Activities & Events in Blaby

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***WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY HELD OVER ZOOM - EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE CODE***

Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 2:30 - 3:30pm, Countesthorpe Village Hall. Usual leader is Gurjit. Refreshments are provided and there is lots of free car parking. Small donations accepted on a voluntary basis.

This group is just for carers, giving them the chance to be honest about their caring roles without feeling inhibited. Why not come along and meet others in similar situations to you in a supportive, friendly environment. Guest speakers are frequently arranged and sometimes there is a raffle.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,

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A Stroke Association voluntary support group aimed at caring for and helping stroke survivors of working age, their families, carers, friends and anyone who knows them. The group meets on a monthly basis with the help of four volunteers, two of which have had strokes themselves. It provides a very friendly place for people to meet and socialise plus a fun Extend exercise session run by a qualified tutor. The group describes itself as ‘an extended family rather than just a group’. It has been together for over three years and provides people with somewhere to chat over a cup of tea or coffee whilst sharing experiences and problems. Also runs social events including bowling, river cruises and trips to the seaside. Costs £3 per session including refreshments.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Activity groups give people affected by dementia the opportunity to take part in structured activities. Run by a facilitator, who encourages and supports people to take part. The group is also a chance to relax and socialise. Held on the 4th Thursday of every month from 1.30pm-3pm.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 2pm to 3.30pm. If you have dementia or are caring for someone with dementia, come along to your local support group. Meet with other carers, have a cuppa, receive information, support and guidance.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Singing for the Brain brings people together in a friendly, fun and social environment. Based around the principles of music therapy, the stimulating sessions include vocal warm-ups and singing a variety of familiar and new songs.

1st Wednesday of each month, 13:30 - 15:30

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Breathe Easy Groups are run by the British Lung Foundation Support Network and are open to anyone with any form of lung disease. They also offer support to carers, family members and friends. The Breathe Easy Blaby group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2pm to 4pm at Glenfield Hospital.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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A drop-in social group for carers. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10.30am to 12.00 noon.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Fleckney CommuniCare have started a new dementia café meeting in Fleckney library on the 4th Thursday of each month from 11am - 1pm. Join them for a light lunch and chat in a relaxed atmosphere. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.

Found in: Blaby, Harborough, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Peer support groups give carers of people with dementia the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Activity groups give people affected by dementia the opportunity to take part in structured activities. Run by a facilitator who encourages and supports people to take part, the groups are also a chance to relax and socialise.

At this time both sessions run together, so the carer can go to the peer support group and the cared-for the activity group.

4th Tuesday of the month, 18:30 - 20:30.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Leicester, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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****ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19 - we hope to start holding this meeting by Zoom shortly****

Starting Tuesday 3 March 2020, Support for Carers is offering a monthly evening support group for carers in the Blaby area. Usually led by Gurjit, the group runs the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00- 7:30pm, and is open to anyone aged 18+ who is caring for another adult in Leicestershire. Stay informed about things that matter to carers and meet others in similar situations to yourself in a friendly, supportive environment.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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4th Wed of each month, 10am - 12 noon

These coffee mornings are open to veterans born before 1950, along with their spouses or carers. A great way to meet up with other veterans and carers.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Help and support for those looking after someone with mental health needs. Meet, socialise and share experiences with other carers, get signposted to other places that provide support, and access advice, information and advocacy. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month 10:30am - 12:30pm

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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Get involved in how the Practice is run and have your say on issues such as the appointment system and telephone access.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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A drop-in social group for carers of people with poor mental health. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.

Found in: Blaby, Oadby & Wigston, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,

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A drop-in social group for carers and non-carers. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month for a cup of tea, cake and a chat from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Found in: Blaby, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,