Regular Groups and Activities
Richmond Carers Centre runs a number of regular groups and activities, open to all adult carers registered with Richmond Carers Centre. This is a blended service offering both online and face-to-face sessions, details of which can be found below. To book onto one of the below activities/groups call 020 8867 2380 or email support@richmondcarers.org
Our online sessions are run online using Zoom. If you are not familiar with Zoom, please don’t worry as we are available to support you with this. Just let us know and we will be happy to guide you on how to use the platform.
To book onto any of our online groups, please email us at support@richmondcarers.org or call 020 8867 2380. When your place has been confirmed you will receive an email with a link to join the group along with instructions for using Zoom and information on how the group will work.
We are always developing our programme of groups and activities and we would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions or ideas as this will help us in our planning. Please email support@richmondcarers.org or call 020 8867 2380
Kew Gardens Trip
This monthly trip to Kew Gardens offers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the delights of Kew Gardens. Carers go free as part of our membership with the Community Access Scheme. Meet promptly to enter the gardens as a group.
10.30am-finish
Tuesdays 5th March, 2nd April and 7th May
Venue: Kew Gardens
Lunch for Former Carers
Join us for a light lunch where you will be able to socialise with other former carers.
12noon-1.30pm
Wednesday 6th March
Venue: Twickenham
DIVA at the Victoria & Albert Museum
DIVA celebrates the power and creativity of iconic performers, exploring and redefining the role of ‘diva’ and how this has been subverted or embraced over time across opera, stage, popular music, and film. Highlights include Bob Mackie’s flame dress worn by Tina Turner and Elton John’s 50th birthday outfit complete with wig and boat hat. This exhibition includes a musical headset experience (NB. not compatible with hearing aids and cochlear implants).
Entry at 12.30 and 1pm
Thursday 7th March
Venue: South Kensington
Swimming Club
Richmond Carers Centre has hired swimming lanes so you can enjoy a swim with other carers. Timings include 15 minutes either side to allow time for changing.
2.45-4pm (pool time 3-3.45pm)
Fridays 8th March, 5th April and 3rd May
Venue: Teddington
Coffee Mornings
Join us for a hot drink and friendly conversation with fellow carers.
10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays 13th March, 3rd April and 1st May
Venue: Twickenham Green
Easter Wreath Making
Join us to create an Easter wreath celebrating the coming of Spring. Using a variety of materials, you will have the opportunity to be creative and make a beautiful piece for your home, whilst enjoying friendly company in this group activity.
11am-1pm
Tuesday 19th March;
1-3pm
Thursday 28th March
Venue: Twickenham Green
Art Club
The sessions will explore a range of art mediums with the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and connect with other carers in a relaxed environment. April’s activity will focus on making a decorative design using a deep box frame and craft embellishments. In May the group will design and paint a wooden chopping board as a decorative hanging piece using acrylic paints.
11am-1pm
Wednesday 20th March, Thursdays 4th April and 2nd May
Venue: Twickenham Green
Yoga
Our Yoga sessions offer a chance to stretch your body, improve flexibility, strengthen your muscles and improve overall wellbeing by including different breathing and relaxation techniques. You should leave the sessions feeling energised, relaxed and better equipped to face the day. The sessions are for any ability with options to modify certain poses and use props to allow them to be more accessible and accommodate any injury or physical restrictions. (NB. This is an 8 week course, you should aim to attend at least 6 of the 8 sessions)
10.30-11.45am
Wednesday 27th March
Venue: Eel Pie Island
Mocktail Making Workshop for Young Adult Carers
Learn how to make fancy mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) from a professional mixologist, whilst getting to know other young adult carers.
For Young Adult Carers aged 18-25 only
12-3pm
Tuesday 2nd April
Venue: Richmond
Vatini Pottery Studio
Come along and paint a pottery piece in a friendly setting whilst chatting with other carers. The piece will be glazed after the session so can collect your piece to take home.
11am-1pm
Thursday 11th April
Venue: Vatini Pottery Studio, Twickenham
Pilates
Pilates is a low impact exercise that helps to improve your body’s strength and balance while using breathing techniques to control your movement. Our sessions are suitable for any ability and no previous experience is needed. The tutor will adapt the exercises to accommodate any injuries or physical restrictions. (NB. This is a 6-week course, you should aim to attend at least 4 of the 6 sessions)
10.30-11.45am
Wednesdays 17th and 24th April; 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May
Venue: Eel Pie Island
Pizza Making at Pizza Express
Join us for a lively lunch of fun and games while learning how to make your own pizza. A great opportunity to have a good time and enhance your cooking skills. Kick off the session with a drink and some nibbles. Then get stuck into dough tossing and pizza making, taking your pick from a selection of fresh ingredients, before tucking in to your delicious creation.
2-4pm
Thursday 18th April
Venue: East Sheen
Massage
Join us for a relaxing massage with an experienced practitioner that will leave you feeling calm and centred. Our practitioner will help you to understand your body and give you some self-care tips to use at home as well. Sessions will be 20 minutes long and take place over two days.
10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am and 12noon
Tuesdays 23rd April and 7th May
Venue: Twickenham Green
Coffee Mornings for Parent Carers
The coffee morning for parent carers and young adult carers aged 18-25 meets in the beautiful setting of Marble Hill House and Gardens. In April’s Coffee Morning we are joined by the Family Matters team from RUILS. They can explain the support they offer to Parent Carers and how to access this support.
10.30am-12noon
Wednesday 24th April
Venue: Marble Hill
Spring Social Evening
Come along to our spring Social Evening to meet other carers and enjoy some refreshments and games.
6-8pm
Wednesday 24th April
Venue: Twickenham Green
Summer Wreath Making
Join us to create wreath celebrating the coming of Summer. Using a variety of materials including flowers and ribbons, you will have the opportunity to be creative and make a beautiful piece for your home, whilst enjoying friendly company in this group activity.
11am-1pm
Wednesday 8th May
Venue: Twickenham Green
Canvas Painting for Parent Carers and Young Adult Carers
Come along for a relaxing session of canvas painting with acrylic paints whilst having a chat with other carers.
11am-1pm
Tuesday 21st May
Venue: Twickenham Green
Creative Writing
Writing can be a great way to express yourself and release some tension. In this relaxed session we will share some inspirations and have a go at writing our own short piece or poem, while enjoying some light refreshments. No experience necessary, just come along and have some fun.
5.30-7pm
Tuesday 28th May
Venue: Twickenham Green