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The Carers Support Centre has a jam- packed programme for Carers Week, including health and wellbeing events, an internaonal food tasng day, an aſternoon pub quiz, informaon and advice events and much more. All events will be held at the Carers Support Centre 24 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PB. Friday 15 June Internaonal Day End Carers Week on a high with our Internaonal Day celebrang cultural tradions from around the world. 10.30am - 11.30am DROP IN Indian Singing and Dancing Fusion Come and enjoy a fun and informal joint Indian singing and dancing session led by our regular facilitators who run sessions throughout the year at the Carers Support Centre. Suitable for all ages and abilies. 12.30pm - 2.30pm BOOK Bring and Share Internaonal Food Taster Buffet Bring a food dish to share with others, demonstrang cooking from around the world. Dishes can be sweet or savoury, small or large, but must not be items that need heang at the venue. Find us opposite George Street tram stop, a short walk from East Croydon Staon. The nearest car park is NCP Croydon Central in Dingwall Avenue CR0 2AA. Get in touch with us: Visit: Carers Support Centre, 24 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PB Call: 020 8649 9339, opon 1 Email: [email protected] Website: www.carersinfo.org.uk www.carersweek.org Note on events: All informaon is correct at me of print. Events, dates and mes may be subject to change. Contact us for details. at the Carers Support Centre www.carersinfo.org.uk #CarerConversaons - helping carers feel connected According to Carers UK research, eight in ten carers say they have felt lonely or isolated because of their caring role. As part of the Carers Week Healthy and Connected theme, our #CarerConversaons campaign calls on professionals and the public to do more to connect carers with their community, so no one has to care alone. Want to know more? Follow @informingcarers on Twier and use the #CarerConversaons hashtag, visit the Carers Support Centre or go to www.carersinfo.org.uk. Carers Week 11-17 June 2018 Healthy and Connected Please note that some events must be booked in advance. To book, please call 020 8663 5674 or email enquiries@ carersinfo.org.uk. Events will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Carers Week acvies are likely to be extremely popular, so early booking is advised.
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The Carers Support Centre has a jam-packed programme for Carers Week, including health and wellbeing events, an international food tasting day, an afternoon pub quiz, information and advice events and much more. All events will be held at the Carers Support Centre 24 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PB.
Friday 15 JuneInternational DayEnd Carers Week on a high with our International Day celebrating cultural traditions from around the world.
10.30am - 11.30amDROP IN Indian Singing and Dancing Fusion Come and enjoy a fun and informal joint Indian singing and dancing session led by our regular facilitators who run sessions throughout the year at the Carers Support Centre. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
12.30pm - 2.30pmBOOK Bring and Share International Food Taster Buffet Bring a food dish to share with others, demonstrating cooking from around the world. Dishes can be sweet or savoury, small or large, but must not be items that need heating at the venue.
Find us opposite George Street tram stop, a short walk from East Croydon Station. The nearest car park is NCP Croydon Central in Dingwall Avenue CR0 2AA.
Get in touch with us:Visit: Carers Support Centre, 24 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PBCall: 020 8649 9339, option 1Email: [email protected] Website: www.carersinfo.org.uk
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Note on events:All information is correct at time of print. Events, dates and times may be subject to change. Contact us for details.
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www.carersinfo.org.uk
#CarerConversations - helping carers feel connected According to Carers UK research, eight in ten carers say they have felt lonely or isolated because of their caring role. As part of the Carers Week Healthy and Connected theme, our #CarerConversations campaign calls on professionals and the public to do more to connect carers with their community, so no one has to care alone. Want to know more? Follow @informingcarers on Twitter and use the #CarerConversations hashtag, visit the Carers Support Centre or go to www.carersinfo.org.uk.
Carers Week 11-17 June 2018
Healthy andConnected
Please note that some events must be booked in advance. To book, please call 020 8663 5674 or email [email protected]. Events will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Carers Week activities are likely to be extremely popular, so early booking is advised.
Tuesday 12 JuneCaring for an Adult DayLooking after an adult (18 or older)? Pick up useful information and meet support services at our Information Event, then drop in to the Carers Café for a cuppa.
10am - 2pmDROP IN Information Event An information marketplace event for carers at the Carers Support Centre. Pick up useful information, meet local professionals and find out what support is available if you are caring for an adult.
10.30am - 3pmDROP IN Carers Café (extended hours)Drop in to the Carers Café to relax, have a break and enjoy free refreshments, books, magazines, games and WiFi. Laptops are also available for use.
6.30pm - 8.30pmBOOK Working Carers Group Support group for carers juggling caring responsibilities with employment. To book, call Andy from the Working Carers Project on 020 8663 5664 or email [email protected].
Wednesday 13 JuneActivity DayCaring can be tiring and stressful, so it is important to take care of yourself too. Enjoy fun, relaxing activities including singing, a pub quiz, poetry and craft on our Activity Day.
10.30am - 12.30pm DROP IN Carers Café Relax, have a break and enjoy free refreshments, books, magazines, games and WiFi. Laptops are also available.
10.30am - 11.45amDROP IN Singing Session Sing your heart out with our friendly guided singing group! No experience necessary, just come along and join the fun.
11.30am - 12.30pm DROP IN Poetry Readings Listen to local poets, including carers who will be reading from a selection of their work. Email [email protected] if you would like to perform.
2pm - 4pmBOOK Pub Quiz Compete against staff, volunteers and carers to win the inaugral Carers Week Pub Quiz prize!
1pm - 2pmBOOK Arts and Craft (no step-free access) De-stress with a relaxing and therapeutic arts and craft activity.
Thursday 14 JuneCaring for a Child DayPick up useful information for parent carers* and enjoy some well-deserved pampering.*Parent carers means caring for a child under 18 with a disability or additional needs.
10am - 2pmDROP IN Information EventAn information marketplace event for parents caring for a child or young person with a disability or special educational need (SEN). Pick up useful information, meet local professionals and find out what support is available if you are caring for a child.
10.30am - 3pm (extended hours)DROP IN Carers CaféRelax, have a break and enjoy free refreshments, books, magazines, games and WiFi. Laptops are also available for use.
10am - 4pmDROP IN Mini Makeovers (parent carers only)* Pamper yourself with a 15 minute beauty treatment (for mums and dads).
10am - 4pmDROP IN Mini Massage (parent carers only)* Relax and unwind with a 10 minute hand and arm, or neck and shoulder massage session.
3.30pm - 6pmBOOK Young Carers Event Carers Week event for young carers. For more information, call the Young Carers Service on 020 8649 9339, option 2.
Monday 11 JuneHealth and Wellbeing DayCaring can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Look after mind and body with these health and wellbeing sessions.
10am - 11am/11.15am - 12 noon BOOK Tai Chi Taster Session Calm your mind and body with a Tai Chi taster session. Please inform the instructor of any medical issues at the start of the session.
10.30am - 12.30pmDROP IN Carers Café Relax, have a break and enjoy free refreshments, books, magazines, games and WiFi. Laptops are also available.
10.30am - 12.30pm DROP IN Blood Pressure Checks An opportunity to get your blood pressure checked with Croydon Stroke Association.
10am - 4pmDROP IN Mini Massage Relax and unwind with a 10 minute hand and arm, or neck and shoulder massage session with Alison and Selina.
2pm - 3.30pmBOOK Healthy Lifestyle Workshop (no step-free access) An introduction to the Livewell programme which can help you make healthy lifestyle changes, whether that’s diet, exercise, giving up smoking or reducing alcohol consumption.
2pm - 3.30pmDROP IN Have Your Say on Health Services Meet with staff from Healthwatch Croydon in the Carers Café to share your views on local health services.
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