21/01/2025 10:30 am | Yorkshire Museum
Enjoy a movie with us!
Join us at the Community Cinema Club for a screening of Mamma Mia!
The event is free and refreshments will be provided! Come on your own, bring the person you care for, or invite a friend to join in the fun.
This event is run in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society York – all carers are welcome.
When: Tuesday 21 January, 10.30 am
Where: Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR
To book email York Carers Centre on events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Carer activities throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
21/01/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Our youth clubs are just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be together.
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!
When: Tuesday 21 January, 5 – 6.30 pm
***Activities throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
28/01/2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Friends Meeting House
Join us for a relaxing morning dedicated to self-care. Learn simple, practical techniques that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine to improve your wellbeing.
No prior experience is needed. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a mindful, peaceful morning.
Mindfulness for carers is facilitated by Ali Gear, Mindfulness Association.
When: Tuesday 28 January, 10.30 – 12.30 am
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
To book please email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Activities throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
“Thank you for leading us so nicely I have learnt a lot, and it has helped me so much.”
28/01/2025 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
This is a friendly and relaxed group for anyone who supports someone with a mental health condition.
It’s a time to focus on your own wellbeing, connect with others who share similar experiences, and take part in gentle activities.
Please note: the group now meets on the last Tuesday of each month (previously the last Wednesday.)
When: Tuesday 28 January, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
***Activities throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
29/01/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two monthly support groups for unpaid carers in York, providing a space to connect, share experiences, and receive peer support from others who understand your situation.
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 during the group.
***Carer Hubs throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
When: Wednesday 29 Janaury, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
“It’s important for me to come to this group as it’s the only time I spend away from my caring role. It’s good to talk to other carers.”
29/01/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Tang Hall Community Centre
Visit to the market and special ‘Pickling Workshop’ with Chef Jim Gilroy!
Join us for a visit to the Food Circle project with a look round the sustainable food market, a special meal and a ‘Pickling Workshop’ run by Tang of Tang Hall’s Head Chef Jim Gilroy!
Food Circle is a Community Interest Company that runs a market, twice a week, at Tang Hall Community Centre. Their focus is on good quality local, seasonal produce. Organic or unsprayed/low input wherever possible. The market has a selection of fresh vegetables from local sources. It also has dry stores, dairy, frozen meat & fish. The majority of their suppliers are small scale, and have values aligned to the Food Circle way. Food Circle also hosts the popular “Tang” food event each month with Tang of Tang Hall showcasing Chef Jim’s pickles, preserves and more.
When: Wednesday 29 January, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York YO31 0UG
Follow @YACsYork on Instagram to see what they get up to or send a DM to find out more. Alternatively email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
30/01/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | York Carers Centre
Do you love crafting?
Do you want to connect with other carers whilst getting creative?
Why not join us for a relaxed, informal craft group where you can work on your own project alongside fellow crafty carers.
Sharron Smith and Alison Wheatley will be at the group to greet you and provide refreshments.
You can join us in person or online.
When: Thursday 30 January, 2 – 4 pm
Where: York Carers Centre, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
To book please email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Activities throughout January are part of our LOVE January festival which is all about helping carers restore their incredible resilience and take some much needed time for themselves. The LOVE January activities are an opportunity for peer support, kindness, and fun.
Join us this January as we try to brighten the month with activities that inspire wellbeing, connection, and joy for carers of all ages!***
31/01/2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | York St. John Univeristy
Carers café and campus tour
Join us for a carers café in the dining room extension at York St John University for hot drinks and cakes. Hosted by Specialist Support Advisers this session is a chance to meet up with friends from our group and to meet new friends who are unpaid carers attending York St John Uni. After the carers café we will have a chance to go on a tour of some of the campus highlights with the Widening Participation Team
04/02/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Our youth clubs are just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be together.
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!
When: Tuesday 4 February, 5 – 6.30 pm
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
11/02/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
We run two monthly support groups for unpaid carers in York, providing a space to connect, share experiences, and receive peer support from others who understand your situation.
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 during the group.
When: Tuesday 11 February, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
“It’s important for me to come to this group as it’s the only time I spend away from my caring role. It’s good to talk to other carers.”
