03/09/2025 10:30 am - 4:00 pm | Lotherton Hall
Join us for a day trip to Lotherton Hall to explore the gardens, historic hall and grounds, and Wildlife World.
Enjoy afternoon tea with a selection of sandwiches, cakes, and drinks and unwind in good company in a relaxed setting.
You’re welcome to bring the person you care for. Transport from York city centre can be arranged.
When: Wednesday 3 September, 10.30 – 4 pm
Where: Lotherton Hall, Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB
Book via this link or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Book early as places are limited.***
09/09/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers facilitate these groups and are on hand to discuss any concerns, challenges and successes related to your caring role.
We welcome any carers to the groups; if you are not registered with us, you can register on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Tuesday 9 September, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
10/09/2025 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Friends Meeting House
This group is for anyone supporting someone with a mental health condition, offering a break from caring responsibilities and a chance to connect with other carers.
Some sessions feature guest speakers, while others focus on providing mutual support and sharing coping strategies.
New members are always welcome.
This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group.
When: Wednesday 10 September, 7 – 8.45 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
There is no need to book, just drop-in.
If this is your first time attending the group, please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
You will be offered a telephone conversation before attending. Please also email Lindsey to be added to the mental health carers mailing list.
13/09/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Novotel Hotel
We’re delighted to once again welcome Mental Health Carers to a special Afternoon Tea in York this September.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious treats, conversation and supportive company.
When: Saturday 13 September, 2 – 4 pm
Where: Novotel, Fishergate, York YO10 4FD
To book your place please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490
15/09/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Extra
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling.
Our staff and volunteers with lived experience can talk to you about your caring role and offer tips and coping strategies, as well as signpost you to other support services.
In-person
When: Monday 15 September, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1LW
“This is the only place where I can come and talk about my son, I don’t tell my friends or family.”
“I keep coming to the group because even though things are good at the moment, you never know what’s round the corner, how quickly everything can change.”
To book email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email (as above) to book your place as you will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt beforehand.
16/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
We run youth clubs just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years old). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be
together.
When: Tuesdays 16 September, 5 – 6.30 pm
The youth clubs give young carers a break and a chance to spend time with other young people who live in similar circumstances.
We enjoy arts and crafts, baking, drama, sports, music and Xbox!
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
18/09/2025 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
An evening of reflection and celebration.
As we mark 30 years of supporting carers, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our journey – and we are inviting anyone who has been part of that journey, at any time over the past three decades, to join us at our AGM.
It will be a special evening to look back, share memories, and celebrate the many lives touched along the way. Whether you’re a carer or professional who worked alongside us, a former member of staff, or even a young carer from years past (who might now be in your 40’s!) we’d love to see you. We’d love to hear how you’re doing and what our support has meant to you over the years.
When: Thursday 18 September, arrive for 5.15 pm. AGM runs 5.30 – 6.30 pm with time afterwards to meet the team.
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL.
Buffet food and drinks provided.
Book via this link or email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
23/09/2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | York Theatre Royal
Our creative workshops are continuing, and we’d love for you to join us. We will be using creative writing, art, music and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
Matt from Next Door but One theatre group will be facilitating the workshops, and we welcome all loss experiences; from bereavements to changes in identity, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job and everything in-between.
You are welcome to come to one or all the workshops. Each workshop will have a different theme, and staff from York Carers Centre will be on hand to support and join in.
Sessions will be ongoing until December 2025.
“I felt really fragile today. Like a watering can with lots of holes in it, you need to find ways of filling it up again. And doing this with everyone has done that for me.”
When: Tuesday 23 September, 10.30 – 12.30 pm
Where: York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD
To book please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Please note: These sessions are for carers only.***
24/09/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two social groups a month for unpaid carers – a welcoming safe space to connect, share, and find support from people that understand.
Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers facilitate these groups and are on hand to discuss any concerns, challenges and successes related to your caring role.
We welcome any carers to the groups; if you are not registered with us, you can register on the day.
You can bring the person you care for or come on your own. There is no need to book.
When: Wednesday 24 September, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, York YO32 3QW
“I feel really listened to. I didn’t know where to turn as things have gotten quite challenging in recent months. I’m so glad I came.”
24/09/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
We run social groups for Young Adult Carers aged 18 – 25, but young carers aged 16+ are welcome too.
Take a break from your caring role, meet other young people who live in similar circumstances, get involved, eat food and relax!
When: Wednesday 24 September, 5 – 8 pm
Where: SPARK York, 17 – 21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
Drop in anytime – stay as long as you like.
Follow @YACsYork on Instagram to see what they get up to or send a DM to find out more. Alternatively, please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
