Milton Abbas Surgery

06/01/2026

Activity helps you mentally and physically feel better and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. Walking is a free and easy way to build more activity into our lives.

Why not make a start and join our Walking Group on a Wednesday? Please see the walking programme for January 2026 below.

If you know of someone who would be interested but doesn't have access to the internet and would like a printout of the programme, please let Reception know.

05/01/2026

We would like to warmly invite all unpaid carers and anyone else who would like a cuppa and some company to our next Surgery Coffee Morning on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at the Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall 10.30am to 12.00pm.

Invitations to carers will be sent out shortly with further details. In the meantime, please save this date in your diaries!

05/01/2026

💠New Forget Me Not Group in Poundbury💠

Forget Me Nots is a support group for those living with Dementia and their carers. The group offers an opportunity to socialise and provides support for carers. There are group activities, guest speakers, warm drinks and a warm welcome.

The group starts 5th January and will meet every Monday, 1.30pm - 3pm and is £2.50 per person at Age UK NSWD, 5 Crown Square, Poundbury, DT1 3EN

For more information call 01305 269444

04/01/2026

Looking for something to do this week or some company? Why not join one of our Wellbeing Team Groups?

⭐ Our Beginners Line Dancing group will restart on Monday 5th January 2026.
⭐️ Out next Walking group is on Wednesday 7th January at 10.00am - please see our surgery page for the details
⭐️ Our next Crafting group will be on Wednesday 7th January at 12.30pm at the Milborne St Andrew Sports Club Pavilion (DT11 0JA)

Everyone is welcome and no need to book a space, just turn up on the day. Our Wellbeing Team would love to see you!

Information about any of the above groups, please see our Wellbeing Team page on our surgery website: https://www.masurgery.co.uk/wellbeing-team

04/01/2026

Feeling in need of a bit of fresh air? The National Trust have got plenty of winter walking routes for you to try.

Whether it's a garden, countryside or coast you fancy they've got your next adventure covered with step by step instructions and downloadable maps available.

Click here for more information 👉

Find out more about walks at National Trust places in Dorset, including Badbury Rings, Spyway, Studland Bay, Hambledon Hill and Golden Cap.

03/01/2026

Every 10 seconds a Samaritans volunteer answers a call for help. No issue is too big or too small.

Remember, when life is difficult, Samaritans are there to listen day or night. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.

03/01/2026

For details of all kinds of brilliant activities and services on offer across Dorset that you might find helpful this Winter - warm welcomes, warm food, great company and useful services - then take a look at the Help & Kindness website.

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Contact details and information about local support services and activities this winter for people in Dorset.

03/01/2026

You can't change everything going on in the world, but your daily actions still make a big difference. January is the perfect time for a fresh start and a renewed sense of purpose.

Action for Happiness' Happier January calendar is full of great ways to boost wellbeing this month.

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02/01/2026

Our Line Dancing Group run by our Wellbeing Team is always open to newcomers. Why not join them and have a go?

The group have had a small break over the festive season and will restart on Monday 5th January 2026 at the Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Free entry but donations welcome to cover costs. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Mike and Jean would love to see you!

For more information please see our surgery website https://www.masurgery.co.uk/wellbeing-team/

02/01/2026

Do you fancy trying some new crafting technique? Or just some company and a cuppa whilst you work on your own project?

Join some of the Milton Abbas Surgery Wellbeing Team at their next Craft Group Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 12.30pm at the Milborne St Andrew Sports Club Pavilion (DT11 0JA).

Craft material, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available at no charge but donations welcome to cover costs. No need to book, just turn up on the day - the more the merrier!

01/01/2026

May the New Year bring you happiness & peace and be filled with new adventures. Wishing you a joyous 2026 from all of us here at Milton Abbas Surgery!

31/12/2025

With the various New Year's Eve events happening, some reminders on how to have a good night out 🧡