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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

Pennybridge Farm, Beech Hill, Wadhurst TN5 6JR
 
Join Care for the Carers Artist in Residence Alison Cotton for an introduction to watercolour landscape painting at Pennybridge Farm near Wadhurst. No experience necessary, all materials, lunch and refreshments included.
 
Booking is essential.
 

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

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

Except February which will be on Thursday 27th

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

Walking Group for Carers of someone with a severe mental illness

Day and time varie

WALKING GROUP – INVITATION REQUIRED FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT – Location varies. Usually in Lewes, Crowborough or Uckfield. A gentle walk with hilly/uneven sections.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
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