Adult Carers - What's on Feb 2022
Take a look at what our Adult Carers are up to in February. Take a look at our Carers Support page to see what it means to be an Adult Carer.
Backwell & Nailsea Support Group
When: Wednesday 2nd 14:00 - 15:30
Where: Backwell WI Hall
Details: This month the group is being joined Lin Griffin who is going to talk about recognising scams. If you would like to attend this group, please contact Beverley Cook who runs this group. Her contact number is 01275 463215 but only call after 6pm.
Book Club
When: Tuesday 1st 19:00 - 20:00
Where: Online via Microsoft Team (link will be emailed)
Details: Join us online for our virtual book club, this month we will be discussing ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood. The link to the Microsoft Teams meeting will be emailed out to those booked on, the day before. Book club is run on the 1st Tuesday of every month, we have an arrangement with North Somerset Library, so the book can be picked up and delivered to you if needed. Next month we will be discussing ‘The Bridge’ by Ian Banks. If you are interested in joining our Book Club, please email carersupport@alliancehomes.org.uk
Carers Coffee Morning (North)
When: Thursday 10th 10:30 - 12:00
Where: Kenn Village Hall, Clevedon, BS21 6TL
Details: Join us for a coffee morning with other carers. This is an open space to take time for yourself, have a chat with our team if you need help with anything and an opportunity to meet other people that are in a similar position. Booking is not required but if you would like more information, please email carersupport@alliancehomes.org.uk.
Carers Coffee Morning (South)
When: Friday 25th 10:45 - 12:00
Where: Hope Church, 2 The Scaurs, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 6QP
Details: Join us for a coffee morning with other carers. This is an open space to take time for yourself, have a chat with our team if you need help with anything and an opportunity to meet other people that are in a similar position. Booking is not required but if you would like more information, please email carersupport@alliancehomes.org.uk.
Arts & Crafts
When: Tuesday 14th 10:30 - 14:30
Where: Kenn Village Hall, Clevedon, BS21 6TL
Details: Join us for our monthly Arts & Crafts group where we will be making Decorative Frames and Polymer Clay. There is a £10 charge which is paid to our facilitator Sandie, this covers the cost of materials. A lunch will also be provided, with unlimited tea’s, coffee, and cake. Please email carersupport@alliancehomes.org.uk to book in.
Resilience Lab Workshops – Session 1: Pressure Proof
When: Thursday 17th 18:30 - 19:00 (online) & Wednesday 23rd 13:00 - 14:30
Where: Thursdays via Microsoft Teams, Wednesdays Weston Court, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 9AU
Details: We are excited to offer this resilience workshop, which will consist of 5 sessions. The aim of these workshops is to help build up your own resilience to assist your mental health, which will benefit you in your caring role. Each session will be held online and face-to-face. Spaces are limited so booking is required. If you would like more information or to book a space email carersupport@alliancehomes.org.uk.
Care for You – Fitness Class (Yoga)
When: Friday 11th 11:00 - 12:00
Where: Hope Church, 2 The Scaurs, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 6QP
Details: We are really excited to start this new group for any carers that would like to exercise more, but never allow themselves the time, or do not want to do this alone. We will have a 30 minute ‘Yoga for Beginners’ video from YouTube, and we will be doing this along with you. We will then have the opportunity for a drink and chat after if you would like to stay. Yoga Mats will be provided – although you are welcome to bring your own. If you would like to attend, please book on by emailing