What’s On
Various carers groups are held monthly, with carers social and wellbeing activities taking place on an ad hoc or regular basis – see below for details.
Carers Social and Wellbeing Activities
Local Carers Centre – Isabel Blackman Centre, Hastings
Carers Drop In
4th Friday of the month
10am – 12pm
Pop in for a free hot drink and snack in the café.
Hand Massages (also for cared for)
4th Friday of the month
10.30am – 12.30pm
Free hand massage followed by a drink and snack.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – contact Mark at Care for the Carers. Email info@cftc.org.uk
Fun and Active Together Class (for carer and cared for)
Every Wednesday
3pm – 4pm
Free exercise class for over 50s – dedicated group for carers and those you care for. Evenly balanced and easy to perform workouts involving cardio, mobility, strength and flexibility.
BOOK YOUR PLACE – call 01424 235535 or pop into the Isabel Blackman Centre
Other carers activities and events
Carers Mindful Crafty Tuesdays
Tuesdays 24th February and 3rd, 24th, 31st March
1.30pm – 3pm
Join us for these fun, free creative sessions with local artist Amber Bailey.
Each week will take a different theme as we make mosaic sun catchers, create marquetry coasters, try raffia weaving and explore foil etching. Meet other carers over tea, cake and crafting.
All materials and tasty refreshments included.
To express your interest contact Hannah or Mark at info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
Mindfulness sessions
Thursdays 19th and 26th March
1.30pm – 3pm
Take some time out with relaxing meditations and gentle mindful movements, facilitated by Angela.
Free refreshments offered.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – contact Hannah at Care for the Carers. Email info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
Guided Mindfulness Walk
Wednesday 9th September
10am – 2pm
Carers Groups
Countywide
Online Carers Information and Advice Group (Evening)
4th Tuesday of the month
6pm – 7pm
For those who prefer to meet up online in the evening. An online group that meets using ZOOM.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390 for an invitation.
Online Carers Information and Advice Group for Severe Mental Illness Carers
1st Monday of the month
6.30pm – 8.30pm
except May and August 2025
when it will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month
For those caring for someone with a severe mental illness. An online group that meets using Microsoft Teams.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390 for an invitation from the Mental Health Project.
Eastbourne
Carers Information and Advice Group
3rd Thursday of the month
10am – 12pm
2nd Friday of the month
2.30pm – 4pm
Carers Wellbeing Groups
1st Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12 noon
Last Tuesday of the month
11am – 12.30pm
Walking Group for Carers of someone with a severe mental illness
Day and time varies
Young Adult Carers Group
1st Monday of the month
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Eastbourne. For more details contact Care for the Carers on 01323 738390, info@cftc.org.uk, or text 07860 077300
Hastings and Rother
Carers Information and Advice Groups
1st Friday of the month
10am – 12pm
The Pelham Community Hub, Holliers Hill, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2DD.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
3rd Thursday of the month
10am – 12pm
Carers Wellbeing Groups
1st Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12pm
Walking Group for Carers of someone with a mental severe illness
Day and time varies
Mental Health Carers Group – for those caring for someone who has mental health issues
3rd Saturday of the month
10am – 12pm
Young Adult Carers Group
1st Monday of the month
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Hastings. For more details contact Care for the Carers on 01323 738390, info@cftc.org.uk, or text 07860 077300.
High Weald, Lewes and Havens
Carers Information and Advice Group in Uckfield
3rd Thursday of the month
10am – 12noon
Carers Information and Advice Group in Crowborough
1st Wednesday of the month
10am – 12noon
Heather View Care home, Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AS
No need to book.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
Carers Information and Advice Group in Newhaven
2nd Thursday of the month
10.30am – 12noon
Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH
No need to book.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
Carers Information and Advice Group for carers of someone with severe mental illness
4th Thursday of the month
10am – 12noon
Carers Wellbeing Groups
3rd Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12pm
1st Wednesday of the month
10am – 12pm