Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service

Royal Horticultural Society Gardens Bridgewater
2021-10-26 09:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London)
A fantastic Victorian era Garden, a great place to visit for families with a special highlight of Paradise gardens and Therapeutic Gardens, a play area for children and a lovely Café.

Mobility scooters are available for hire with a returnable deposit of £5 – this would need to be booked in advance.

TALK Group
2021-10-26 01:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-05 13:00 - 14:00
This is a chat and support group for anyone who feels isolated, support is given through the peers on the group.

At the moment it runs on WhatsApp, however we hope to start meeting face to face in the near future.

You can chat about anything, any issues you have with caring, hobbies, ideas, events, anything that you are doing or just a shout out if you are feeling a little unwell, mentally or physically.

Asian Carers Group
2021-10-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-10-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-10-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2021-10-04 10:30 - 12:00
Asian Carers will be meeting at Kingsway and other venues depending on the weather, there will be a host of craft, gardening, social, wellbeing and learning activities to do.

Relaxing at Inside Spa
2021-10-24 14:00 - 16:00
Time to put your feet up the spa days and pamper days are back, however please see safety guidance below: Arrive at 1.30pm, with costume, you will also need £1 for the locker and £5 for towel and Robe, which will be refunded when you hand back your towel and robe.

Carers Walking Group
2021-10-21 11:00 - 13:00
Canal Circular Walk – A walk along the canal from Blackburn Town Centre

Meet outside Morrison’s supermarket, Blackburn Town Centre

Walks are at a moderate pace lasting up to hour and a half and a maximum range of around 4 miles. Please have suitable footwear and the appropriate clothes for the weather. Some walks take in countryside with grass paths, stiles, rough ground and steep gradients. If you need advice about a particular walk, please contact the office at 01254 688440

Bring a bottle of drinking water and some basic first aid materials such as a few plasters

7 Steps to Finding Happiness
2021-10-21 10:30 - 12:30
Join Debra Sophia Magdalene to unravel the 7 basic steps to put into your life to live a more Content and balanced life.

Being Mindful and in Harmony with You and Nature and the 7 Steps to Happiness, two workshops on separate days.

30-Minute Health Walk along Shorey Bank, Darwen
2021-10-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-05 11:00 - 13:00
An easy walk along mainly level terrain. This walk is ideal for people who want to get active again. Bring the person you care for, if they can manage to walk the short distance of about one mile. The walk is basically 15 minutes in one direction, then a return walk to the starting point.

Meet near the footbridge next to the ‘Darwen Resource Centre’, Edward Street, Darwen at 11am.

If traveling into Darwen from the Blackburn direction, on the bus, get off at the ‘Heys Lane’ bus stop, just after the British Queen pub.

If travelling through Darwen towards Blackburn get off the bus at ‘Vale Street’ bus stop. Cross over to the opposite side of the road. There is a Zebra crossing nearby.

Those coming by car can park on Edward Street car park, opposite Darwen Resource Centre. You turn down Charles Street or Peabody Street, from the main road, to reach it.

Meditation hour using Reiki
2021-10-18 18:30 - 19:30
Join us in zoom for a relaxation evening that leaves you feeling refreshed.

https://zoom.us/j/6490275541

Carers Coffee Morning at Costa Coffee
2021-10-15 10:30 - 23:30
Meet up at Costa Coffee Drive Through, Grimshaw Park near Asda.

Coffee is on us relax and enjoy, good chance to meet other carers in a safe space and get information.

Cycling Taster Session
2021-10-14 14:00 - 16:00
The Bike session is for all abilities, we will have trikes, bikes with stabilisers for adults, bikes and trams.

This is a taster to show anyone can learn to ride a bike, we are then hoping to hold a regular carers session.

Carers Walking Group
2021-10-14 11:00 - 13:00
Darwen Moors – A walk of about 3 miles, some steep gradients too

Meet at Darwen Leisure Centre, The Green, Darwen

Walks are at a moderate pace lasting up to hour and a half and a maximum range of around 4 miles. Please have suitable footwear and the appropriate clothes for the weather. Some walks take in countryside with grass paths, stiles, rough ground and steep gradients. If you need advice about a particular walk, please contact the office at 01254 688440

Bring a bottle of drinking water and some basic first aid materials such as a few plasters

Nature Walks
2021-10-13 13:00 - 14:30
Wednesday 13th October (2 Groups second group starting 10th November)

A four-week course of learning about nature and walking in nature, looking out for different types of plants, flowers, trees. Different habitats for woodland creatures, wildlife and learning about the different seasons and how each season has different health benefits. Learning to live with nature and improving wellbeing.

Trip to Bury Market
2021-10-13 09:15 - 14:30
Visit to the famous market, stalls galore with something for everyone.

One of the best markets in the northwest.

Beauty and the Beast – Liverpool Empire
2021-10-07 16:30 - 22:30
Be our guest! Disney proudly invites you to enjoy the most enchanted musical of all time at the Liverpool Empire this October for the 7.30pm show.

To access this activity, Liverpool Empire Theatre requires you to be fully vaccinated, proof of document is required

Leaving Kingsway at 4.30pm Returning after the show

Carers Walking Group
2021-10-07 11:00 - 13:00
A walk around the Canal – a walk of about 3 miles

Meet at Witton Park Pavilion, Blackburn

Walks are at a moderate pace lasting up to hour and a half and a maximum range of around 4 miles. Please have suitable footwear and the appropriate clothes for the weather. Some walks take in countryside with grass paths, stiles, rough ground and steep gradients. If you need advice about a particular walk, please contact the office at 01254 688440

Bring a bottle of drinking water and some basic first aid materials such as a few plasters

Roxanne's Pamper Session
2021-10-06 10:00 - 14:00
Individual appointments for massage and Reiki at Kingsway delivered by Roxanne qualified Holistic Therapist.

Meditation hour using Reiki
2021-10-04 18:30 - 19:30
Techniques, energise your 7 chakras in your body to empower and help you through the week.

https://zoom.us/j/6490275541

Life After Caring
2021-10-04 13:00 - 14:30
Although started people can join Monday 4th October

Sessions will be at Kingsway to begin with

A SIX WEEK COURSE TO HELP FORMER CARERS MOVE FORWARD AND RE-ESTABLISH A LIFE OF THEIR OWN AFTER CARING.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? The course is for anyone who has left their caring role for any reason

• parent whose son or daughter has gone onto independent living

• A smaller child who has started full time education

• Bereavement

• Person going into full-time residential care.

• Separation or divorce from the cared for person perhaps due to mental

health or substance misuse.

WHAT IS THE COURSE? A six-week course looking at practical and emotional

issues around the ending of a caring role. Relaxation, practical work, volunteering, finances and benefits plus much more.

HOW WILL THE COURSE HELP? Engaging carers to open up about the difficulties associated with the ending of a caring role and looking collectively. To find strategies to help the carer to move forward and establish a life of their own. It is important that you are available for all 6 sessions.

Relaxing at Inside Spa
2021-09-30 18:00 - 20:00
Time to put your feet up the spa days and pamper days are back, however please see safety guidance below:

Arrive at 5.30pm, with costume, you will also need £1 for the locker and £5 for towel and Robe, which will be refunded when you hand back your towel and robe.

Tai Chi in the Park (A taster session)
2021-09-30 13:30 - 14:30
This will be held at either Witton park or Corporation park to be Confirmed.

A one-off session to try this fabulous ancient art of movement with the energy that surrounds you, gentle silent movement that increases your energy and wellbeing. join us for a taster session and some valuable wellbeing advice and information.

Carers Walking Group
2021-09-30 11:00 - 13:00
Darwen History Trail – a walk of about 2 miles

Meet outside Darwen Market Hall, Darwen

Walks are at a moderate pace lasting up to hour and a half and a maximum range of around 4 miles. Please have suitable footwear and the appropriate clothes for the weather. Some walks take in countryside with grass paths, stiles, rough ground and steep gradients. If you need advice about a particular walk, please contact the office at 01254 688440

Bring a bottle of drinking water and some basic first aid materials such as a few plasters

Dementia Peer Support Group
2021-09-28 13:00 - 15:00
This will take place at Albion Mill

Advice and Information on health and wellbeing for you and the person you care for. Support for carers of people with dementia time to offload and bring any issues you are having to the group
