Events for Unpaid Carers in East Sussex -Care for the Carers

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

Rye Winter Warmer

Thursday 15th January
12.30pm – 2.30pm

The Hub on Rye Hill, Kiln Drive, Rye TN31 7SQ

Enjoy fabulous free refreshments, receive some top money saving tips, pick up a free electric blanket, and much more!

Drop in at any point – no need to book.

For further information contact Mark on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

Guided Mindfulness Walk

Wednesday 21st January 2026
10am – 2pm

Seven Sisters Park Visitor Centre, Exceat, Seaford BN25 4AD

Join us for a mindful walk in nature followed by the opportunity to try a craft based activity in a lovely warm room, where you can enjoy lunch. Transport can be provided if needed.

10am to 2pm

To book contact Hannah on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

Bird Themed Walk at Rye Harbour

Thursday 29th January 2026
10.15am – 12.30pm

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye Harbour, East Sussex

Join us for a gentle walk, spotting wading birds on the salt marsh. This will be followed by a hot drink and the chance to make a felted bird.

10.15am to 12.30pm

To book contact Hannah on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

Guided Mindfulness Walk

Wednesday 21st January 2026
10am – 2pm

Seven Sisters Park Visitor Centre, Exceat, Seaford BN25 4AD

Join us for a mindful walk in nature followed by the opportunity to try a craft based activity. Lunch is included. Transport can be provided if needed.

10am to 2pm

To book contact Hannah on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

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

Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne BN21 1PY.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

2nd Friday of the month
2.30pm – 4pm

Polegate/Willingdon Group – St Georges Hall, 110 Eastbourne Rd, Polegate BN26 5DF.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Carers Wellbeing Groups

1st Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12 noon

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, 116 London Road, Hailsham, BN27 3AL.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Last Tuesday of the month
11am – 12.30pm

Southdown Wellbeing Centre, Suites 1&2, The Printworks, 20 Wharf Road, Eastbourne BN21 3AW.
BOOKING REQUIRED through the Mental Health Project: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Walking Group for Carers of someone with a severe mental illness

Day and time varies

WALKING GROUP – INVITATION REQUIRED FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT – Location varies. Usually a flat seafront walk in Eastbourne or Seaford. Nothing too strenuous.
Booking required: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

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

Y Centre, St Paul’s Road, Hastings, TN37 6RS.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Carers Wellbeing Groups

1st Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12pm

Hub on Rye Hill, Kiln Drive, Rye, TN31 7SQ.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Walking Group for Carers of someone with a mental severe illness

Day and time varies

WALKING GROUP – INVITATION REQUIRED FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT – Location varies. Usually a flat seafront walk in Bexhill or Hastings. Nothing too strenuous.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Mental Health Carers Group – for those caring for someone who has mental health issues

3rd Saturday of the month
10am – 12pm

St Leonards on Sea – Currently Online – Zoom
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

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

Uckfield Carers Centre, Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Old Timbers Lane, Uckfield TN22 5DJ.
Book or drop-in. If you would like the person you care for to take part in activity at Sussex Support Service while you attend the group, please book.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

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

Uckfield Carers Centre, Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Old Timbers Lane, Uckfield TN22 5DJ.
BOOKING REQUIRED through Mental Health Project – contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Carers Wellbeing Groups

3rd Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12pm

The House Project Centre, 168 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8JH.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

1st Wednesday of the month
10am – 12pm

Heatherview Care Home, Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AS.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED