Activities & Events in Blaby

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Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month from 2:30 - 4pm at Countesthorpe Village Hall. The 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.

If you can’t make the face to face group why not attend the Blaby Zoom group on the 1st Thursday of each month, 7-8pm, giving you the opportunity to meet up with other carers from the comfort of your own home.

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

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This daytime Zoom support group is led by our Carers Services Manager, Kerry. This is open to all Leicestershire carers as long as the cared-for is 18+. Meet other carers, enjoy guest speakers and get your queries answered from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Perfect for carers who cannot easily leave the person they care for.

Every 3rd Friday afternoon from 2-3pm.

Forthcoming dates for 2022: 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 19 August, 16 September. Please contact us for the Zoom code.

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Oadby & Wigston, 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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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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2.00pm - 3.30pm, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Memory Cafés are a relaxing social and non judgmental group for you to meet others affected by dementia, take part in a variety of fun activities and reminiscence, enjoy a cuppa and receive support from our team.

The Memory Cafes are free to attend and refreshments are also provided free of charge.

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

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2.00pm - 3.30pm, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Memory Cafés are a relaxing social and non judgmental group for you to meet others affected by dementia, take part in a variety of fun activities and reminiscence, enjoy a cuppa and receive support from our team. The Memory Cafes are free to attend and refreshments are also provided free of charge.

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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2.00pm - 3.30pm on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Memory Cafés are a relaxing social and non judgmental group for you to meet others affected by dementia, take part in a variety of fun activities and reminiscence, enjoy a cuppa and receive support from our team.

The Memory Cafes are free to attend and refreshments are also provided free of charge.

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

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Updated November 2021;

The Memories Cafe (held in Fleckney Library) is currently closed until further notice.
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Due to Coronavirus Restrictions.  Thank you all for your support we will restart as soon as it is advised.

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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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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6.15pm – 7.45pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

This group is for carers who are in the middle to late stages of their caring journey or where the needs of the person they are caring for are more complex. This group runs along side of Young Onset Activity & Carers’ Group

Found in: All Leicestershire, Blaby, 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,

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6.30pm – 8.00pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
The activity group is for people who were under 65 years old when they were diagnosed with dementia, and runs along side The Snowdrops Carers’ Group
The Carers’ Group is for carers of younger people with dementia.

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