MARCH 2025 E-BULLETIN

Your latest news for carers in East Lancashire


·         What's On in March
·         Carers Meetups
·         Trip to Settle
·         Eid Celebration - 8th April
·         Understanding Dementia
·         Breast Cancer Screening
·         Parkinson's Movement Classes
·         New Catering Offers!
·         Charity fundraisers

Coming Up This Month...

For more information about our Carers activities, cafes and courses please call
01254 387444 or email [email protected]

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Carers Meetups

Are you a carer looking to join a social group?
Do you need some me time and rest bite from your caring role?
Then why not come to one of our carers meet ups, all across East Lancashire.

Are you a former Carer?
Have you recently lost someone and are looking for some support?
 
On the third Wednesday of every month we run a former carer and bereavement support group for those who are no longer carers and/or have lost the person they once cared for.
 
The next session will be on
Wednesday 19th March 2025
11am-1pm

Call 01254 387444 for more information

Trip to Settle - Victoria Hall and Hoffman Kiln - SPACES REMAIN

Join us for a day out to Settle Victoria Hall and Hoffman Kiln! Settle Victoria Hall is a Grade II listed working Victorian Music Hall, open since 1853 and is the world’s oldest Musical Hall! The Hoffman Kiln is a lime kiln built in 1873 within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Tues 25th March 2025 9.30am / Pickup from Burnley and Accrington
£5

Eid Celebration - 8th April

ALL carers are invited and welcome to our upcoming Eid Al Fitr Celebration in Nelson!
 
Eid Al Fitr is the time to celebrate with family and friends and, as such, we are hosting an Eid party for ALL carers, with a 3 course buffet!
 
Call 01254 387444 or email [email protected]
to book your place.
 
Just £5pp!

Understanding Dementia Online Course - March

This free evening 3 week course will help you develop skills and confidence to support you in your caring role. We will address key topics of diagnosis and progression of symptoms, services and changing relationships. You will have the opportunity to talk about your concerns and share your experiences with other carers.
 
Call 01254 387444 or email [email protected] to book

Parkinson's Movement Classes

GROUPS FOR THOSE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR CARERS
 
There are two weekly Movement to Music classes with Filomena Ianni currently open to new attendees in Blackburn and Clitheroe. Contact Filomena via phone at 07972170006 for more information including small participation fees and how to contact to book.

New Catering Options!

Feel good giving back to the community and enjoy our delicious home made buffets straight from our Community Café to your event!
Available for Business Meetings, Training Days, Conferences, workshops and much more.
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Options are:
·         Classic Buffet (Option A) - £5.50 per head
·          Premium Buffet (Option B) - £6.75 per head
·         Light Buffet (Option C) - £3.95 per head
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For more information on what each option includes and how to book, head to our website: https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/outside-catering





Charity fundraisers 2025 - Yorkshire Three Peaks

In summer, our staff are taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Carers Link Lancashire!

We have two staff groups taking on the challenge - a team of our staff and their partners, The Red Hot Chilli Steppers! They will be taking part on 28th June.
We also have Matt, bravely taking part as a solo challenge in August!

They are taking on the Three Peaks to raise vital funds for our charity to continue to support over 11,000 unpaid carers and over 100 Young Carers aged from just 6 years old, across East Lancashire.

You can sponsor our amazing staff at the following links:

The Red Hot Chilli Steppers:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/carers-link-lancashire-take-on-yorkshire-three-peaks
 
Matt Allen's solo challenge:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-allen-1724442562832

Charity fundraisers 2025 - FIREWALK

WALK ON FIRE TO RAISE MONEY FOR UNPAID CARERS

Join us in a FIREWALK to raise funds for unpaid carers! At the end of 2025, we are looking to undertake this act of walking barefoot over a bed of hot embers or stones - a test of courage in overcoming fear, strength and mind over matter.

For a small participation fee, we are seeking people who would raise a minimum of £100 in donations/sponsors, and take on this adventurous challenge with us!

Register your interest TODAY! Email [email protected]

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* What's On including details about our Carers Meetups, Courses and Activities
* Delicious daily specials from our Café menu
* Fantastic volunteer opportunities
* Carers Stories, advice and top tips!
And lots, lots more ...
 

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