Events

A day out at the beach stroll along the promenade or pop into the shops, don’t miss out on the famous fish and chips before returning home. Leaving at 9.30am – Returning at 2.00pm from destination.

Contact your advisor or the office to book your session Are you looking after a family member or friend and would like some support with your mental health and well-being? Do you look after someone experiencing mental ill health? Then our ‘drop in’ to ‘check in’ session could help you The sessions will explore: • […]

Walking is ideal for improving all aspects of physical and mental health. Discover the countryside and nature on your doorstep and make new friends. Every Thursday at various local locations starting at 11am. Contact the walking team on: 07724097964 for information about the next walk.

Drop in to learn knitting or crochet or just bring your project in for a knit and natter, and if you would just like to have a cuppa and chat that’s fine too.

Day out at the beach, book into the funfair or have a day at the beach. There is lots to do to keep the young ones entertained. Cost £5 each for a seat child under 2 are free.

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.

Learn about nature with the Wildlife Trust, informative sessions on plants and wildlife, walks will take place mostly in Witton Park or nearby locations in Blackburn. Please come prepared for any weather and with the right footwear.  Must have the mobility to walk for at least an hour at a slow pace. Must book with […]

Book in for a range of different massage treatments, from Head massage, foot massage to back massage.

Meet at the Pavilion, Witton Park for 10.45am, where we will be doing a walk-through Blue Bells Wood and along the Canal, on return from the walk you will be able to join into the festivities, street party to celebrate both Carers Week and the Queens Jubilee.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

Come and have a look around the market place, its an opportunity to meet other services and find out the support available.

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 […]

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.

A chance to create your own memory of the queen’s reign using various crafting techniques, (all materials provided) to mark this memorable occasion.

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.