ! A beautifully appointed cafe area within a care home venue in Shipston on Stour. There is always a welcoming smile from the friendly folks at Shipston Lodge -
(& really lovely cake !) " Heather & Paul
" After losing my husband Dave, I opened the cafe in my then village of Wellesbourne with help from friends and volunteers. Our doors were open every Wednesday, when we would welcome anyone with dementia and their carers, provide a cup of tea, friendship and laughter - and someone to talk to "
Heather Dowler (Brown)
This cafe is also open on the
First Thursday of every month...
Compton Verney
10.30am - 12.30pm
Compton Verney House
CV35 9HZ
" Such a beautiful venue - Join us in the main house and also enjoy a walk around the lovely grounds. There is a chargeable entrance via a day payment or an annual membership - However , we are really pleased to announce that we are "Community Access Scheme Members"* - which means that we will pay for your entrance on the day of our cafe"
Heather & Paul
*Please contact Heather or Paul for further information
This cafe open on the third Thursday of every month - Opening on 19th June 2025
Moreton in Marsh
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Open 2nd & 4th Thursday
10.30am - 12.30pm
Esmere Gardens
Stow Road GL56 0DS
" We are really excited about opening the first cafe in Moreton in Marsh - It will be in the fabulous care home environment of Esmere Gardens - and we are confident that it will benefit from the same delicious cake that we currently enjoy at Shipston Lodge! "
Heather & Paul
Tysoe
Open every Friday
10am - 12 noon
Tysoe Village Hall
Main Street CV35 0TP
" My wife Mary and I lived in Tysoe for over 25 years. After losing Mary, opening a cafe in the village to help others, just seems like a really fitting tribute to her "
Paul
This cafe also open on the
First Tuesday of each month...
Wellesbourne Music Cafe
2pm - 3.30pm
Wellesbourne Village Hall
School Road CV35 9NH
" Music & Singing is known to help unlock memories, improve mood and well-being, whilst stimulating cognitive pathways in people living with dementia ( and their carers too ! ) So please join us for some fun at Wellesbourne Village Hall from 2pm - 3.30pm ( We also hold music sessions at Compton Verney throughout the year ) "
Heather & Paul
We are very pleased to now be working in partnership with Campden Home Nursing
Chipping Campden
Jecca's House, Aston Rd, Chipping Campden GL55 6HR
Open on the 3rd Thursday of every month 2pm - 4pm