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. We are in the process of reinstating some face-to-face services, which can be found below.
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To book onto one of the below activities/groups call 020 8867 2380 or email support@richmondcarers.org
Online carers groups
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 to book your place. 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 continuing to work on our online 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
Virtual Photography Friday 27th August, 24th September, 29th October, 10am
At Richmond Carers Centre we believe that photography can be a powerful way to express ourselves, helping us communicate our feelings in a different way. It can also be a used as a coping mechanism.
There is a different theme each month and you are invited to bring along one picture that represents that theme for you. During the group sessions, you will have the opportunity to share your pictures and to have an open discussion with other carers joining the group. There may also be opportunities for you to exhibit your work in our email communications and on our website.
Monthly online coffee morning 12th August, 9th September, 14th October 2021, 11am-12noon
Monthly online coffee afternoon Tuesday 24th August, 28th September, 26th, October 2021, 2-3pm
The monthly online coffee mornings and afternoons provide an opportunity to chat with other carers over a cuppa and a piece of cake. The sessions last about an hour, and carers are invited to bring a positive news story with them to share and discuss with the group.
Online book club Friday 6th August, 3rd September, 1st October, 10.30-11.30am
New members welcome to join a supportive group who love to read! No reading list, just bring along the book you are currently reading and share with the group. You may find a new book that you wouldn’t otherwise have read and make some new friends too. Please call us on 020 8867 2380 or email support@richmondcarers.org to express your interest and we will let you know further details including how to access the group via Zoom.
Face-to-face carers groups
Kew Gardens Trip Tuesday 17th August, 21st September, 19th October 2021
Monthly trip to Kew Gardens where you have 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 at the Victoria Gate to enter the gardens at 10am.
Limited spaces, to book call 020 8867 2380 or email support@richmondcarers.org
Carers Walk in Bushy Park Thursday 7th October 2021
Lieve Ashworth, a qualified Wellbeing Walks leader, will take you on a guided, one-hour walk around Bushy Park. These walks will run monthly starting in October. Meet promptly at The Pheasantry Café in Bushy Park to start the walk at 10am.
To book your space call 020 8867 2380 or email support@richmondcarers.org
Garden Gang Monday 23rd August, 27th September, 25th October 2021
We are pleased to welcome the return of our Garden Gang. Come to the centre and enjoy tending to the garden that has unfortunately been neglected since March last year. The group will meet monthly on the fourth Monday of the month at 10am.
Limited spaces. To book call 020 8867 2380 or email support@richmondcarers.org
