Carers Week is a national campaign that happens every year to raise awareness of caring; highlighting the challenges unpaid Carers face and recognising the contribution they make to families and communities every day.
Carers Week will this year be taking place from 7th to 13th June 2021. As a small token of our appreciation for all that you do, the Carers Unit and our local and national partners have been planning a range of activities for you to take part in. This is just one of the ways that we want to show you how much you are valued. See events below and newsletter. All of the activities featured below and in the Newsletter are FREE for unpaid Carers.
We have put together this special Carers Week newsletter for you; a chance to make you aware of all the FREE activities taking place for you this June. We hope that you will join us in celebrating all that you do for families and communities in your area.
- Tip: You can also join any Zoom session via telephone by calling 0330 088 5830 and entering the meeting ID. Joining via telephone will cost local rates from a landline. If using a mobile phone, the minutes used would come out of the caller’s allowance.
As well as unpaid Carers in Ceredigion some of the events listed are open to unpaid Carers living / caring in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and all of Wales, please see the list below.
Monday 7th June 2021 - 15:00pm - 16:00pm
Stand Up, Speak Out - with Carers Wales and Chwarae Teg
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Wales
- Carers Wales, in partnership with Chwarae Teg, welcome all female unpaid Carers to attend a webinar, via Zoom, designed to improve confidence to re-enter the workplace.
Booking is essential. To register: Returning to the workplace training for unpaid carers - To join by phone, please contact Dawn on 07933 218261 or Amber on 07523 812478
Tuesday 8th June 2021 - 10:00am - 16:00pm
Carers Retreat Day – with Holistic Yoga Care Wales
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
- Therapeutic support for unpaid Carers (via Zoom) including Mindfulness to reduce anxiety, gentle yoga therapy, breath work and relaxation techniques.
Booking is essential. For more information / to book your free place: 07891 504090 / 01437 562200
Tuesday 8th June 2021 - 11:00am
Nature crafts collage sessions (week 1) – with Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion
- Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers invite you to join them via Zoom for 3 sessions over 3 consecutive weeks (see below for details of other 2 sessions). We will look at 3 different sorts of British native birds, their habitats, nests and eggs, as well what they sound like. You will then make a simple collage using paper and material from around the home.
Please see the Carers Week newsletter for the materials that you will need.
Week 1: Blackbirds. Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 971 6991 1972, Passcode: 432419
Tuesday 8th June 2021 - 11:30m - 13:30pm
Carers Forum – with the Ceredigion Carers Unit
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion
- Make yourself a cuppa and join the Carers Unit for a chat via Zoom at our informal drop-in session.
No advance booking needed – join when you can: Meeting link: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 948 2902 8429
Tuesday 8th June 2021 - 13:00pm - 14:00pm
Sleep and Relaxation Techniques – In association with the Mind Active Monitoring Self-care Programme
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion
- MIND present top tips and ideas via Zoom to help you improve your sleep and relaxation techniques that can help you look after yourself when you’re feeling stressed or worried. These ideas may help you to improve your self-care and find ways to fit relaxation into your daily life.
Booking is essential. For more information / to book your free place: info@mindaberystwyth.org / 01970 626225 (9am to 1pm).
Wednesday 9th June 2021 - 11:45am : 13:15pm
Sleep Talk for Parent Carers – with Cerebra
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
- An informative talk followed by a Q&A session, via Zoom, about Sleep and how to get the support in managing your child’s sleep problems. Aimed at parents and carers of children with brain related or neurological conditions.
No advance booking needed. Meeting link: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 913 0530 4878
Thursday 10th June 2021 - 12:00pm - 13:00pm
Online Yoga – in association with Mind Aberystwyth and Meriel Goss
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion
- Move towards relaxation with this open adaptive Yoga session via Zoom. Come along and practice some simple breathing techniques to help regulate stress, learn how to take time to focus on yourself. This accessible Yoga offers choices so everyone can join in in their own way.
Booking is essential. For more information / to book your free place: info@mindaberystwyth.org / 01970 626225 (9am to 1pm).
Tuesday 15th June 2021 - 11:00am
Nature crafts collage sessions (week 2) – with Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion
- Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers invite you to join them via Zoom for 3 sessions (see below for details of the other 2 sessions), looking at 3 different sorts of British native birds, their habitats, nests and eggs, as well what they sound like. You will then make a simple collage using paper and material from around the home.
Please see the Carers Week newsletter for a list of the materials that you will need.
Week 2: Goldfinches. Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 957 0609 7559. Passcode: 909006
Tuesday 22nd June 2021 - 11:00am
Nature crafts collage sessions (week 3) – with Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Ceredigion
- Gofalwyr Ceredigion Carers invite you to join them via Zoom for 3 sessions (see below for details of the other 2 sessions), looking at 3 different sorts of British native birds, their habitats, nests and eggs, as well what they sound like. You will then make a simple collage using paper and material from around the home.
Please see the Carers Week newsletter for the materials that you will need.
Week 3: Long Tailed Tits. Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 955 6312 0496. Passcode: 711311
Tuesday 29th June 2021 - 10:00am - 20:00pm**
Virtual Wellbeing Day – with Carers Wales
Open to all unpaid Carers living / caring in Wales
- Carers Wales are hosting a full day of FREE activities via Zoom to support the mindfulness and wellbeing of unpaid Carers. Each session is individual and you can join as many or as few as you like.
**You do not have to commit to the whole day. Activities on the day include:
- 10.00 -11.20 – Relaxation through Dance and Music
- 11.30 -12.50 - Dru Yoga
- 14.30 - 15.50 - Learn to Salsa for beginners
- 16.00 -17.20 - Laughing Yoga
- 17.30 – 18.50 – Zumba for beginners
- 19.00 – 20.20 - Qi Gong Yoga taster
You can register for tickets here: Carers Wales Wellbeing Day - To join by phone, please contact Dawn on 07933 218261 or Amber on 07523 812478
A chance for you to join unpaid carers from Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
We are also working with our equivalent Carers Information services in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire to bring you even more talks and training opportunities across the year.
Carmarthenshire Carers Information service invites unpaid Carers in Ceredigion to join them in the following activities during Carers Week 2021:
Monday 7th June 2021 - 1.30pm
‘Autism & Communication’ – with Autside
- An online awareness session focussing on the social interaction and communication differences autistic people experience
- Duration – 2 hours
Meeting ID: 927 0495 4772, Passcode: 250999
CTCWW Staff Facilitator: Marcia.vale@ctcww.org.uk Tel: 07971 598997
Wednesday 9th June 2021 - 2.00pm
‘I’m Still Me’ – with ‘Apple-a-Day’
- Online wellbeing workshop - remembering who I am as well as being a carer
- Duration 1 hour
Meeting ID: 894 3975 1629, Passcode: 362520
CTCWW Staff Facilitator: Liz.edwards@ctcww.org.uk Tel: 07817 676029
Wednesday 9th June 2021 - 7.00pm
Simple Stencilling – online art workshop
- Try your hand at creating simple yet stunning stencilling designs. For beginners. Make a simple stencil using paper and materials from around the home.
- Duration – 1 hour
Things you will need:
- Paper, Pencil, Paints (any), A sponge, Large paintbrush, Water pot, Tissues, Scissors
- Any interesting shaped objects you have to hand; e.g. leaves from the garden, keys/ bottle tops, a cork, coins, clips, etc
Meeting ID: 811 8564 2779, Passcode: 036436
CTCWW Staff Facilitator: Cathy.boyle@ctcww.org.uk Tel: 07971 598994
Thursday 10th June 2021 - 6.30pm
Carers Quiz – online fun quiz for carers
- Small teams or solo participation
- Duration – 1 hour
Meeting ID: 814 8318 8155, Passcode: 196945
CTCWW Staff Facilitator: Liz.edwards@ctcww.org.uk Tel: 07817 676029
All activities taking place in Pembrokeshire for Carers Week 2021 are open to unpaid Carers in Ceredigion.
NB: spaces on some courses are limited.
Please see the full table of activities on the following page for details and booking information:
Connect Pembrokeshire - Making Caring Visible and Valued
We are updating our webpages with new activities regularly. Please keep your eyes peeled for more information here and on our social media and (for those of you who are already signed up to our Carers Information service) in your emails / in the post.
