Activities
Activities
Bath Café (Carers Only)
Meet others in Bath that understand the challenges of looking after someone. Build friendships, share your experiences, and enjoy a relaxing cuppa!
House of Frankenstein
Did you know that in 1816, Mary Shelley wrote a lot of the famous Frankenstein novel, while living in Bath? Join us this Halloween to immerse yourself if the history of Shelley and all things Frankenstein, including a thrilling horror walkthrough experience in the basement - gasp!
Beginner Crochet Course
Join the lovely Marcelle, from Adult Community Learning to learn the basics of the relaxing art of crochet.
Make a Planter
Learn how to make a small wooden planter for your garden at the Somerdale Shed and Community Garden in Keynsham.
Fabric Printing
Get hands-on with textile art and leave the session with your own hand printed t-shirt and tote bag!
Seasonal Textile Course
Join Adult Community Learning to create a seasonal work of art using felting, stitching, and applique.
Archery
An introduction to the sport of archery in the great outdoors. You’ll learn how to shoot an arrow - and hopefully how to hit a target!
Tour of Bath Abbey
Learn more about the historic Bath Abbey building and explore the new spaces recently created as part of the £20million Footprints Project.
Clothes Repair
Got clothing in need of repair? Whether it’s a broken zip, split seam, or a fallen hem, bring your item of clothing and get one-on-one guidance to fix it.
Fairfield House Tour and Lunch
Did you know that the Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, lived at Fairfield House in the 1930s? Learn about his connections to Bath and the history of this building, followed by a delicious Caribbean lunch.
Introduction to Bach Flower Remedies
Unlock the power of nature with Bach flower remedies. These remedies are a natural method of healing and emotional support. Discover how these can support your wellbeing with local therapist, Celia Stewart.
Festive Needle Felting
Get creative with The Carers' Centre this Christmas! Make lovely penguin or polar bear Christmas decorations using the needle felting technique.
Colour and Style Theory
Learn more about colour and style analysis in this fun informal session. Explore colour theory, your relationship to colour and what you wear throughout the year.
Make a Rag Star Decoration
Enjoy a relaxing evening with others making a star decoration out of strips of fabric.
Book Club
Join a welcoming, supportive group with other book enthusiasts! Members take it in turns to choose something for the rest of the group to read and discuss.
Craft Group
Join a welcoming, supportive group with other crafters! Bring along your latest craft project and enjoy a chat with others. No tuition given but there will be plenty of good company!
Creative Writing
Join a welcoming, supportive group to explore creative writing! Writing is an expressive outlet that can be healing, transformative and enjoyable.
Mindfulness
Join Carmen as she takes you through some simple mindfulness lessons. These sessions are designed to soothe tension, stress and anxiety.
Bath Wellbeing Walks
Take in some fresh air and lovely scenery as you explore the beautiful city of Bath.
Cooking Course
Join our fun (and tasty!) cooking course, where you'll learn all about good nutrition. This course is run in partnership with Adult Community Learning.
Christmas Card Making
Enjoy a festive morning making Christmas cards in the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Art Gallery.
Elvis Film Night
Join our first ever film night! See the recently released film, Elvis starring Tom Hanks, which explores Elvis Presley’s life and music.
Woodland Activities
Try your hand at outdoor activities like fire-lighting, cooking, and whittling, or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the woodland.
Reiki/Crystal Healing Sessions
Learn about how reiki and crystals can encourage the body’s self-healing abilities, to promote relaxation and wellbeing.
Winter Yoga Retreat
Enjoy some gentle and restorative yoga to bring balance at this busy time of year, with homemade nutritious snacks and intention setting through a magical salt bowl ceremony!
Wreath Sewing
Sew a beautiful felt wreath you can use to decorate your home this Christmas.
Christmas at Tyntesfield
Get into the spirit of the season and enjoy a visit to this beautiful Victorian house to see it decked out in all its festive finery, both inside and out.
Seasonal Storytelling
Join us online to listen to seasonal, nature-based tales told from the heart.
Five Children and It
The Egg Christmas Show returns with a new take on this classic story by E. Nesbitt, performed by an award-winning theatre company.
Midsomer Norton Café (Plus One)
Come together with others that understand. This is a welcoming and supportive space where you can bring along your loved one too!
Keynsham Café (Carers only)
Join other people that also look after a loved one for a relaxing cuppa. You’ll receive a warm welcome from our café host and meet a friendly and supportive bunch!
Dementia Café (carers only)
A dedicated space for people who look after someone with dementia. Come together with your community at The Carers' Centre.
Dementia Café
A space for those who look after someone with dementia to come together and chat. As well as a space for your loved one to enjoy with an experienced facilitator.
AWP Mental Health Peer Group
Enjoy a relaxed and dedicated space for those looking after someone with a mental health difficulty. Run in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Parent Carer Café
Do you look after a child with additional needs? At this welcoming new café, you’ll meet other parent carers and gain expert advice from the café host - a parent of three children with additional needs.
Autumn Refreshing Days
Enjoy a relaxing day just for you with a choice of gentle activities and creative workshops. Refreshments and lunch provided. Priority given to newly registered carers.
Manicure or Pedicure Voucher
Unwind and have your hands or feet pampered with a massage and varnish. Vouchers can be used any weekday 9am–7pm. Priority given to carers who can’t access our usual activities.
Phone Café on Fridays
Our Phone Cafés provide the opportunity to chat with others who understand the ups and downs of caring from the comfort of your own home.
Phone Café on Wednesdays
Our Phone Cafés provide the opportunity to chat with others who understand the ups and downs of caring from the comfort of your own home.
Online Café on Mondays
Take a relaxing break and join us for a video call and cuppa via Zoom! It's an opportunity to meet with others who understand the challenges of looking after someone.
Online Café on Saturdays
Take a relaxing break and join us for a video call and cuppa via Zoom! It's an opportunity to meet with others who understand the challenges of looking after someone.
Pottery
Make your own personalised wall hanging from clay! Local potter Andrew Eddleston will be on hand to assist and teach you techniques to create your own unique design.
Pamper Night
Treat yourself at the end of a long winter. Come along, have a drink and some nibbles and be guided through a full facial treatment using some lovely products.
Basket Weaving
Enjoy a relaxing evening with others weaving your own individual small basket using coloured raffia.
Refreshing Days
Enjoy a relaxing day just for you with a choice of gentle activities and creative workshops. Refreshments and lunch provided. Priority given to newly registered carers.
Pancake Day Celebration
Come along and enjoy some good company and some yummy savoury and sweet pancakes! There’ll also be time to test your Shrove Tuesday knowledge and win a prize in our quiz.
Indoor Bouldering
Challenge yourself physically and mentally in this fun introductory session. You’ll learn all you need to know to get on the wall with confidence!
Food, Mood, Mind and Memory
Join Nicolle Appleton, a local registered nutritionist, to learn how to eat well and feel well!
This is our Musical
A musical with a difference! Using stories from the audience the actors will instantly create a brand-new musical complete with characters, songs and choreography and live music.
Sashiko
Also known as visible mending this Japanese sewing technique allows you to transform worn, torn or stained clothing giving your items a new lease of life!
American Museum
Discover more about early American culture and history in this beautiful stately home and enjoy a stroll in the lovely gardens with its stunning views.
The Natural World
Create some nature-themed artwork and craft inspired by the Victoria Art Gallery’s special exhibition Wetland Spring.
Improver Crochet Course
Develop your crochet skills in this 6-week course. Topics will cover working in rows and the round, increasing and decreasing stitches, colour changes and more!
Boccia
Come and enjoy a fun, friendly and spirited game of Boccia! Similar to bowls it requires skill rather than speed or strength so is suitable for all.
Stained Glass Beehive
Create a beautiful stained-glass beehive, to hang in your window at home or to give as a gift.
Gardening Sessions
Connect with the earth and get back to nature while helping us in our beautiful garden. Led by experienced
gardener John Tucker.
Feedback and Felting
The National Trust invites you to join them for a tour and needle felting craft session. Hear about the redevelopment plans for the Assembly Rooms and share your feedback.
Stourhead
An opportunity to visit this majestic Palladian villa and what has been described as one of the world’s most beautiful landscape gardens.
DIY Natural Spa Products
In this fun and relaxed workshop, you’ll learn to make your own natural bath bombs, face masks and cream.
Introduction to the Aura and Chakra System
Learn basic techniques to create harmony, balance and vitality by intuitively working with your body’s own energy system.
Solar Printing
Explore this simple process that uses the power of the sun to make beautiful paper prints.
Bookshop Crawl
Spend the afternoon exploring Bath’s beautiful bookshops with fellow book lovers, swap recommendations, and add a book or two to your collection!
Visit Fairfield Animal Centre
Enjoy a fun day out with the whole family at this nature centre set in 15 acres of a country park with alpacas, donkeys, emus, wallabies and more!
‘I See You’ Walking Tour
As part of the Fringe Arts Bath Festival, you’re invited to join the creators of this exhibition for an exclusive tour. Featuring photos taken by carers, the exhibition will be displayed along the streets of Bath.
Floral Felting Course
Taking inspiration from the garden you’ll use wet felting and nuno felting techniques to create some lovely floral and leaf-themed projects.
Axe Throwing
Channel your inner lumberjack and learn how to score a bullseye like a pro in this fun and relaxed session.
Visit Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Enjoy amazing wildlife up close! Home to the world’s largest collection of swans, geese and ducks, as well as being the only place to see all six species of flamingos.
Intermediate Crochet Course
For confident crocheters, you’ll make a winter hat of your choice and some small Christmas decorations.
Bath Record Office Tour
Explore 900 years of historic archives and discover the collections stored here, with a particular focus on documents related to the Theatre Royal dating back to the 1700s.
Decopatch Bird
Get creative with paper and glue and turn a plain white bird into a colourful hanging decoration for your home.
Sound Bath
Be guided by voice and the sounds of crystal bowls into a deep relaxed state of mind and body.
CV Meeting April
Join other members of Carers' Voice online at our April meeting, where we discuss opportunities to have your voices heard!
Phone Café on Tuesdays
Our Phone Cafés provide the opportunity to chat with others who understand the ups and downs of caring from the comfort of your own home.
CV Meeting June
Join other members of Carers' Voice at our June meeting, where we discuss opportunities to have your voices heard!
Flower weaving
Learn how to weave colourful flowers using a loom during this relaxing craft activity.
Family Day
Enjoy creative workshops from local organisations with your child at our Family Day!
Tredegar House
Enjoy a visit to one of the most significant late 17th century houses in the UK, situated within 90 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland.
Carers Voice Meeting - October
Join us for October's open meeting to have your say on the Carers Strategy for Bath and North East Somerset and hear from the Young Carers Council.
Knitting Circle
Bring your knitting projects and enjoy some company while you knit. There won’t be any formal tuition, but these sessions will be supported by a knitting tutor who will be on hand if help is needed.
Introduction to Tarot
Learn the meanings of the cards, understand the symbolic language of tarot and discover how it can be used for personal growth.
Keynsham Park Run
Get together with other carers and walk (or run) this 5k route. A great chance to get some exercise, meet new people and have a laugh.
Forest Bathing
Connect with nature through mindful exercises and learn how to bring these benefits into your daily life.
Theatre History Walk
Bath is known for its theatres, but many have come and gone. On this walk, you’ll learn more about Bath’s past theatres and the social history of the city.
Weston-Super-Mare
We're off to the seaside! Take a stroll along the prom, enjoy fish and chips on the pier, play in the arcades and enjoy the golden sandy beaches.
Canal Boat Trip
Join us for a peaceful canal cruise from the Bradford-on-Avon lock. Sit back, relax, and enjoy spectacular views of the town, valley and local wildlife.
English Paper Piecing
Learn the basics of the English paper piecing method in this creative session.
Mushroom Foraging
Discover the world of wild mushrooms with a local Botanist.
An Afternoon of Singing
Enjoy a fun afternoon singing uplifting songs. No previous singing or musical experience needed!
Ayurvedic Facelift
Learn gentle techniques you can use at home to release tension from the face and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Games group
Play and share your favourite board or card games with your caring community!
Intro to our online account area
Come and join other carers to learn more about The Carers' Centre's new online account area!
History of Cleveland Pools
Come along and discover the fascinating history of Britain’s oldest lido.
Christmas Stained Glass
Create some beautiful Christmas themed stained-glass.
Self Esteem Workshop (and pizza making!)
Discover easy ways to boost your self esteem, whilst making a yummy pizza!
Yoga Course
Learn gentle yoga and energy techniques to help you relax, followed by a cuppa and a chat.
Origami
Create a beautiful autumnal origami garland to decorate your home with.
Quilting and Patchwork Course
Enjoy sewing and playing with fabrics and leave having created a beautiful patchwork cushion.
Herbal Remedy Workshop
Discover how to use plants to make an effective herbal remedy for coughs and colds with a local Medical Herbalist.
Magistrates Talk
Find out exactly what magistrates do in this interactive session and participate in a mock trial!
Pure Spa
Take an hour to yourself and fully relax in The Academy’s spa.
Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing
Join a local teacher for a guided relaxation session and learn techniques that you can use at home.
Make an Advent Calendar
Get ready for the festive season and make your very own advent calendar!
Film Night: The Peanut Butter Falcon
Join us for a heart-warming 'hidden gem' of a film - refreshments and popcorn provided!
Print Making (1)
Explore a special exhibition at Victoria Art Gallery and create your own printed tote bag.
DIY Christmas Decorations
Come together with your family and make one-of-a-kind Christmas decorations for your home.
Tour and Craft
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Assembly Rooms, followed by an activity led by a local artist.
Watercolour Christmas Cards
Design and create beautiful handmade Christmas cards to give to your loved ones.
Christmas at Dyrham Park
Go back in time and explore Christmas through the ages at Dyrham House!
Bereavement Help Point
A relaxed and supportive community-based drop in where all people who are bereaved are welcome. Run in partnership with Dorothy House Hospice and We Hear You (WHY).
Carers Voice Meeting - March
Have your say! Your voice and experiences as a carer matter. During this meeting we will be joined by The Carers' Centre's Chair of Trustees, Frank Mowat.
Carers Voice Meeting - December
Time to reflect and discuss the positive impact Carers' Voice has had for unpaid carers in 2023!
The Pleasure Gardens of Bath Talk
Take part in a fascinating talk on the history of Bath’s pleasure gardens.
Beginner Jewellery Making
Join a local tutor to learn a range of beading techniques to make beautiful jewellery!
Mosaic Art Course
Design and craft your own mosaic coaster using colourful glass tiles, alongside a local artist and illustrator.
Punch Needling
Join our wonderful volunteers for a creative, hands-on session of punch needling!
Intermediate Tarot
Join us for a mystical afternoon session designed to enhance your divination skills.
Print Magic for Families
Bring along your family for a fun and creative printmaking session! Suitable for children aged 5 years old and above.
Needle Felting
Led by a local artist and felt maker, join this creative session all about the art of needle felting.
Understanding Yourself
Join life coach, Sue Judge, for an empowering workshop on self-awareness to help your health and wellbeing.
Old Theatre Royal
Step behind the scenes of this grand landmark in the heart of Bath.
Lunch at Rose Cottage
You and your plus one can enjoy a delicious lunch at a local café.
Willow Weaving
Try something new in this fun craft session, led by local willow weaver - Mary Cross.
Fun Singing
Join local signer for this fun and informal singing session that's sure to boost your mood!
Bath Abbey Tower Tour
Come along to admire the city of Bath from above and learn more about the Abbey.
Building Resilience
Learn tools and techniques to help navigate challenging times with life coach, Sue Judge.
Hand Reflexology
Taught by a local reflexologist, this short course will leave you with the skills to boost your wellbeing.
The Golden Age of Bath Walk
Explore the charming streets of Bath during this relaxed walk, suitable for all levels of walker.
Photography - Nature and Wellbeing
Join this relaxing and fun photography session and connect with nature.
Oakham Treasures
Dive into the UK's retail and farming history at this memorabilia-filled museum!
Exploding Book Making
Led by a local artist, you'll visit the Ladybird Books exhibition and head to the Roman Baths for a fun and unusual craft activity!
Keynsham Café (Plus One)
Find your caring community! This is a warm and welcoming space for you and your loved one.
Bath Café (Plus One)
Come along (either with your loved one or alone) and relax with a cuppa.
Carers Voice Meeting - January
Dive into 2024 and continue building on the fantastic achievements of Carers' Voice! New members always welcome!
Creative Day (ages 5-10)
A fantastic day of creativity for young carers! Expect lots of art, craft, and fun!
Team Challenge Day
Work together in a small team to solve a variety of fun and interesting challenges!
Archery (1)
Join this exciting activity and learn how to use a bow and arrow for the ancient sport of archery! No experience necessary.
Creative Day (ages 11+)
Try your hand at collaborative art making, painting, craft, and much more!
Bath Abbey Trip
A tour for young people aged 10+ years old at Bath Abbey. They'll explore the beautiful stained glass windows and create their very own stained glass jar and a Tudor clay tile.
Easter Egg Hunt
Children aged 5 - 10 years old can join our Easter bonanza! They can expect music, craft, games, an easter egg hunt and a whole heap of fun!
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Young people aged 13+ years old can join us on the water for a fun day of stand-up (or trying to!) paddleboarding.
Young Carer Choir
For young people aged 8 - 12 years old to sing in our Young Carer Choir! This is an exciting 10-week activity to build an inspiring group and showcase their talent.
Introduction to Wellbeing
A safe space for young carers of all ages to meet, make new friends and explore their emotions. They'll be making craft tools to identify things that help when emotions become overwhelming.
Ammerdown Wellbeing Walk
Get together with other young carers of all ages to explore the magical Ammerdown woods, connect with nature and enjoy a picnic.
Kayaking
For young people aged 13+, we'll spend the afternoon kayaking along the river as we try NOT to get wet!
Time for You: Wellbeing Walk (Chew Valley Lake)
Young people of all ages are welcome to come along as we connect with nature and explore wellbeing techniques.
Mini Golf and Picnic
Join us for a fun round of golf and a picnic in the park! This activity welcomes young people 5 - 11 years old.
Bath Spa University Summer School
A summer school like no other! Explore different art forms and learn new skills with Bath Spa University. This activity welcomes young people aged 13 and over.
Family Film
Join us for a special screening suitable for the whole family! This activity welcomes young people of all ages.
Bath City Farm
Come along for an exciting day where you can meet the animals and learn more about the farm! This activity welcomes young people aged 8 and above.
Creative Day
Explore your creativity and expect lots of crafts, music and fun! This activity welcomes young people of all ages.
YC Family Day
Enjoy creative workshops from local organisations with your child at our Family Day!
Back to School craft
Young carers can come together and celebrate the start of the new school year by getting creative with crafts.
Create your own Halloween decorations
This is the perfect activity to get your child ready for trick or treating!
Collaborative Art
Your child can get stuck in (and messy!) in this collaborative art session with their peers to create a fantastic piece of art.
Make your own Christmas Cards
A fun and festive session for young carers of all ages to get involved in.
Print Making
Young carers get to explore their creativity and self-expression in this 3-day creative arts workshop, the perfect way to spend their half term!
Trip to Westonbirt
Young people can enjoy a fun walk through an autumnal Westonbirt Arboretum and create an art piece inspired by their surroundings.
Theatre Trip – Wendy: A Peter Pan Story
An exciting opportunity for your child to visit the theatre and see a wonderful production of Wendy: A Peter Pan Story!
Festive Family Film: Klaus
A fun afternoon for the whole family! Come along to watch a festive film and get in the holiday spirit!
Tobogganing
Hit the slopes and join us for a fun day out! This activity welcomes young people aged 5 - 12 years old.
Teen Yoga and Hot Chocolate
Young people, aged 11 - 17 years old, can enjoy a relaxing yoga session followed by a delicious hot chocolate!
Introduction to Wellbeing (11 to 17 years old)
A fun and creative session designed to help young people manage their stress.
Introduction to Wellbeing (5 to 11 years old)
Breathe like a dragon! This session is a fun and creative space for young carers to learn how manage their emotions.
Pancake Portraits (5 to 11 years old)
Young carers can have fun recreating themselves as pancakes!
Pancake Portraits (9 to 14 years old)
Young people can get creative (whilst making pancakes!) and learn more about looking after themselves.
Music Taster Session
Led by Bath Philharmonia, young people can try out different instruments and unlock their musical talents! No previous experience necessary.
Art Taster Session
In partnership with Bath Spa University, young people (13 - 17 years old) will be introduced to automated artworks by local artist, Natasha Kidd.
Voices for Life Choir
Voices for Life have a fantastic opportunity for young people (7 - 12 years old) to join city-wide choir! No singing experience necessary.
Fabric Design
Young people can let their creativity flow and design their own t-shirt!
Design a Social Action Poster
Get creative for a cause! Young people can design a poster about something that is important to them!
Clay Tile Design
Young cares of all ages are able to join this exciting session and design their own clay tile scene!
Tie Dye
Get ready for summer! Young people of all ages are able to come along create their very own tie dye designs.
Summer Craft
Hello summer! This fun-filled session will be full of art, music, games and snacks! Suitable for young carers of all ages.
Young Carer Aspiration Conference
Young people (aged 14 and above) can join us for a day at UWE Bristol to explore everything from university life, apprenticeships and young carers' rights.
Journal Making and Pizza Night
Young people (9 years old and above) can come along to create their own unique journal and enjoy a yummy pizza!
Dependent Machines
Led by an experienced artist, young carers (13 - 17 years old) can learn about and get creative with automated artworks.
Bowling
Young carers, aged 10 - 17 years old, can meet others and enjoy a fun game of bowling!
Music Making with Bath Philharmonia
Bath Philharmonia are back with another exciting musical opportunity for young carers aged 10 - 17 years old, culminating in a live performance!
Bath Abbey and Tower Tour
This is a special tour of Bath Abbey and the tower, featuring creative workshops for young carers and an amazing view of the city!
Make your own bird feeders
Connect with nature! Young people (aged 5+ years old) can make their very own bird feeders and help local wildlife.
A Trip to the Theatre
Young people (13 - 17 years old) can watch a modern day interpretation of Macbeth by William Shakespeare at The Egg!
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