Calendar
Events calendar
Week of Apr 22nd
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- Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
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22nd April 2024Our weekly reading group enables carers to sit round a table, have fun with other carers and have a short story read to them by an experienced Reader; this mindful activity enables you to slow down and look inwardly.
Ramble for better healthRamble for better health
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22nd April 2024Why not come and have a walk in Tower Hamlets with other carers and exercise, lower your blood pressure, connect with people, have fun, and have some mental respite from your caring role. We Meet outside the centre, and we go off in a different direction each session.
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- Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
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23rd April 2024Carers are offered four, one-hour sessions where they are able to discuss the pressures and issues of the caring role and given coping mechanisms and strategies to effectively manage their caring role. These are provided either face to face, virtually on Zoom, or by telephone.
ESOL ClassESOL Class
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23rd April 2024Working with our partner, ELATT, this learning group is for carers, to learn English as a second language, participants will have an academic year of learning including how carers can learn English to help with their caring roles through conversation with health providers.
CCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist CentreCCTH Carers Drop-In with Breathing Space - Buddhist Centre
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23rd April 2024The Tuesday morning Drop-In session at Breathing Space in the London Buddhist Centre is an opportunity to have tea, coffee and biscuits with other carers in a calm peaceful environment. There is time to connect socially with others as well as engage in a mindful meditation to help relax and restore. This is a non-religious activity and is open to all. You can arrive anytime Fromm 11am, with the meditation starting at 11.45am and ending by 1pm when carers often go for lunch together in a local café.
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- Online Dementia Group and 3 other events
Online Dementia Group
Online Dementia Group
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24th April 2024This monthly peer support group aims to help carers network, support each other, learn caring tips, and share knowledge, it is your group, and you have a say in how is runs. Carers can either come to the centre or zoom in from home.
Counselling for Carers TraineeCounselling for Carers Trainee
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24th April 2024We have a trainee counsellor who will offer six one-hour sessions to carers. The wellbeing team will triage our waiting list and the counsellor will undertake the sessions to enable carers feel better equipped to manage their caring role. These are provided either face to face, virtually on Zoom,
Aromatherapy WorkshopAromatherapy Workshop
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24th April 2024This relaxing taster course will give you a basic introduction to aromatherapy where you’ll will find out about essential oils and carrier oils and how they are used. You will be able to make your own Nourishing facial scrub and Massage oil for aching joints, followed by learning other self-care. There will be lots of opportunity to ask questions and plenty of time to have fun.
Young Adult Carer Peer Support GroupYoung Adult Carer Peer Support Group
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24th April 2024This weekly peer support group enables Young Adult Carers to access a range of activities which are co-produced and relevant to them, such as self-care and personal empowerment workshops. They may also choose to use these sessions to discuss their caring role with staff or simply for ‘chill out’ time in order to connect with other Young Adult Carers and get a break from their caring roles. Food and drink are provided.
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- Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 1 other event
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
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25th April 2024This group is for carers to learn a craft, develop a hobby, and enjoy some free time. Carers will get to have fun with other carers. This group is also a peer support group and recognises the mental health needs of carers, carers of people with a mental health issue, you can also bring the person you care for. Materials, refreshments, and fun will be supplied.
We Connect HubWe Connect Hub
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25th April 2024This weekly group enables carers feeling isolated to connect with local residents, carers will have the chance to undertake health and nutrition classes, exercise classes, advice, fun and games. We work in partnership with St Joseph’s Hospice and LBTH.
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- Get Savvy About Scams
Get Savvy About Scams
Get Savvy About Scams
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26th April 2024Made of Money are offering a set of three simple, fun workshops to help people in Tower Hamlets get savvy about scams. There’s so much about going online that feels great: sharing news and playing games with friends, shopping for great deals and saving money by paying our bills online. But we also know that going online can be risky, with scammers and some businesses out to exploit our natural need for friendship and our desire for a bargain.
Join our workshops us for a cuppa and a chat, and we’ll share some ways to avoid the scammers and the fake offers, so you and your loved ones can enjoy your time online.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday – 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed
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