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
NOTE: There will be no hand massages available on Friday 22nd August 2025.
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
Music and Movement Together
Thursdays 19th June, 17th July
1pm – 3pm
If you care for someone with dementia, come along together to enjoy some uplifting musical fun with these interactive and varied workshops, with Movingsounds. Free refreshments will be available
Victoria Pavilion, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5DJ
Contact Mark Townsend to book: info@cftc.org.uk or 01323 738390
Note – July session is for carers only.
To book a place, contact us on 01323 738390 or email info@cftc.org.uk
Floristry workshop
Thursday 31st July
10.30am – 12.30pm
Join us for this free floristry taster session with Emma to learn new skills and meet other carers in a relaxed, fun workshop. All materials included to create something special. Free refreshments included.
Victoria Pavilion, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5DJ
To book a place, contact Mark Townsend on 01323 738390 or email info@cftc.org.uk
With thanks to Baronsmede Teaching and funding kindly provided by Uckfield Town Council and the Uckfield DIVAs WI.
Caring for our Future
Tuesday 24th June
10am – 2pm
Relais Cooden Beach
Cooden Sea Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4TT
Learn about Wills and Power of Attorney at this event in partnership with Heringtons, including a buffet lunch.
More information and booking
Guided Walk and Craft Session at Seven Sisters Country Park
Thursday 10th July
10am to 2pm
Join us for a guided nature walk followed by the opportunity to try a nature based craft. Lunch is included.
To request your place, contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
Arts in Nature: Painting in the Weald
Friday 11th July
10.30am – 3.30pm
Guided Walk and Craft Session at Seven Sisters Country Park
Thursday 11th September
10am to 2pm
Join us for a guided nature walk followed by the opportunity to try a nature based craft. Lunch is included.
To request your place, contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
Information events
Thursday 10th July
10am to 3pm
We will have an information stand at the Wealden Wellbeing Roadshow
Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX
Carers Groups
Countywide
Online Carers Information and Advice Group (Daytime)
4th Thursday of the month
10.30am – 11.30am
22nd May – Scam Awareness session open to all (see above)
For those who prefer to meet up online in the daytime. 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 (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
3rd Thursday of the month
10am – 12pm
Except February which will be on Thursday 27th
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
Walking Group for Carers of someone with a severe mental illness
Day and time varie