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
Up to 27 October 2026
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
Mindful Crafty Tuesdays
3rd Tuesday of the month
1.30pm – 3pm
Join us for these fun, free creative sessions including jewellery making, printing and mosaics, with local artist Amber Bailey.
All materials and tasty refreshments included.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – contact Hannah at Care for the Carers. Email info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390
Other carers activities and events
Trip to Wakehurst Place
Thursday 12th November
10.30am – 2pm
Bird Themed Walk at Rye Harbour
Thursday 19th November
10am – 12.30pm
Information events
Rother Integrated Community Teams
Winter Warmth and Wellbeing Event
Friday 16th October
1pm – 3pm
Local community offers and activities, Warm Home Check Service, COVID 19 Vaccinations (dependent on eligibility), Citizens Advice Winter Resilience & Money Advice. Teas, Coffee and Refreshments.
No booking required.
Hastings Winter Warmer
Saturday 17th October
11am – 2pm
We really hope you can join us.
Eastbourne Integrated Community Teams
Winter Warmth and Wellbeing Event
Friday 23rd October
1pm – 3pm
Fall prevention advice & Slipper Swap, Local community offers and activities, Warm Home Check Service, COVID 19 Vaccinations (dependent on eligibility), Citizens Advice Winter Resilience & Money Advice. Teas, Coffee and Refreshments.
No booking required.
Wealden Integrated Community Teams
Winter Warmth and Wellbeing Event
Wednesday 11th November
1pm – 3pm
Fall prevention advice & Slipper Swap, Local community offers and activities, Warm Home Check Service, COVID 19 Vaccinations (dependent on eligibility), Citizens Advice Winter Resilience & Money Advice. Teas, Coffee and Refreshments.
No booking required.
Care for the Carers AGM
Wednesday 11th November
12.30pm – 3.30pm
Hailsham Pavilion, George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1AE
If you are a member or supporter of the charity, someone who cares for a family member or friend, or simply have an interest in our work, you are warmly invited to attend. We look forward to sharing our achievements in 2025-26, to presenting our Annual Accounts and Report, and to discussing our work with you.
Please contact governance@cftc.org.uk for further information or an invitation.
Lewes Integrated Community Teams
Winter Warmth and Wellbeing Event
Thursday 12th November
1pm – 3pm
Fall prevention advice & Slipper Swap, Local community offers and activities, Warm Home Check Service, COVID 19 Vaccinations (dependent on eligibility), Citizens Advice Winter Resilience & Money Advice. Teas, Coffee and Refreshments.
No booking required.
Carers Groups
Countywide
Online Carers Information and Advice Group (Evening)
4th Thursday of the month
6pm – 7pm
(note change to Thursday from Aug 26)
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
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
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 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