Carers Breaks /Activities Request Form JAN-MAR 2016

  • *NEW FORMAT* Please enter your details on the one page summary sheet, tick events that are of interest to you and return your form to us
  • Please note: the form is a request only and does not guarantee you will be selected as unfortunately we often have more requests than spaces.If you are offered a place you will receive an invitation from us confirming details of the venue, date and time of the activity approximately 2-3 weeks before the event. Activities will be held at Swindon Carers Centre unless otherwise stated and this will be confirmed in the letter offering you a place
  • Events are for carers registered with our centre (if your cared for person can attend with you too, this will be stated below)
  • Most events are free – if a contribution is required we will let you know. We may have to charge for non–attendance
  • We do try to ensure that carers who have not previously accessed a break before, or for a long time, are given priority when we offer places
  • The times and dates of these trips and courses are subject to change but all changes will be notified where possible
  • We request you make your own way to and from and event, however, if you need help with transport/ respite care, please contact one of our Groups and Activities Co-ordinators

Date / January events / Venue / Office
Wed 6th Jan
2pm-4pm / Moredon Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Moredon Medical Centre / M1
Wed 6th Jan
7pm-9pm / Male Carers Group –Meal at JRC Global / JRC Global / M1
Vouchers issued by Swindon Carers Centre -Use by 30/6/16 / Pamper voucher-Carer to arrange appoint.with salon.Carers will receive a treatment e.g. massage/manicure/ pedicure/facial by students training for a career in the beauty industry. Students will be assessed by their Lecturers / Equilibrium Beauty Salon, Swindon College, / H1
Thurs 7th Jan
10am-12 / Wroughton Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Wroughton Health Centre / M1
Tel Tanya for details / Mental health carer peer support- a chance to meet with other carers of someone with a mental health condition, facilitated by Tanya from AWP
Tel Tanya 385740/email / Windswept, Sandalwood Court / H1
Thurs 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Jan,10am-12 / Knitting /crochet Group-drop-in sessions, mutual support and friendship, bring your knitting/crochet with you or wool and needles are available / Swindon Carers Centre / H4
Tuesday 12th Jan
12-2pm / Parent Carers Lunch- we will trial this new group once a quarter to start with. Come and meet other parent carers in a social setting over lunch / TBC / M1
Wednesday 13th
10am-12 / Ex-carer group, for carers experiencing a loss of their cared for / Swindon Carers Centre
Thurs 14th Jan
10.30-12 / Highworth Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers from the Highworth area / Community Centre / M1
Details from Heather / Dementia Peer Support Group in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Thurs 20th Jan
10am.-12 / Eldene carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Eldene Acorn Building / M1
Details from Heather / Manual Handling course- learn what you should (and should not do) when supporting the person you care for to move safely / Carewatch, Swindon / H1
Details from Matt Teale at our office. / 17-24 year old carer group-come and join other young adult carers in a fun, social setting / Various venues / MT
Am course, further details from Heather / Zumba with Allie / To be confirmed / H6
Vouchers issued by Swindon Carers Centre -Use by 30th June 2016 / Hairdressing voucherCarers can enjoy a hair appointment with students training for a career in the hairdressing industry. Students will be supervised/ assessed by their Lecturers / Inspirations Hair Salon, Swindon College / H1
Dates and times to be confirmed / Meditation (Breathing Space) with Heather Redington, Psychologist and Energy Practitioner / Swindon Carers Centre / H8
Dates and times to be confirmed / Paper-craft /card making with Belinda-materials provided. 3 session course. / Swindon Carers Centre / H3
Wed 20thJan
1.30-3.30pm / Old Town Carers Cuppa. NB We need more carers to attend this group or it will close / Old Town Surgery / M1
Tues 26th Jan, either 10-12.30 OR 1-3.30 / The Virtual Dementia Tour-medically proven and evidence based training that gives a person with a healthy brain an experience of what Dementia might be like / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Wed 27th Jan
2.30-4pm / Ashington House, West Swindon Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Ashington House Surgery. / M1
Thurs 28th Jan
10am-12 / Grange Drive Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Grange Drive Leisure Centre / M1
Thurs 28th Jan
2pm-4pm / OPEN MINDS - Activity/social group for older carers and carers of people with dementia.NB Your cared for person is welcome to attend this event with you, particularly if they have dementia. A safe and welcoming, staff trained in older people/ dementia care, craft, live entertainment etc. / St Andrew’s Church Hall, Raleigh Avenue. / H1
Sat 30/1/16
2pm-4pm / Social afternoonfor all Carers and cared for.Live entertainment and afternoon refreshments / Citifaith Church / H1
February events
Tues 2nd Feb
10.30-12 / SOVA-who is a vulnerable adult? What is meant by the term abuse? What can be done about it? / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Dates and times in Feb. to be confirmed. / Dementia Awareness course-Carers Information Support Programme (CRISP1) delivered by The Alzheimer’s Society.Information and support for carers of people living with dementia.Topics covered:-1.Understanding dementia.2.Welfare rights.3.Support services available.4.Planning for the future. 4 sessions / Swindon Carers Centre / H4
Wed 3rd Feb
2pm-4pm / Moredon Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Moredon Medical Centre / M1
Thurs 4th, 11th,18th,25th Feb 10am-12 / Knitting /crochet Group-drop-in sessions, mutual support and friendship, bring your knitting/crochet with you or wool and needles are available / Swindon Carers Centre / H4
Thurs 4th Feb
10am-12 / Wroughton Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Wroughton Health Centre / M1
Thurs 4th Feb / Mental health carer peer support - a chance to meet with other carers of someone with a mental health condition, facilitated by Tanya from AWP Tel Tanya 385740/email / Windswept, Sandalwood Court / H1
Tues 9th Feb
10.30-12 / Food Safety course-It is important to know how to store, prepare, cook and serve food safely, especially when caring for a vulnerable person / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Wed 10th Feb 10am-12 / Ex-carer group, for carers experiencing a loss of their cared for / Swindon Carers Centre / M1
Starts Thurs 11th Feb 2.30-4.30
5 sessions / An introduction to leather craft. Following a demonstration you have the chance to create a leather product. All materials provided. / Swindon Carers Centre / M6
Thurs 11th Feb
10.30am-12 / Highworth Carers Cuppa Drop-in mutual support and friendship from other carers from the Highworth area / Community Centre / M1
Wed 17th Feb
10am-12 / Eldene carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Eldene Acorn Building / M1
Wed 17th Feb
1.30-3.30 / Old Town Carers Cuppa. NB We need more carers to attend this group or it will close / Old Town Surgery / M1
Details from Heather / Dementia Peer Support Group in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Date and time to be confirmed / Cake decorating- would you like to learn how todecorate a cake with various decorations? / To be confirmed / H1
Date and time to be confirmed / LD Rep meeting- meet with other Carer Reps to feedback carer experiences to influential professionals/services and support available / Swindon Carers Centre / M1 DB
To be confirmed / Lasting Power of Attorney and the importance of making a will / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Thurs 18th Feb 7.30-9.30pm / ‘Elvis’ is in the building! Come and enjoy a social evening with other carers and cared for with entertainment by ‘Elvis’ / Venue to be confirmed / H1 M1
Friday 19th Feb / Family Focus Event-for parent carers, disabled child and registered young carers / TBC / M1
Tues 23rd Feb / MH Rep meeting-meet with other Carer Reps to feedback carer experiences to influential professionals e.g. at AWP / ASDA , West Swindon / H1
Tues 23rd Feb
10am-12 / Cared for person in a care /nursing home. A support group for people experiencing difficult feelings after cared has gone in to a home / Swindon carers centre / M1
Tues 23rd Feb
7pm-9pm / Ten pin bowling 2 games of bowling and a drink / Shaw Ridge Bowling / M1
Wed 24th Feb
10am-12 / Homeground Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Homeground Surgery / M1
Wed 24th Feb
2.30am-4.30 / Ashington House, West Swindon Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Ashington House Surgery. / M1
Thurs 25th Feb
10am-11.45 / Grange Drive Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Grange Drive Leisure Centre / M1
Thurs 25th Feb
2pm-4pm / OPEN MINDS - Activity/social group for older carers and carers of people with dementia.NB Your cared for person is welcome to attend this event with you, particularly if they have dementia. A safe and welcoming setting with staff trained in older people/ dementia care, craft, live entertainment etc. / St Andrew’s Church Hall, Raleigh Avenue. / H1
Friday 26th Feb
12-2pm / Parent Carers Lunch- we will trial this new group on a 6 week basis. Come and meet other parent carers in a social setting over lunch / TBC / M1
Sat 27th Feb 2-4pm / Ladies pamper with chat and afternoon tea / Citifaith Church / M1
Mon 29th Feb
1pm-3pm / Basic first aid awareness course-how to manage an emergency situation, recovery position, CPR etc. / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
March events
Wed 2nd March
6.30-8.30 / Coping with caring/ Confidence to care .Explore in a safe group setting: Feelings and emotions/coping with your caring role. Managing your own wellbeing/stress levels. Relaxation tips. Where to access support / Swindon Carers Centre / M1 H1
Wed 2nd March
2pm-4pm / Moredon Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Moredon Medical Centre / M1
Thurs3rd,10th,17th,24th 31stMarch ,10am-12 / Knitting /crochet Group-drop-in sessions, mutual support and friendship, bring your knitting/crochet with you or wool and needles are available / Swindon Carers Centre / H4
Thurs 3rd March
10am-12 / Wroughton Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Wroughton Health Centre / M1
Thurs 3rd March / Mental health carer peer support - a chance to meet with other carers of someone with a mental health condition, facilitated by Tanya from AWP Tel Tanya 385740/email / Windswept, Sandalwood Court / H1
Wed 9th March 10am-12 / Ex-carer group, for carers experiencing a loss of their cared for / Swindon Carers Centre / M1
Date and time to be confirmed / Flower arranging-watch a floral demonstration, then create your own to take home / Swindon Carers Centre / H1 DB
Thurs 10th March
10am-12pm / Highworth Carers Cuppa Drop-in mutual support and friendship from other carers from the Highworth area / Community Centre / M1
Date and time to be confirmed / Mindfulness and relaxation techniques-a taster by a LIFT Psychology Practitioner / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Wed 16th March
10am-12 / Eldene carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Eldene Acorn Building / M1
Wed 16th March
1.30-3.30 / Old Town Carers Cuppa. NB We need more carers to attend this group or it will close / Old Town Surgery / M1
Wed 16th March 7.30pm / Russian State Ballet-Swan Lake / Wyvern Theatre / M1 H1
Details from Heather / Dementia Peer Support Group in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society / Swindon Carers Centre / H1
Wed 23rd March
2.30am-4.30 / Ashington House, West Swindon Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Ashington House Surgery. / M1
Thurs 24th March
2pm-4pm / OPEN MINDS - Activity/social group for older carers & carers of people with dementia .NB Cared for person is welcome to attend this event with you, particularly if they have dementia. Safe and welcoming setting and staff trained in older people/ dementia care. Craft, live entertainment etc. / St Andrew’s Church Hall, Raleigh Avenue. / H1
Tues 29th March
10am-12 / Cared for person in a care /nursing home. A support group for people experiencing difficult feelings after cared has gone in to a home / Swindon Carers Centre / M1
Wed 30th March / Parent carers, disabled child and registered young carer event / Roves Farm / M1
Thurs 31st March
10am-12 / Grange Drive Carers Cuppa drop-in, mutual support and friendship from other carers / Grange Drive Leisure Centre / M1

For further details of any of the events please contact either:-

Maxine O’Brien (01793) 401098 or email or

Heather Goldsmith (01793) 401095 or

Please complete this form, indicating your preferences, and return it to:-

Swindon Carers Centre, Swindon Advice and Support Centre, Sanford Street,Swindon, SN1 1QH. (You can retain the 4 page form for your information).

Title:………….. First Name(s): ……………………………….. Last Name:……………………..

Email address: ………………………………………………………………..

Daytime Telephone No:………………………………….. Mobile:……………………………………

If you have anything you would like to inform us about, e.g. if you need respite care to attend or if you would like to attend with a friend (who must also be a registered carer with Swindon Carers Centre), please do so here………......

January events 2016 / Please tick if interested / Office use
Wed 6th Jan / Moredon Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Wed 6th Jan / Male carer event / M1
Vouchers / Pamper voucher- / H1
Thurs 7th Jan / Wroughton Carers Cuppa / M1
Thurs 7th Jan / Mental health carer peer support / H1
Thurs 7th, 14th, 21st ,28th / Knitting /crochet Group- / H4
Tues 12th Jan / Parent Carers Lunch / M1
Wed 13th Jan / Ex-carer group for carers experiencing loss of cared for / M1
Thurs 14th Jan / Highworth Carers Cuppa drop-in, / M1
Details from Heather / Dementia Peer Support Group / H1
Thurs 20th Jan / Eldene carers Cuppa drop-in, / M1
Details from Heather / Manual Handling course / H1
Details from Matt Teale / 17-24 year old carer group- / H1 MT
Details form Heather / Zumba with Allie / H6
Vouchers / Hairdressing voucher / H1
Details from Heather / Meditation (Breathing Space) / H8
Details from Heather / Paper-craft /card making (3 sessions) / H3
Wed 20th Jan / Old Town Carers Cuppa. / M1
Tues 26th Jan / The Virtual Dementia Tour ( Please indicate preferred time) / 10-12.30 or
1-3.30 / H1
Wed 27th Jan / Ashington House, West Swindon Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 28th Jan / Grange Drive Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 28th Jan / OPEN MINDS - Activity/social group for older carers and carers of people with dementia / H1 M1
Sat 30/1/16 / Social afternoon Carers( and cared ) / H1 M1
February events 2016
Tues 2nd Feb 10.30-12 / Safeguarding (SOVA / H1
4 sessions / Dementia Awareness course / H4
Wed 3rd Feb / Moredon Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 4th, 11th,18th,25th / Knitting /crochet Group / H4
Thurs 4th Feb / Wroughton Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 4th Feb / Mental health carer peer support / H1
Tues 9th Feb 10.30-12 / Food Safety course / H1
Wed 10th Feb / Ex-carer group for carers experiencing loss of cared for / M1
Starts Thurs 11th Feb / An introduction to leather craft. ( 5 sessions) / M5
Thurs 11th Feb / Highworth Carers Cuppa Drop / M1
Wed 17th Feb / Eldene carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Wed 17th Feb / Old Town Carers Cuppa-drop-in / M1
Details from Heather / Dementia Peer Support Group / H1
Details to be confirmed / Cake decorating / H1
Please ring for details / Learning Disability Carer Reps / DB
Details to be confirmed / Lasting Power of Attorney and making a will / H1
Thurs 18thFeb / ‘Elvis’ is in the building! / H1 M1
Fri 19th Feb / Family Focus –for parent carers, cared for and young carers / M1
Tues 23rd Feb / MH Rep meeting / M1
Tues 23rd Feb / Cared for person in a care/nursing home-support group / M1
Tues 23rd Feb / Ten Pin Bowling / M1
Wed 24th Feb / Homeground Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Wed 24th Feb / Ashington House Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 25th Feb / Grange Drive Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 25th Feb / OPEN MINDS - Activity/social group for older carers and carers of people with dementia / H1 M1
Fri 26th Feb / Parent Carers Lunch / M1
Sat 27th Feb / Ladies Pamper/afternoon tea / M1
Mon 29th Feb / First aid awareness course / H1
March events 2016
Wed 2nd Mar / Coping with caring/confidence to care / M1 H1
Wed 2nd Mar / Moredon Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 3rd,10th,17th, 24th, 31st Mar / Knitting/crochet group / H5
Thurs 3rd Mar / Wroughton carers Cuppa / M1
Wed 9th Mar / Ex-carer group for carers experiencing loss of cared for / M1
Details to be confirmed / Flower arranging / H1
Thurs 10th Mar / Highworth Carers Cuppa Drop / M1
Details to be confirmed / Mindfulness and relaxation techniques / H1
Wed 16th Mar / Eldene Carers Cuppa drop-in / H1
Wed 16th Mar / Old Town Carers Cuppa-drop-in / M1
Wed 16th Mar / Russian Ballet-Swan Lake / M1 H1
Details from Heather / Dementia Peer Support Group / H1
Wed 23rd Mar / Ashington House Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1
Thurs 24th Mar / OPEN MINDS - Activity/social group for older carers and carers of people with dementia / H1 M1
Tues 29th Mar / Cared for person in a care/nursing home-support group / M1
Wed 30th Mar / Parent Carers , cared for and young carer event / M1
Thurs 31st Mar / Grange Drive Carers Cuppa drop-in / M1

If there is enough interest shown we can offer the following events-please indicate if any of the following are of interest to you:-

Date and time to be confirmed / Grandparents coffee morning- are you a registered carer for your grandchild? Come and join us for a cuppa , support and to meet others in a similar situation / M3
Date and time to be confirmed / French Boules- how about trying a game of boules where the goal is to throw hollow metal balls as close as you can to a small wooden ball / M1
Date and time to be confirmed / Carers of people who have suffered trauma/PTSD. Come and have a cuppa and meet other carers. / M3
Date and time to be confirmed / Food event-gain information about special diets/ conditions e.g. gluten free (coeliac), IBS, ADHD, nut allergy, diabetes and cook some food. / M1
M 54
H 58