Carlisle Carers Association
A charity dedicated to providing support for Carers of all ages in Carlisle and district.
A Carer is someone looking after a friend, relative or neighbour who cannot manage without help because of age, physical or learning disability substance misuse and/or mental illness
For more information please go to http://carlislecarers.com/ or email admin@carlislecarers.co.uk or ring the office 01228 542156
Carers Week 2011 ~ Social Events / Trips
Monday 13 June 2011, During Office Hours
Pop in to the Carer's Resource Centre for a drink and a chat.
Tuesday 14 June 2011, 1pm to 3pm
Carers Afternoon Tea & Sing A Long with Mike Hannon
Cakes and Cream Scones will be available
Mike will lead you in singing some golden oldies and some not so old songs to get your feet tapping and your hands clapping
Tuesday 14 June 2011, All Day
A free bowling day at AMF Bowling for carers; it might be possible for a few of you to get together to have a go; for further information, please ring 01228 542156 and speak to Daphne or Louise.
Wednesday 15 June 2011, 1pm
"Gates of the City Walk”
Please meet at the entrance to Carlisle Railway Station at 1pm. The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours. Please ring 01228 542156 if you are planning to come.
Thursday 16 June 2011, All Day, leaving 9am & returning 7.30pm
Outing to Alnwick, Northumberland; visit the splendid castle, gardens & shoppers can shop at lots of wonderful small shops and cafes and public houses in this beautiful little town. Please ring 01228 542156 and speak to Daphne and Louise. (There is no charge for this trip but anyone wanting to make a contribution to fund other trips can do so).
Further Opportunities
Wednesday 13 July 2011, All Day, leaving 9am & returning 5pm
Trip to Brockbushes Farm Shop for a coffee and then on further to either the Metro Centre or Newcastle City Centre; leaving from the Old Post Office, Warwick Road at 9am sharp, returning at 5pm.
The bus will be shared with the Alzheimer's Society and there will be 25 places, which will cost £5.00 each. Please ring 01228 542156 and speak to Daphne and Louise.
Lunch Club Dates and Venues
Tuesday 7 June 2011 Bordergate
Tuesday 5 July 2011 Johns Plaice
Tuesday 9 August 2011 Auctioneer
All 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Please ring 01228 542156 and speak to Daphne and Louise to book a place as we have to let the restaurant know in advance how many people will be attending.
Male Carers Club
To join us for lunch at:
30 June 2011 Beehive
28 July 2011 Beehive
25 August 2011 Beehive
All 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Please ring 01228 542156 and speak to Mike Hannon to book a place as we have to let the restaurant know in advance how many people will be attending. Transport is available if required.
Carlisle Carers Association Coffee Mornings
Carers Resource Centre, Fusehill Medical Centre, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HE
28 June 2011
26 July 2011 Outreach Manager for Carers Allowance will be in attendance
30 August 2011
All 10am to 12pm
Walking Groups
Carlisle Carers are working on organising a Walking Group to take walks in and around Carlisle once a month for no more than 2 hours.
If you would like to attend the walking group, Carlisle Carers would like to hear from you.
Please ring 01228 542156 if you are interested and Carlisle Carers will contact you when the first walks have been arranged.
West Cumbria Carers
Aims to provide support to carers looking after family members/friends/neighbours due to age/physical/mental illness/addiction/learning disability.
For more information please visit http://www.westcumbriacarers.co.uk/ or email general@westcumbriacarers.co.uk or ring 01900 810101
Carers Week 2011 ~ Events
Monday 13 June 2011, 10am
West Cumbria Carers in association with "Walking For Health” and "Natural England” will be joining an organised walk leaving 12a Selby Terrace, Maryport at 10.00am. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and meet Jeff Carroll for a 1 hour walk.
http://www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk/walkfinder/north-west/maryport-wfh
Please contact Jeff Carroll on 01900 810801.
Tuesday 14 June 2011, Morning
Our information stand will be at West Cumberland Hospital Main Outpatients Department all week. Susan Pickering will be there on Tuesday morning to give advice if required.
Please contact Dot Barwise on 01900 810801.
Wednesday 15 June 2011, All Day
West Cumbria Carers Stand, with artwork inspired by Carers, next to Costa Coffee, near the Workington Hub.
Please contact Susan Pickering on 01900 810801.
Thursday 16 June 2011, 10am to 2pm
Market Day Coffee & Cake
Extravaganza at the Harbour Youth Project, Whitehaven; Tea/Coffee & Cake, Raffle, Handmade Cards, Guess The Name Of The Bear, Information Stands, Volunteers, Staff, Counsellors, & Community Police to chat with a Young Carers Art Exhibition.
Please contact Caroline Sullivan on 01900 810801.
CADAS Parent/Carer/Family Support Service
As part of CADAS holistic services for people with drug and alcohol problems, they also deliver a family support service for parents/carers and family members who are often ignored and attempt to keep relationships going and continue to offer support in the most difficult and distressing circumstances. CADAS offer a free confidential and non judgemental service to help people cope and make changes that improve family life.
For more information please visit: -
http://www.cadas.co.uk/html/parent_carer_family_support.html or ring Carlisle Head Office on 01228 544140
Carers Week 2011 ~ Events
Monday 13 June 2011, 1pm
Group Reiki Session being held at CADAS Barrow Office; a Japanese, therapeutic, energy technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and wellbeing. Reiki is a simple safe natural method of spiritual healing and self improvement. It can also work in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
What does a Reiki treatment feel like?
This varies from person to person; however feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt in addition to a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. As the Reiki energy encourages you to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings, a state of peace and wellbeing is experienced. At the end of the treatment you feel refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.
Are there any side effects from a Reiki treatment?
Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However sometimes a person will have what is called a "healing crisis” – toxins that have been stored in the body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. After a treatment it is a good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest as the body is cleansing as part of the healing process.
If you are interested, please call Nik Speirs on 01229 811111 to book your place, niks@cadas.co.uk
Wednesday 15 June 2011, 9am to 3pm
Free Black Box Taster sessions are organised at the CADAS offices located at Stricklandgate House, Kendal. Black Box (Acu-Stimulation) is a safe, simple treatment like acupuncture but with no needles, risk, or pain. It uses gentle pulses which are passed through the body's Acu-Points to stimulate the productions of natural chemicals. Black-Box should be thought of as a detoxification/relaxation therapy, helping to reduce the symptoms of severe stress, stressful emotions, thoughts, feelings and physical aches and pains.
Please contact Julie Oram on 07515329131 or email julieo@cadas.co.uk
Thursday 16 June 2011, All Day
On 16 June 2011, CADAS Kendal Office is holding an open day to provide information, advice and support to all carers with the view to provide networks for longer term support.
Please contact Julie Oram on 01539 742615 or 07515329131 or email julieo@cadas.co.uk
Furness Carers
Furness Carers has 3 projects; Adult Carers, Young Carers and Home Support Services to support unpaid carers to maintain their own health and wellbeing while caring for others.
For more information please visit http://www.furnesscarers.co.uk/ or ring 01229 822822
Carers Week 2011 ~ Events
Tuesday 14 June 2011, 10.30am to 12pm
Advice and information session at Dalton Library from 10.30am to 12pm to help with the caring role including the free support and services that is available for carers in the Furness area. There will be a representative from the Fire Service to give advice on free smoke alarms and home safety visits.
Please contact Mrs Jo White at 01229 822822, or email jowhite@furnesscarers.co.uk
Thursday 16 June 2011, 10.30am to 11.30am
Carers coffee morning at Sefton House Hotel, Queen Street, Ulverston between 10.30am and 11.30am for carers who live in Ulverston and the surrounding area to meet the Adult Carers Support Workers. Free tea and coffee and information on carers support and services in the Ulverston area will be available.
Please contact Mrs Jo White at 01229 822822, or email jowhite@furnesscarers.co.uk
Friday 17 June 2011, 9.30am to 11am
Open morning at Furness Carers Resource Centre, Hindpool Community Centre, 1st Floor, Nelson Street, Barrow in Furness, 9.30am to 11am. Free tea, coffee, cakes and information on services for all carers or anyone who works with unpaid carers in the Furness area to meet the adult carers' team and have a look at where we hold carer groups and services
Please contact Mrs Jo White at 01229 822822, or email jowhite@furnesscarers.co.uk
South Lakeland Carers
SLC provides information, carer's assessments and services for people of any age with regular caring responsibilities.
For more information please visit http://www.slcarers.org.uk/ or ring 01539 815970
Carers Week 2011 ~ Events
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Pamper event at Stonecross Manor Hotel, Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5HP. Much needed time out for carers registered with South Lakes Carers; facials, manicures, pedicures, hand massage, etc, followed by light lunch; putting a smile on the face of South Lakeland carers.
Please email Roberta Corbridge at robertacorbridge@slcarers.org.uk or ring 01539 815790
Thursday 16 June 2011
Movie Matinee afternoon at South Lakeland Carers, 5 Castle Street, Kendal for carers registered with South Lakeland Carers, Screening of Mamma Mia in the cosy intimate atmosphere of the conservatory complete with popcorn and ice cream. Sing a long if you dare!
Please email Roberta Corbridge at robertacorbridge@slcarers.org.uk or ring 01539 815790
Eden Carers
Eden Carers exists to provide information, support and a point of reference for Carers of any age who provide substantial and regular care on an unpaid basis for a family member or friend who cannot manage at home without some help. We can support all Carers who live within the Eden District of Cumbria, (the towns of Penrith, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, and all surrounding villages).
Eden Carers ‘puts Carers first'.
For more information please visit http://www.edencarers.co.uk/SupportServices.htm or ring 01768 890280
