Calendar
Events calendar
Events in March–May 2024
-
- IT Suite Drop In
IT Suite Drop In
IT Suite Drop In
–
1st March 2024Our IT suite is open to carers, carers who are students, carers writing CV’s and job applications, online food shopping or just want to check your emails once a week to catch up, meet other carers and have some mental respite. We do not have a printer and cannot print copies for you, we ask you to be proficient enough to manage on your own as staff can provide minimum support as they are busy with their own work.
-
- Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
–
4th March 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
–
4th March 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.
-
- Counselling for Carers and 3 other events
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
–
5th March 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
–
5th March 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
–
5th March 2024We are pleased to be funding this wonderful weekly event. So, come and have relaxing meditations and stress-reduction techniques in a friendly setting with plenty of tea and biscuits. A space for supportive conversation and sharing experience, simple guided meditations to unwind, stress-reducing tips to help you in your life.
Bereavement GroupBereavement Group
–
5th March 2024This monthly Peer Support Group is for carers experiencing a wide range of bereavement,
grief, and loss related issues. Caring for someone who passes away, a sudden death of a family member or friend, a terminal diagnosis or supporting someone with Dementia can have a big impact on your wellbeing. -
- Coaching for Carers - Men's Group and 2 other events
Coaching for Carers - Men's Group
Coaching for Carers - Men's Group
–
6th March 2024The workshop is about coaching, time management and juggling work, caring, health, relaxing and hobbies. It’s about learning coaching techniques used by athletes, professionals, and leaders. It’s also about male carers exchanging experiences, stories and supporting each other.
Carers ConsultationCarers Consultation
–
6th March 2024The Carers Centre prides itself in services developed with carers involvement and this consultation opportunity and event encourages to have your say, get involved and discuss meaningful ways to enhance services.
Young Adult Carer Peer Support GroupYoung Adult Carer Peer Support Group
–
6th March 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.
-
- Arts, Crafts & Conversation - UCL Creative Class and 1 other event
Arts, Crafts & Conversation - UCL Creative Class
Arts, Crafts & Conversation - UCL Creative Class
–
7th March 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. This session is being hosted by UCL who will teach Participants to create a small fabric pouch or coin purse, incorporating traditional Bengali motifs. This project introduces basic sewing and fabric decoration in a culturally engaging way.
We Connect HubWe Connect Hub
–
7th March 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 Tower Hamlets Public Health.
-
- Reiki for Wellbeing and 1 other event
Reiki for Wellbeing
Reiki for Wellbeing
–
8th March 2024Our volunteer reiki healers spend 30 minutes using their skills to make you feel relaxed, centred and feeling like you can undertake your caring role more successfully. You will be able to discuss what conditions you suffer from and seek their advice.
IT Suite Drop InIT Suite Drop In
–
8th March 2024Our IT suite is open to carers, carers who are students, carers writing CV’s and job applications, online food shopping or just want to check your emails once a week to catch up, meet other carers and have some mental respite. We do not have a printer and cannot print copies for you, we ask you to be proficient enough to manage on your own as staff can provide minimum support as they are busy with their own work.
-
- Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
–
11th March 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.
Creative WritingCreative Writing
–
11th March 2024Carers have the opportunity to remain in a creative bubble as these sessions are directly after our Shared Reading Group. Think how you are transported to another world with the reading group and how you can use your imagination to write your own short story, poem and use this time for yourself to think about you.
-
- Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
–
12th March 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
–
12th March 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
–
12th March 2024We are pleased to be funding this wonderful weekly event. So, come and have relaxing meditations and stress-reduction techniques in a friendly setting with plenty of tea and biscuits. A space for supportive conversation and sharing experience, simple guided meditations to unwind, stress-reducing tips to help you in your life.
-
- Peer support group for carers of someone with Autism, Learning Disability, Physical Disability and/or behaviours that challenge – Hybrid. and 2 other events
Peer support group for carers of someone with Autism, Learning Disability, Physical Disability and/or behaviours that challenge – Hybrid.
Peer support group for carers of someone with Autism, Learning Disability, Physical Disability and/or behaviours that challenge – Hybrid.
–
13th March 2024The peer group is monthly there will topics, sometimes consultation and ideas for caring for someone within the client group. Most importantly other carers will be on hand to swap tips, give advice and welcome you into their caring presence.
Counselling for Carers (Student)Counselling for Carers (Student)
–
13th March 2024Our student counsellor offers six, 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.
Young Adult Carer Peer Support GroupYoung Adult Carer Peer Support Group
–
13th March 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.
-
- Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 2 other events
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
–
14th March 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.
Good Vibe - Women, Mothers, Girls & Warrior QueensGood Vibe - Women, Mothers, Girls & Warrior Queens
–
14th March 2024This month’s get together is celebrating International Women’s Day and please come a long and celebrate the sisterhood of carers, bring food, yourself and have some fun.
We Connect HubWe Connect Hub
–
14th March 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 Tower Hamlets Public Health.
-
- Get Savvy About Scams and 1 other event
Get Savvy About Scams
Get Savvy About Scams
–
15th March 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.
IT Suite Drop InIT Suite Drop In
–
15th March 2024Our IT suite is open to carers, carers who are students, carers writing CV’s and job applications, online food shopping or just want to check your emails once a week to catch up, meet other carers and have some mental respite. We do not have a printer and cannot print copies for you, we ask you to be proficient enough to manage on your own as staff can provide minimum support as they are busy with their own work.
-
- Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
–
18th March 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
–
18th March 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.
-
- Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
–
19th March 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
–
19th March 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
–
19th March 2024We are pleased to be funding this wonderful weekly event. So, come and have relaxing meditations and stress-reduction techniques in a friendly setting with plenty of tea and biscuits. A space for supportive conversation and sharing experience, simple guided meditations to unwind, stress-reducing tips to help you in your life.
-
- Carers Forum and 3 other events
Carers Forum
Carers Forum
–
20th March 2024This monthly forum gives carers a chance to come together and discuss their caring roles, feeding back on customer service of organisations and agencies working within Tower Hamlets, explore ideas in which Tower Hamlets can support carers, look at best practice and work in partnership with the Carers Centre to continuously improve its services. The forum enables carers and the Carers Centre to equally give to each other.
Counselling for Carers (Student)Counselling for Carers (Student)
–
20th March 2024Our student counsellor offers six, 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.
Open University Study GroupOpen University Study Group
–
20th March 2024This monthly group is to meet and start you on your learning journey. Learning can be for career advancement and return to employment, academia or just for fun. It has been proven that learning helps maintain better wellbeing.
Young Adult Carer Peer Support GroupYoung Adult Carer Peer Support Group
–
20th March 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.
-
- Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 2 other events
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
–
21st March 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.
Carers Champion MeetingCarers Champion Meeting
–
21st March 2024Our monthly group is for our volunteer health and wellbeing champions to meet and help with the direction of the carer’s wellbeing academy and for us to share volunteer experiences.
We Connect HubWe Connect Hub
–
21st March 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 Tower Hamlets Public Health.
-
- Get Savvy About Scams and 1 other event
Get Savvy About Scams
Get Savvy About Scams
–
22nd March 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.
IT Suite Drop InIT Suite Drop In
–
22nd March 2024Our IT suite is open to carers, carers who are students, carers writing CV’s and job applications, online food shopping or just want to check your emails once a week to catch up, meet other carers and have some mental respite. We do not have a printer and cannot print copies for you, we ask you to be proficient enough to manage on your own as staff can provide minimum support as they are busy with their own work.
-
- Shared Reading for Carers and 1 other event
Shared Reading for Carers
Shared Reading for Carers
–
25th March 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.
Creative WritingCreative Writing
–
25th March 2024Carers have the opportunity to remain in a creative bubble as these sessions are directly after our Shared Reading Group. Think how you are transported to another world with the reading group and how you can use your imagination to write your own short story, poem and use this time for yourself to think about you.
-
- Counselling for Carers and 2 other events
Counselling for Carers
Counselling for Carers
–
26th March 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
–
26th March 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
–
26th March 2024We are pleased to be funding this wonderful weekly event. So, come and have relaxing meditations and stress-reduction techniques in a friendly setting with plenty of tea and biscuits. A space for supportive conversation and sharing experience, simple guided meditations to unwind, stress-reducing tips to help you in your life.
-
- Online Dementia Group and 3 other events
Online Dementia Group
Online Dementia Group
–
27th March 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.
Dementia Friends with Alzheimer's SocietyDementia Friends with Alzheimer's Society
–
27th March 2024Learn what Alzheimer’s is and how you as a carer can support the person you love and feel empowered to care better. You must book this event and it is for carers who have had loved ones with a new diagnosis.
Counselling for Carers (Student)Counselling for Carers (Student)
–
27th March 2024Our student counsellor offers six, 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.
Young Adult Carer Peer Support GroupYoung Adult Carer Peer Support Group
–
27th March 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.
-
- Arts, Crafts & Conversation and 1 other event
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
Arts, Crafts & Conversation
–
28th March 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
–
28th March 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 Tower Hamlets Public Health.
-
- Bank Holiday - Centre Closed
Bank Holiday - Centre Closed
Bank Holiday - Centre Closed
All day
29th March 2024
Opening hours
Monday - Friday – 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday – Closed