Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service

Gulliver's World
2022-08-13 09:15 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
Gulliver’s World is a theme park located in Warrington, England. It consists of themed areas Land, Gully Town, and Safari Kingdom. The park’s attractions were designed for children between the ages of 2 and 15. A good day out for all the family. The cost includes transport and these park tickets, if you wish to go to Splash World you will need to book online.

Leaving at 9.15am from Kingsway

4.30pm from Gulliver World.

Cost £18 including transport

Children under 2 free

Please make your booking by 30th July in order to purchase the tickets.

Bowness on Windermere, Lake District
2022-08-08 09:30 - 16:30
Windermere is the largest lake in Cumbria’s National park, enjoy a day out in this beautiful setting, there is lots to do from visiting local attractions, walks, boat cruise to other points in the lake, shopping and quaint coffee shops.

Leaving at 9.30am returning at 4.30pm

Cost £12 Adults

£8 Children

Beginners 10-week Yoga Course Based on the Yoga for Health Programme
2022-07-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-14 10:00 - 23:00, 2022-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
This 10-week yoga programme will not only teach you the basics of yoga but will also teach you techniques in breathing, self-awareness, building confidence, looking after your body and mind.

Day out at Lightwater Valley
2022-07-28 09:15 - 17:00
With over 40 rides and attractions for the whole family to enjoy, you’ll find mega adventures around every corner at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park.

Enjoy the thrills of the theme park for a great family day out.

Leaving Kingsway at 9.15am and returning at 5pm from destination.

Cost £15 per person (same price for all) includes transport. Under 4s are free.

Parents In Partnership Coffee Morning
2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-09 10:00 - 12:00
Pop into our coffee morning for Parent/Carers of children and young people with special educational needs/disabilities age 0 – 25. Have a brew, find out what’s available in BwD for you and your family.

Inside Spa
2022-07-13 18:00 - 20:00
Transport is available or make your own way to the spa.

Enjoy a relaxing evening at Inside Spa, take time out and relax in the jacuzzi, sauna or steam room, unwind in the relaxation room. Please arrive at the Carers Service for 4.30pm for Transport otherwise if you are making your own way be at the Spa for 5.45pm. Our allocated time in the spa is 6pm – 8pm

Wellness Evening and Check In with Brain Health Breakthrough
2022-07-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-08 20:00 - 20:30, 2022-06-07 20:00 - 20:30
A time to chill out and relax and spend some time for you. Join us online for these online wellness sessions with Karen Haworth in collaboration with Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service

June Carers Week Special

Carers week special unwind in the evening with Karen for 30 minutes and go to bed feeling relaxed with these bespoke relaxation practices.

All bookings contact Karen@brainhealthbreakthrough.co.uk

Dementia Awareness Course
2022-07-04 10:30 - 12:00
Dementia is a growing challenge. As the population ages and people live for longer, it has become one of the most important health and care issues facing the world. Learn to recognise early signs of dementia, how to support someone who has dementia.

Wood Crafted Jewellery Workshop
2022-06-30 10:30 - 12:30
Learn this amazing craft, to create beautiful jewellery.

All equipment provided.

Beginners 10-week Yoga Course Based on the Yoga for Health Programme.
2022-06-30 10:00 - 11:00

Dementia Peer Support Group
2022-06-28 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Craft Session
2022-06-28 10:30 - 12:30
Free hand Japanese blossom tree painting

Roxanne's Pamper Session
2022-06-16 10:00 - 14:00
Book in for a range of different massage treatments, from Head massage, foot massage to back massage.

Community Garden - Corporation Park
2022-06-15 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Community Garden, in Corporation Park, join in the growing project, we have built several beds to grow, vegetables, herbs, flowers, also a sensory garden area.

Craft Session
2022-06-14 10:30 - 12:30
Make your own bottle lights (bring an empty glass bottle with you)

Summer Crafting Course
2022-06-14 10:30 - 12:30
This course will include going into nature and crafting, we will be spending some time at the Greenhouse in Witton Park.

Must register

Carers Week Trip to the City of Liverpool
2022-06-11 10:00 - 17:00
Leaving at 10am and returning at 5pm from the destination

There is so much to do in Liverpool, from sightseeing, visiting art galleries and museums to shopping, it’s all happening and in one place.

Working Carers Pamper Day
2022-06-10 17:00 - 19:00
Time to relax for working carers, book in for a 20-minute massage or just book in for a chat, information, tea and cake.

Diamond Art Workshop
2022-06-10 10:30 - 12:30
An introduction to using sequins to decorate and create art in this session you will create a diamond art key ring, if you want to progress further topics can include, pictures, decorating frames, handbags etc.

Queens Jubilee Mega Craft Day and Story Board with buffet lunch
2022-06-09 10:00 - 13:00
A chance to create your own memory of the queen’s reign using various crafting techniques, (all materials provided) to mark this memorable occasion.

Market Place
2022-06-08 13:00 - 15:00
Come and have a look around the market place, its an opportunity to meet other services and find out the support available.

AGM - Annual General Meeting
2022-06-08 11:00 - 13:00
This year we are celebrating the Queens Jubilee at the AGM with Dolly’s Tea Rooms Cream Tea, come and join us and recollect the amazing work that has taken place over the last year from the Carers Service and our plans for the future.

Being Visible Valued and Supported Information day and Refreshments.
2022-06-07 13:00 - 15:00
Getting information to help you in your role, we will have support services on hand and the Hari Bus, to give you the correct information on a whole host of issues impacting carers, also why not give yourself a break and enjoy the afternoon refreshments including cake and savoury snacks, tea and coffee.
