Groups & Forums in Charnwood
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‘Loughborough Time Out for Carers’
Address:
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Drive
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 4RZ
About
WITH CORONAVIRUS, THIS MEETING IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY ZOOM - PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR THE ZOOM CODE
The ‘Time Out for Carers’ Group meets on the fourth Monday of every month from 2.30pm to 3:30pm. Come along and meet other carers near you, for advice and support and to enjoy some ‘time out’ from your caring role. The usual leader is Sheneice.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Online Support, Groups & Forums,
Alzheimer’s - Carers Support Group - Loughborough Drop-in
Contact Details:
Call Laurie Woodruff (Dementia Support Worker) on 0116 231 1114
Address:
Trinity Methodist Church Centre
Royland Road
Loughborough
LE11 2EH
About
A drop-in support group for carers of people with dementia and memory loss including Alzheimer’s. Come along and have a chat with other carers whilst enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit. (50p donation requested). The group also arranges activities and guest speakers. It meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Supported by the charity Age UK.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Aspire Lifeskills
About
Autism Specific Saturday Club meets once a month at Iveshead School.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Breathe Easy Charnwood Support Group
Address:
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Drive
Dishley
Loughborough
LE11 4RZ
About
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 Charnwood group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 2.15pm to 4.15pm at the Gorse Covert Community Centre.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Charnwood Memory Cafe
Contact Details:
0116 231 1111 (Alzheimers Society)
Address:
John Storer House
Wards End,
Loughborough,
Leics.
LE11 4HA
About
2nd Thursday of each month, 10:30 - 12 noon.
Dementia Cafés provide information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. They are also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Coping with Cancer in Leicestershire & Rutland
Address:
Wanlip Village Hall
Wanlip
Leicestershire
LE7 4PJ
About
A local charity offering practical and emotional support to cancer patients and their carers in Leicestershire and Rutland including complementary therapy support groups in a calm and relaxed atmosphere such as aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and Reiki. Treatments & refreshments free of charge. No need to book. Meets on the second and fouth Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Coping with Cancer support group: Loughborough
Address:
Gorse Covert Community Centre
Maxwell Drive
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 4RZ
About
Group runs on the second and fourth Friday of every month. 1.30pm-4.00pm. We are a drop in support group for cancer patients, their family members and carers. Come and enjoy a complementary therapy treatment in a calm and relaxing environment. Meet and chat to other patients or carers over refreshments. No need to book. Just turn up. Therapies available include: aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and reiki. Treatments and refreshments are free of charge.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Evening Carers Support Group - Birstall
Address:
Cedar Mews Care Home
Hallam Fields Road
Birstall
LE4 3LX
About
****ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19 - we hope to start holding this meeting by Zoom shortly****
Starting 23 March 2020, Support for Carers is offering a monthly evening support group for carers in the Charnwood area. Usually led by Sheneice, the group meets at Cedar Mews Care Home on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 - 8pm, 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: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Glenmore Luncheon Club
Address:
The Glenmore Community Centre
Thorpe Road
Shepshed
Leicestershire
LE12 9LU
About
Mondays, 10am - 2pm
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Joining Forces/Age UK Veterans Coffee Mornings
Address:
Loughborough Library
Granby Street
Loughborough
About
2nd 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: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Loughborough Well-Being Group
Contact Details:
Call Joanne Clarke on 01509 631782
Address:
John Storer House
Ward’s End
Loughborough
About
A drop-in social group for carers and non carers. Meets on the 1st Thursday of every month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
MS Support Group
Address:
Ulverscroft Activity Centre
Priory Lane
Ulverscroft
Leics
LE67 9PH
About
MS Support Group - a social activity of kurling, skittles, quoits and quizzes First Thursday of the month 1:30 - 3:30
Found in: Charnwood, Hinckley & Bosworth, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Poppies Memory Café
Contact Details:
0116 231 1111 (Alzheimers Society)
Address:
Syston Community Centre
School Street
Syston
LE7 1HN
About
Dementia Cafés provide information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. They are also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
First Monday of each month, 10:30 -12
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Safe, Well, Happy - learning disability group, Quorn
Contact Details:
0116 2955211
Address:
The Old School House
School Lane,
Quorn,
Leics
LE12 8BL
About
Who should come to Safe, Well, Happy?
• Anyone who has a learning disability
• Family and friends or people caring for someone with a learning disability
• Anyone who is interested in making our community a better place for people with learning disabilities
Where are we meeting?
The Old School House in Quorn, School Lane, Quorn, LE12 8BL
When are our 2019 sessions?
On the following Thursdays between 10.00am and 12.00pm
8th August – looking after yourself at home
12th September – Relaxation and Mindfulness
10th October – Healthy Eating
14th November – Dental care
12th December – Christmas Party
What will we be doing?
There is a café where you can get drinks and a snack. You will need to pay for this but the session is free.
You will have a chance to:
• Get to know new people
• Try an activity
• Play some games, do jigsaws, do some drawing, do an activity
• Learn to do some signs
Find us on Facebook – search SafeWellHappy
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Shepshed Club 20-13
Contact Details:
Shepshed Carers - 01509 502543
Address:
Charnwood Road Community Centre
Charnwood Road
Shepshed
About
The club is aimed at elderly, vulnerable people who have had a stroke, heart attack or any other medical conditions such as dementia which leaves them infirm or disabled. Handicrafts, games, sing-songs etc. Occasional trips arranged.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Shepshed Well-Being Group
Contact Details:
Call Joanne Clarke on 01509 631750
About
A drop-in social group for carers, disabled and living alone. Members meet informally over a hot drink. Relevant speakers, outings, therapeutic activities and a change to share experiences and concerns. Occurs the 3rd Thursday of every month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Found in: Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
The Singing Cafe
About
The Singing Cafe is a cafe for people with mental health challenges including memory loss and dementia. Singing is good for you so why not take the person you care for along, so they can enjoy singing songs and meeting new people? Please check the website for Singing Cafe venues and times. The Singing Cafe is run by WOW Church, a registered charity, and they ask for a £3 voluntary donation per person, which includes refreshments. Accompanying carers need to stay with the person they care for.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Melton, North West Leicestershire, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Thrummy Drummers Dementia Social and Support Group
Contact Details:
Call June on 07484 147524
Address:
Elizabeth Park Sports & Community Centre
Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8FN
About
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Extends a very warm welcome to all who are affected by dementia, including family and carers. A friendly group whose sessions include socialising, music-related entertainment and refreshments.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Melton, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
Trinity Lunch Club (TLC)
Contact Details:
Joanne Clarke on 01509 631782
Address:
Trinity Rooms
Church Street
Barrow Upon Soar
About
A lunch club for people with dementia and their carers. Meets on the last Thursday of each month from 12.30pm.
Found in: All Leicestershire, Charnwood, Activities & Events, Groups & Forums,
