Mind Your Head Challenge

Brain Cells

Age Concern, Dorchester
Other Rowan Cottage 4 Prince of Wales Road Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1PW Work Phone: 01305 269444
Activities:
We organise a very wide range of activities for the ‘over 50 years age’ group, which are designed to help mental, physical and nutritional wellbeing and awareness. This includes Fit as a Fiddle exercise programmes, plus computer, language and art classes. This autumn also sees the link with another Brain Cell, CZD Crosswords, for classes on solving cryptic crosswords.
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Alzheimer's Society
Other Rowan Cottage 4 Prince of Wales Road Dorchester, DT1 1PW Work Phone: 01305 259740
Activities:

Singing for the Brain groups are designed for people with memory problems and their carers. We meet for half an hour for coffee and a chat; then a trained facilitator will lead the group for an hour. There is a mixture of old songs, as well as learning new ones and a song to introduce our names. Quote from a member, 'It recharges the batteries and is my weekly tonic!' We have groups all over Dorset

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Bits and Bytes
Home Barrington Centre Penny's Walk Ferndown , BH22 9TH Home Phone: 01202 861077
Activities:

The computer club runs on afternoons twice a month. This discussion group helps you to get the most out of yoru computer whatever your level of experience.  Subjects include components in computers; how to buy a computer; Windows - how to use it; broadband; anti-virus software.  £2 per session.  

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Bridport 50+ Forum
Other c/o 34 Crock Lane Bridport , DT6 4DF Work Phone: 01308 423589
Activities:
We have four meetings a year to gather our members' views and proposals on subjects which are relevant and our aim is to help sort out their problems. We currently run an art class for interested members.
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BusinessXchange
Home WSX EnterpriseLtd Arena Centre Holyrood Close Poole, BH17 7FJ Home Phone: 01305 837063 Website: http://www.businessxchange.org.uk
Activities:

BusinessXchange offers business people, and those wishing to explore the idea of continuing to earn a living through self employment, the opportunity to share ideas with their peers. Many who are made redundant later in life have huge experience they can exploit, but often they don't know how to market this. The format of the BusinessXchange meetings allows members and guests to challenge and explore the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of a business idea before taking it to market. 

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COREhealth Tai Chi and Chi Kung
Other 21 Grosvenor Road Stalbridge Dorset, DT10 2PL Work Phone: 01963 362863
Activities:
Tai Chi & Chi Kung: Controlled exercises for physical & mental health, relaxation, stress relief & fun. Accessible to all: from those with impaired mobility to dancers, athletes & martial artists. Sessions across Dorset from Gillingham to Bradpole; see the web site or contact Patrick for details. He has been teaching since 1994, has appropriate qualifications & insurance and welcomes beginners at any time. Sessions run for a minimum of 45 weeks a year and are NOT linked to school terms!
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CZD Crosswords.co.uk
Other Flat 11 Clarendon Court 16 Clarendon Road Bournemouth, Dorset BH4 8AI Work Phone: 01202 760478
Activities:
An introduction to cryptic crosswords. A short course on solving cryptic crosswords for beginners, organised in conjunction with Age Concern Dorchester.
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Dorchester and District U3A
Other 30 Treves Road Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2HE Work Phone: 01305 264287
Activities:

Antiques & Collectables, Art, Bridge, Chess, Computer Club, Country Walks, Creative Writing, Digital Photography, French for Beginners, French Conversation, Family History, Geology, German Conversation, Italian, Luncheon Club, Music and Movement, Music Appreciation, Petanque, Pins and Needles, Quiz, Reading for Pleasure, Science, Scrabble, Spanish, Table Tennis, Theatre and Concerts, Topical Issues, Tours and Outings, Wine Appreciation, Gardening, History, Singing. We also have a get together for all members once a month with a guest speaker, a Summer Tea Party and a Christmas meal.

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Dorset Adult Learning
Other Government Buildings Prince of Wales Road Dorchester, DT1 1PY Work Phone: 01305 215855
Activities:
We provide a wide range of learning opportunities, e.g language, family history, ICT and much more.
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Dorset County Chess Association
Work 69 Clearmount Road Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9LE Work Phone: 01305 781225
Activities:
Oversee and organise County Chess events. Promote chess within Bournemouth and Dorset.
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Dorset Writers Network
Other 8 The Orchard Winfrith Newburgh , DT2 8NN Work Phone: 01305 852117
Activities:

This project is to develop a network in Dorset that brings together existing grass roots writing groups, develop new groups where there is interest, provide resources and information about activities and events. Small group workshops are being planned. We have already had network days, a marketing day and a short story writing workshop. New ideas and members are always welcome. Contact Pat Yonwin or Sue Ashby  (01747 840470) to be placed on the mailing list.

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Kings Cribbage Connections UK
Other The Coach House Camwey House, Back Street West Camel, Somerset BA22 7QF Work Phone: 01935 850899 Cell Phone: 0788 7952172
Activities:
Kings Cribbage is a board game from Canada. Social activity groups/clubs/pubs have taken a positive interest, so we run ‘work shops and tournaments’ to introduce and play the game. Kings Cribbage is due to feature in the 2012 Mind Sport Olympiad games competition. It plays like Scrabble™ and counts like Cribbage. A fun and mentally stimulating game, a good memory challenge, and easy to incorporate with other favourite mind activity events.
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Kingston Maurward College
Other Kingston Maurward College Dorchester Dorset, DT2 8PY Work Phone: 01305 215245
Activities:
We provide a wide range of courses for adult learning.
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The Casterbridge Speakers Club
Other c/o Wessex Royale Hotel 32 High West Street Dorchester, DT1 1UP Work Phone: 01305 823589
Activities:
We meet every first and third Wednesday of the month to promote and  develop confidence and ability in public speaking and leadership. We are members of Toastmasters International, which is a worldwide network of support. You can be assured of a warm welcome. You can attend as a visitor for free twice to see and hear what we do. It is suitable for complete beginners or experienced speakers and is great fun. Whether you need to practice a wedding speech or a professional presentation to a customer, you are guaranteed invaluable support.
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Training For Results
Work 3 Furbers Barn, Dorchester Road, Stratton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9RU Work Phone: 01305 261540
Activities:
We are providing a Mind Your Headseries of courses for employers and senior managers to provide you with the tools to ensure your business is running at maximum creative power and achieving the best from your team. Keep you and your team at the height of mental wellbeing for longer and engage their brains.   

Contact Rosie Barfoot for details

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Walford Mill Crafts
Other Walford Mill Crafts Stone Lane Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1NL Work Phone: 01202 841400
Activities:
We showcase eight exhibitions a year and have a beautiful gallery shop, which features individual handmade items. We are a registered charity and run an extensive programme of workshops and community projects for adults and children throughout the year.
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Winfrith Creative Writers
Other 8 The Orchard Winfrith Newburgh Dorset, DT2 8NN Work Phone: 01305 852117
Activities:

We meet on a regular basis in and around Winfrith Newburgh and enjoy each others writing. We have outings and guest speakers too. Phone for more detail

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