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 person you care 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 person you care 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
Local Carers Centre – Victoria Pavilion, Uckfield
Carers Mindful Tuesdays
4th Tuesday of the month
1pm – 2.30pm
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
Other carers activities and events
Belongings and Connections
10am -12pm
The Crown, 64-66 All Saints Street, Hastings, TN34 3BN
As part of this year’s Good Grief Hastings Festival, we are able to offer a free workshop with local artist and researcher Lorna Crabbe for those who are or have been family or informal carers. A small group session where you are invited to discuss ideas around the belongings of loved ones, and how they may be transformed or re-considered in new and creative ways.
To book a place, please contact Mark on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk
Day Trip to Wakehurst Place
Wednesday 10th June
10.45am
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN
We’re inviting carers to join us for a relaxing walk around the Botanic Gardens of Wakehurst Place. Your chance to connect with nature and chat to other carers. Light refreshments included.
For further details and to request a place, please contact Hannah on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk
Annual Carers Voices Conference
Thursday 11th June
9.30am – 3pm
Eastbourne International Tennis trip
Wednesday 24th June
10.30am – late
Guided Mindfulness Walk
Wednesday 9th September
10am – 2pm
Information events
Bexhill Health and Wellness event
Wednesday 6th May
10am – 2pm
Free entry. Drop in anytime.
Mankind Heathfield Group
Thursday 11th June
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Eastbourne Pride
Saturday 13th June
11am – 4pm
Free entry. Drop in anytime.
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
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
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