Come along and learn what Journaling is and how it can help you to relax and unwind. Over the 3 Sessions you will build a personalised journal by choosing from activities and methods. We will explore different journaling types and techniques that can help wellbeing and daily life. 

Booking Required 

Do you need support or advice around Universal Credit? If you are a Carer and need help with Universal Credit including digital support, just drop in between 10am – 1pm on any Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) to our Main Carers Centre in Baldwin Street. No need to book an appointment-just turn up. We can help with Advice and UC calculations, check your awards, payments and to do list, change in circumstances, digital support and new claims.  Takes Place At Main Carers Centre Building, 31-35 Baldwin Street.

This Group provides support and a social environment for Carers who have ended their caring responsibilities in whatever circumstances. Come along and enjoy a chat and a cuppa in The Clubhouse with like-minded others while taking care of your own wellbeing and health. No need to book on this informal session which is held monthly.

Whether you are a fully fledged player or an absolute beginner, guitar, ukulele, banjo or whatever. This group is for you. Its a relaxed Friday mid afternoon group, with a cuppa, and sounds! All carers welcome to this friendly group which meets weekly.

Recreate your own Miniature Christmas memories with our Tutor as she demonstrates how to do it in miniature form. No materials are required as we provide them all for you to produce a unique Christmas keepsake which you can then take home to treasure.

BOOKING REQUIRED - WAITING LIST IN OPERATION 

Our weekly Tea n Toast sessions are for Carers to drop in and have a natter and offload with other Carers.  These friendly sessions allow you to make contacts with other Carers and relax for an hour or two and have a cuppa and toast and a laugh. No need to book, just drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon.

Quizzers Night with a Hot Dog. Come and join in the fun and the winning team have a chance of opening the box for a prize. Come alone or in a team.

BOOKING REQUIRED

Come along and enjoy the history of ‘The Saints’ in a talk given by Alex Service, a sports Historian. He will answer any questions that he is asked in an informal discussion while sharing his knowledge and experience over the years. There may even be shirts and programmes from the decades for you to look at during the afternoon. Today’s session will be all about the Sixes ? Come along and enjoy this wonderful afternoon. 

BOOKING REQUIRED

Christmas Craft & Chill 

Looking to unwind, get creative, and soak up some festive vibes? Join us for Christmas Craft & Chill, a relaxed and fun Christmas-themed craft session. 

Whether you're a seasoned DIY pro or just looking for a cozy way to get into the holiday spirit, this session has something for everyone. 

This is for registered Young Adult Carers Only aged 18-25

These sessions take place on the last Thursday of the month. Come along and find out more about the services that can support you and your Family. The sessions are informal and a great opportunity for you to meet other Parent Carers.

At this session our colleagues from TESSA (Targeted Education Support & Specialist Advice) will also be in attendance.

Tessa , Triage for all Education Support and Specialist Advice for educational settings supporting children and young people. 

They also:

• Deliver the Autism Education Trust Professional Development Programme & Autism in Schools Project
• Model and demonstrate autism friendly strategies in the classroom
• Offer specialist advice for teachers and support staff 
• Offer Enhanced Transition Support in Y6 and Y11 for children with complex needs
• Provide bespoke individual person-centred work
• Offer support in preparing for adulthood and life skills work
• Offer support with independent travel training

Do you need support or advice around Universal Credit? If you are a Carer and need help with Universal Credit including digital support, just drop in between 10am – 1pm on any Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) to our Main Carers Centre in Baldwin Street. No need to book an appointment-just turn up. We can help with Advice and UC calculations, check your awards, payments and to do list, change in circumstances, digital support and new claims.  Takes Place At Main Carers Centre Building, 31-35 Baldwin Street.

Would you know what to do if someone stopped breathing, had a stroke, or began to choke? Would you know how to use a defibrillator? This short interactive fun workshop shows you what to do in various emergency situations. This course shouldn’t be missed as you could save someone life. The training is delivered by Carmel who is a qualified member of The Red Cross. Comfortable and loose clothing is recommended for this session.

BOOKING REQUIRED

Whether you are a fully fledged player or an absolute beginner, guitar, ukulele, banjo or whatever. This group is for you. Its a relaxed Friday mid afternoon group, with a cuppa, and sounds! All carers welcome to this friendly group which meets weekly.

If you are a crafty person or want to get started, whether its knitting, decoupage, card making or something else, this friendly group is for you. Have a cuppa and a chat but more importantly fun. We have materials too or you can bring your own. No experience needed and no need to book.

Our weekly Tea n Toast sessions are for Carers to drop in and have a natter and offload with other Carers.  These friendly sessions allow you to make contacts with other Carers and relax for an hour or two and have a cuppa and toast and a laugh. No need to book, just drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon.

Do you need a Welfare Benefits check or have any questions about the welfare or disability benefits the person you care for is receiving or may be entitled to? Drop in on one of these special days without an appointment.   Alternatively, you can call us on 01744 675 615 to book a telephone appointment at a more convenient time. This clinic is held at our Carers Centre at 31-35 Baldwin Street.

Create your own Jewellery with the help of our Tutor. You will be shown how to make your very own personalised item which you can then take home with you. No skills are required for this session just come along and enjoy a cuppa with other Carers.

BOOKING REQUIRED  -  WAITING LIST IN OPERATION 

Do you need support or advice around Universal Credit? If you are a Carer and need help with Universal Credit including digital support, just drop in between 10am – 1pm on any Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) to our Main Carers Centre in Baldwin Street. No need to book an appointment-just turn up. We can help with Advice and UC calculations, check your awards, payments and to do list, change in circumstances, digital support and new claims.  Takes Place At Main Carers Centre Building, 31-35 Baldwin Street.

In this informal session the first part will be relaxation followed by a positive, mindful practical activity involving energy work, colour and sound or a combination of any of them. Come along and see if this session benefits you and your wellbeing while sharing with other Carers.

BOOKING REQUIRED

Whether you are a fully fledged player or an absolute beginner, guitar, ukulele, banjo or whatever. This group is for you. Its a relaxed Friday mid afternoon group, with a cuppa, and sounds! All carers welcome to this friendly group which meets weekly.

Unwind before Christmas and relax and come along to this session and experience what Reiki is, the meaning of how it works and its benefits. Our qualified Tutor will demonstrate how it can balance areas in the body while increasing energy levels. Reiki can also be used as a complimentary therapy.

BOOKING REQUIRED

Come along and join other Carers in a fun afternoon in the clubhouse. There will be pool, table tennis, draughts, chess, dominoes and even Pac man machines. Enjoy this relaxed session.

BOOKING REQUIRED

Our weekly Tea n Toast sessions are for Carers to drop in and have a natter and offload with other Carers.  These friendly sessions allow you to make contacts with other Carers and relax for an hour or two and have a cuppa and toast and a laugh. No need to book, just drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon.

If you care for someone with Dementia, come along and meet with our support worker and other Carers in a similar situation for a relaxed catch up, some information a chat and a cuppa. No need to book - this group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Come along and enjoy decorating your Christmas Baubles and Yule Logs use your creative flare and get festive . No experience needed and all materials provided.

BOOKING REQUIRED -  WAITING LIST IN OPERATION 

Do you need support or advice around Universal Credit? If you are a Carer and need help with Universal Credit including digital support, just drop in between 10am – 1pm on any Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) to our Main Carers Centre in Baldwin Street. No need to book an appointment-just turn up. We can help with Advice and UC calculations, check your awards, payments and to do list, change in circumstances, digital support and new claims.  Takes Place At Main Carers Centre Building, 31-35 Baldwin Street.

Whether you are a fully fledged player or an absolute beginner, guitar, ukulele, banjo or whatever. This group is for you. Its a relaxed Friday mid afternoon group, with a cuppa, and sounds! All carers welcome to this friendly group which meets weekly.

If you are a crafty person or want to get started, whether its knitting, decoupage, card making or something else, this friendly group is for you. Have a cuppa and a chat but more importantly fun. We have materials too or you can bring your own. No experience needed and no need to book.

Our weekly Tea n Toast sessions are for Carers to drop in and have a natter and offload with other Carers.  These friendly sessions allow you to make contacts with other Carers and relax for an hour or two and have a cuppa and toast and a laugh. No need to book, just drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon.

Join us for some food, entertainment and festive fun.  A chance to relax and unwind with other Carers and the Centre Staff - Santa may even make an appearance!

Booking Essential

Join us for some food, entertainment and festive fun.  A chance to relax and unwind with other Carers and the Centre Staff - Santa may even make an appearance!

Booking Essential - Waiting List in Operation

Christmas Outing -

Laser Quest 

For Young Adult Carers aged 18-25 only

Enjoy a festive Christmas Outing at Laser Quest with Food!

FULLY BOOKED 

This session is free, hilarious but extremely popular so you must book in advance. Come along for a chance to have some fun with other Carers.

BOOKING REQUIRED

This Group provides support and a social environment for Carers who have ended their caring responsibilities in whatever circumstances. Come along and enjoy a chat and a cuppa in The Clubhouse with like-minded others while taking care of your own wellbeing and health. No need to book on this informal session which is held monthly.

Do you need support or advice around Universal Credit? If you are a Carer and need help with Universal Credit including digital support, just drop in.    Today's clinic will start earlier at 9am and finish at 11am.  Takes Place At Main Carers Centre Building, 31-35 Baldwin Street.

Our weekly Tea n Toast sessions are for Carers to drop in and have a natter and offload with other Carers.  These friendly sessions allow you to make contacts with other Carers and relax for an hour or two and have a cuppa and toast and a laugh. No need to book, just drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon.

Our Carers Clubhouse will be closed from 1pm Tuesday 23rd December until 10am on Tuesday 30th December.  Our main Carer Centre office is open daily except for weekends and the Christmas Bank Holidays

Do you need support or advice around Universal Credit? If you are a Carer and need help with Universal Credit including digital support, just drop in between 10am – 1pm on any Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) to our Main Carers Centre in Baldwin Street. No need to book an appointment-just turn up. We can help with Advice and UC calculations, check your awards, payments and to do list, change in circumstances, digital support and new claims.  Takes Place At Main Carers Centre Building, 31-35 Baldwin Street.

Our weekly Tea n Toast sessions are for Carers to drop in and have a natter and offload with other Carers.  These friendly sessions allow you to make contacts with other Carers and relax for an hour or two and have a cuppa and toast and a laugh. No need to book, just drop in anytime between 10am and 12 noon.

Do you need a Welfare Benefits check or have any questions about the welfare or disability benefits the person you care for is receiving or may be entitled to? Drop in on one of these special days without an appointment.   Alternatively, you can call us on 01744 675 615 to book a telephone appointment at a more convenient time.  This clinic is held at our Carers Centre at 31-35 Baldwin Street.

Do you need support or advice around Universal Credit? If you are a Carer and need help with Universal Credit including digital support, just drop in between 10am – 1pm on any Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) to our Main Carers Centre in Baldwin Street. No need to book an appointment-just turn up. We can help with Advice and UC calculations, check your awards, payments and to do list, change in circumstances, digital support and new claims.  Takes Place At Main Carers Centre Building, 31-35 Baldwin Street.

Whether you are a fully fledged player or an absolute beginner, guitar, ukulele, banjo or whatever. This group is for you. Its a relaxed Friday mid afternoon group, with a cuppa, and sounds! All carers welcome to this friendly group which meets weekly.