 Coming Up This Month...   Please note the cancellation of the Dementia Carers Support Group on Tuesday 4th February. This is because our Carers Link Lancashire offices, Accrington shop and Accrington cafe will be closed as a mark of respect and to allow staff and volunteers to go to the funeral of a beloved volunteer. For more information about our Carers activities, cafes and courses please call 01254 387444 or email [email protected] Contact Us 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 February 2025 11am-1pm Call 01254 387444 for more information FEEL GOOD FEB - FREE hand massages and reflexology at our cafe This February at our Community Facility we are offering FREE hand massages and reflexology to our carers and customers! Every Friday 10am - 3pm. First come first served on arrival.  VALENTINES MEALS AND LIVE MUSIC AT OUR ACCRINGTON CAFE ENJOY A VALENTINES MEAL AT OUR CAFE For just £12 per person, enjoy a delicious 3 course Valentine's Meal and live music on Wednesday 12th February 3pm - 5pm. Pop into our Community Facility to book! Limited tables available.  Male Carers Activity - An Audience with Bradley Wiggins MALE CARERS Join us for An Audience with Sir Bradley Wiggins at The Grand Venue Clitheroe on Saturday 15th February! Booking essential. Meeting at the venue at 6.45pm to attend as a group. Just £5 per carer! Call 01254 387444 or email [email protected] to book  Vinted restock of our occasionwear! We've had a restock on Vinted! Over 50 items are now for sale on our Vinted account from just £3 right up to £60 for our gorgeous Prom and Bridesmaids dresses - many of which have been donated straight from local bridal boutiques and have never been worn! Head to the Vinted app or website, and search for 'carerslinklancashire' under Members. Get your special occasion dresses, shoes and accesories to your door!  Cygnet Autism Training Course - Clitheroe  The Cygnet programme was developed by Barnardo’s with the support of parents and/or care givers, for parents and care givers! The course aims to create a supportive environment of carers who may be experiencing similar challenges, and to present information on autism that provides opportunities for you to consider and adapt and/or reinforce the way you support your child’s needs. We ask that if you wish to undertake the course, you try to attend all sessions, are open to participating in activities, and remember confidentiality of those sharing within the groups. This will make the course more enjoyable and effective for all! The courses will be running weekly for 6 consecutive weeks with our dedicated ASD Support Officer, with more dates and locations in 2025 to be announced: Next course: Clitheroe: Wednesdays 10am - 1pm Clitheroe Family Hub & The Zone, Wesleyan Row, BB7 2JY 30th April 2025; 7th May; 14th May; 21st May 2025 2 week gap for school holidays 4th June; 11th June Call us to book your FREE place - booking essential! 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]  Royal National Institute of the Blind - Family and Friend Support  Do you have a friend or family member with low or no vision? At RNIB, they know sight loss has an impact on friends and family, who, in many cases, are the main support for blind and partially sighted people. To help manage the challenges around this, RNIB have created a Focus on Friends and Family course for adults. The course is for adults living in the UK and lasts for one hour a week over four weeks for up to 60 minutes. The next one is on Tuesday 4 March 2025 at 6.30pm with future dates and times being added. You will find out about organisations, products, and services available to help you and opportunities to learn from and discuss personal experiences and share top tips. Interested? Contact the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 stating that you would like to sign up to the Focus on Friends and Family course or email the Living Well with Sight Loss team directly at [email protected] Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Here we share with you: * 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 ... Contact Us  
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