Out and about
Walk and talk – Lauriston Community Farm/Silverknowes
Lauriston Community Farm , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 4 October, 11am - 12.30pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Lauriston Community Farm and Silverknowes. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer at VOCAL) Instructions for joining the... Read More
Book club
The Terrace Cafe Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 10 October, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Join us for a chat about all things books! We will discuss Wax Fruit by Guy McCrone. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer at VOCAL) Instructions for attending... Read More
Mushroom foraging
The Lodge Coffee House 69B Braid Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 17 October, 11am - 12.30pm About the event: Join us for a guided foraging walk to discover what is growing at this time of year. We'll learn about the uses of different mushrooms and associated folklore. Delivered... Read More
Get active with Edinburgh Leisure: Active Dance class
Meadowbank Sports Centre London Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 18 October, 3pm - 4pm About the event: Try out Active Dance which is a fun and social way to be active. This low-level dance class is a great way to work the whole body helping you... Read More
SMART Home visit
Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 24 October, 10.30am - 12pm About the event: Visit the SMART Home at Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation Support Service and see how you or someone you care for could benefit from Smart home technology that supports safe and... Read More
Walk and talk
Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells, Slateford Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells, Slateford, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 24 October, 1.30pm - 3pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Colinton Dell. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer at VOCAL) Instructions for attending the event This event will... Read More
Depression & Low Mood Support Group for unpaid carers (October)
Change Mental Health (Stafford Centre) 103 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 30th October Time: 6-7pm Where: Change Mental Health - Stafford Centre, 103 Broughton Street EH1 3RZ About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with depression and low... Read More
Book club (city centre)
Edinburgh Central Library 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 23 January, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Join us for a discussion about all things books in the lovely surroundings of Edinburgh Central Library. In this session we will be exploring L'Assomoir by Émile Zola. By attending the... Read More
Walk and talk (Botanic gardens)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, Select a State or Province:, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 30 January, 12pm - 1.30pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring a wintery Botanic Garden. Please meet at the Arboretum Place Entrance to the Royal Botanic Garden. Our walks are gentle... Read More
Weave your own foraging basket
This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: 2 sessions from Tuesday 27 February to Tuesday 5 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Join our resident forager Johanna to forage basket weaving material in an informal walking session along the Water of Leith. Then enjoy making... Read More
Walk and talk
Lauriston Community Farm , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 19 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Lauriston Community Farm. Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get some fresh air and a little... Read More
Depression & Low Mood Support Group for unpaid carers (March)
Change Mental Health (Stafford Centre) 103 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 25th of March Time: 6-7pm Where: Change Mental Health - Stafford Centre, 103 Broughton Street EH1 3RZ About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with depression and... Read More
A herbal cuppa and blether at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, Select a State or Province:, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 27 March, 10.30am - 12pm About the event: Join us in the historic Botanic Cottage that sits within the Botanic Gardens to try some organic, fresh herbal teas picked from their Edible Garden. Staff will tell tales of... Read More
Walk and talk (Saughton Park and Gardens)
Saughton Park and Gardens Saughton Park and GardensThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 3 April, 10:30am - 11:30am. About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Saughton Park and gardens. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at Vocal. Instructions for attending the event: This... Read More
Drop-in volunteering at Lauriston Farm *cancelled*
Lauriston Community Farm , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 4 April, 1pm - 3pm. About the event: Volunteer and make a real, positive difference to food and farming in Edinburgh. No previous knowledge or experience with plants or growing is needed - this is a great place... Read More
Listening Space for carers of people with dementia (April)
Newington Library 17 Fountainhall Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday, 12th of April Time: 10:15-11:15am Where: Newington Library About the event: Are you an unpaid carer caring for someone who has dementia? Are you living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Join our monthly drop-in to: talk about... Read More
Book club (city centre)
Edinburgh Central Library 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 16 April, 1pm - 2:30pm. About the event: Join us to discuss all things books in the lovely surroundings of Edinburgh Central Library. In this session, we will be exploring Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie... Read More