Carers' Support (Bexley)

Events, Training and Group Dates

BAGS OF HELP - TESCO

We are pleased to announce that Carers’ Support (Bexley) has been chosen by Tesco (along with 2 other local charities) to benefit from the money that people pay for carrier bags when shopping in a Tesco store. However shoppers need to vote for our charity. To vote, you will need to make a purchase within store of any value. You will then receive one token per transaction. (You don’t need to purchase a carrier bag in order to receive a token). The stores taking part are the superstores in Sidcup and Welling, and the Tesco Express stores at Blackfen, Erith, Longlands (Sidcup), Northumberland Heath and Welling. Any money that Carers' Support (Bexley) receives will go towards a project to provide free counselling and emotional support for unpaid Carers (people who are caring for a loved one who is sick or disabled).

Please see below for forthcoming events, training opportunities for both volunteers and carers and our group dates:

Free course on “Coping with Stress” for unpaid Carers

At: Sidcup Manor House, Sidcup, DA14 6BY

On Friday 18th May from 10am to 1pm followed by a FREE buffet lunch between 1pm and 2pm.

All welcome, but places are limited.

Please book your place by calling 020 8032 8011, or email: jennym@carerssupport.org.

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Afternoon Tea

Come to Carers’ Support’s Afternoon Tea Party Friday 8th June 2018 2:30-4:30pm at Sidcup Manor House, Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6BY

To help us with catering numbers please let Jenny Miller know if you are planning to come by emailing her on: jennym@carerssupport.org or Telephoning her on: 020 8302 8011 Price per head: £5

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FREE course on “Understanding Dementia” for unpaid Carers

Carers’ Support (Bexley) is able to offer some free training courses to carers on Understanding Dementia. Our next course will be on Tuesday 12th June from 10am – 1pm. There will then be a follow up group to discuss strategies on Tuesday 10th July 10am – 12noon. If you would like to attend this course, please call our office on: 020 8302 8011. The course will be held at Sidcup Manor House, Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6BY.

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Would you like help to make your own memory book about your loved one?

Carer Debbie is offering her time to any interested carers on Thursday 19th July at 10am and again at 2pm to explain to you how she put hers together.

Debbie will also have on display the amazing range of resources that she’s donated to Carers’ Support (Bexley) that are used by our Support Workers, Respite Volunteers and at the Memory Support Group. If you’d like to come along, please call us on 0208 302 8011 or email jennym@carerssupport.orgto add your name to the list.

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CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR 2018

Coffee mornings: 2nd Thurs in month 10:30-12noon - Support Group: 4th Weds in month 1-3pm

The following groups meet at Sidcup Manor House, Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6BY.

Thurs 12 April Coffee Morning

Weds 25 April Carers Group

Thurs 10 May Coffee morning

Weds 23 May Carers group

Thurs 14 June Coffee morning

Weds 27 June Carers group

Thurs 12 July Coffee morning

Weds 18 July **Carers group

Thurs 9 Aug Coffee morning

Weds 22 Aug Carers group

Thurs 13 Sept Coffee morning

Weds 19 Sept **Carers group

Thurs 11 Oct Coffee morning

Weds 24 Oct Carers group

Thurs 8 Nov Coffee morning

Weds 28 Nov Carers group

Thurs 13 Dec Coffee morning

For further information, contact Vicky Baker on 020 8302 8011 or email her at: vicky@carerssupport.org

Memory Support Group – Every 1st and 3rd TUESDAY in month

An opportunity for you and the person with memory loss to meet others in the same situation, receive support and enjoy a light lunch together. This group meets at Sidcup Manor House, Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6BY. Meetings held on the First and Third Tuesdays of the month from 11am to 2pm. Dates Below:

Tues 1 May

Tues 15 May

Tues 5 June

Tues 19 June

Tues 3 July

Tues 17 July

Tues 7 Aug

Tues 21 Aug

Tues 4 Sept

Tues 18 Sept

Tues 2 Oct

Tues 16 Oct

Tues 6 Nov

Tues 20 Nov

Tues 4 Dec

Tues 18 Dec

To find out more please contact Vicky Baker on 020 8302 8011 or email her at: vicky@carerssupport.org

MONDAY CLUB:

This group meets once a month on a Monday 11am-1pm for Parents/Carers of adults with a learning difficulty to get together and support each other. The person you care for is also welcome. The dates of the meetings are as follows:

Mon 14 May

Mon 11 June

Mon 9 July

Mon 13 Aug

Mon 10 Sept

Mon 8 Oct

Mon 12 Nov

Mon 10 Dec

Please call Vicky Baker on 020 8302 8011 or email her at: vicky@carerssupport.orgif you would like to find out more. This group meets at Sidcup Manor House, Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6BY.