Carer's Wellbeing Day - 12th June 2019
Please click on this link for more details of the Carer's Information Day to be held at York House in Twickenham on 12th June.
https://www.richmondcarers.org/carerswellbeingday/
Richmond Carers Centre's summer programme of activities is now out (Updated May19)
Registered carers can attend free workshops on topics as varied as relaxation techniques, gardening on a budget, and a guide to the Carers Allowance. There is also our regular programme of free groups and social events , including the Art Group, Book Club and River Crane Walks, plus Carers Culture Club, with outings to Kew Gardens, the Bank of England and London Wetlands Centre. Read the full programme.
Unpaid carers who are not registered with Richmond Carers Centre are welcome to contact us for advice and information, on 020 8867 2380 or email info@richmondcarers.org
Initiatives in Whitton
Food Bank: (part of Richmond Food Bank)
Located at Whitton Community Centre, Percy Rd, Twickenham TW2 6JL; every Friday between 09.30am-12.30pm, which incorporates a friendship cafe with free coffee/tea and pastries/biscuits. Email: brenda.martin@cotlg.org.uk
Cooked dinner for students at Whitton Academy: For six weeks started on 23 April 2019. To support children who may not otherwise have an evening meal, this service runs during the exam period. Email: brenda.martin@cotlg.org.uk
Life skills course (Christians Against Poverty): An eight-week course which incorporates wellbeing, budgeting, eating on a low budget, healthy relationships, communication and more.
Venue: Whitton Methodist Church Percy Road, Twickenham TW2 6JL starting 25 April 2019; every Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm.
Lead: Rachel Abraham. Book by calling 07706170130
Please find below details of the our local Carers Hub:
Lead contact: Melissa Wilks
Email: chiefexec@richmondcarers.org
Website: http://www.richmondchs.org