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This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Monday 13 May, 1pm – 2:30pm.

About the event:  

Join this session to find out how VOCAL can support you to manage money better and understand which benefits you and your family might be eligible for.
Join Jeanne-Marie and Shirley (Benefits Advisor) to learn about how VOCAL can support you to manage your money better and to find out which benefits you, your family and the person you care for may be entitled to.

Delivered by:

Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer and Shirley Morris, Carer Support Practitioner at Vocal.

Instructions for joining the event:

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Thursday 25 April, 1pm – 2pm.

About the event:  

Join us for a chat about all things books! We will choose a book together, and meet regularly to discuss what we have read. In this session, we will be exploring The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.
By attending the event, carers will:
– Have an opportunity to meet others who enjoy reading
– Explore different books that you may not have considered reading before
– Hear other people’s thoughts about the book we read, to gain new perspectives and ideas.

Delivered by:

Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at Vocal.

Instructions for joining the event:

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Wednesday 15 May, 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

About the event:  

Join this session at the Edinburgh Remakery to learn how to make a small book with pockets for keeping little mementoes. You will use re-purposed materials such as papers, envelopes, book pages, wrapping and fabrics.

Delivered by:

The Edinburgh Remakery will be delivering this session. They are an award-winning environmental social enterprise based in Leith, North Edinburgh. Founded in 2012, their mission is to put an end to waste by providing people and communities with the skills and opportunities to live more sustainably. More information here https://www.edinburghremakery.org.uk/about/

Instructions for attending the event:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Wednesday 15 May, 11:30am – 1pm.

About the event:  

This event was advertised incorrectly, it is actually an Anchoring and Grounding meditation. Details below:

Join Carol for an anchoring and grounding meditation where you will be guided into a safe and serene nature setting. This meditation will be followed by a sharing circle.

Delivered by:

Carol Watson. Carol is passionate about wellness in a rounded, holistic way and has been a Wellness Therapist for 20 years offering many hands-on, traditional, complementary therapies such as reflexology, reiki, massage and clinical hypnotherapy.

Instructions for attending the event:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Monday 3 July, 11am – 12:30pm.

About the event:  

Do you feel worried about speaking up and advocating for yourself or the person you’re caring for? Would you like to feel confident communicating in meetings and difficult situations? Join Louise, a Speech Therapist to explore the reasons why we can feel stuck communicating our thoughts and to give you tools for using your voice confidently and with ease.

Delivered by:

Louise Day, Speech Therapist.

Louise Day (BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy) is a voice coach supporting singers to find their true identity and do what they love – perform with ease and joy. She draws on her years of experience helping clients meet their goals, measure progress and make theory easy and accessible as well as interest in holistic healing methods such as mindfulness, mindset work and vocal embodiment. She is a trained classical singer and has sung in Scottish-wide choirs.

For many years she supported families of non-speaking and autistic children. Here she gained many transferable skills in communicating with others and supporting people through distressing situations.

Instructions for joining the event:

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Thursday 9 May, 11am – 1pm.

About the event:  

In this workshop, Makiko will walk you through each step of making a spring Origami wreath in a relaxing environment. Suitable for beginners and all materials will be provided.
Origami, meaning folding paper in Japanese, is a simple yet fun and creative activity that anyone can participate in.

Delivered by:

Makiko Konishi. Makiko is an origami artist living in Edinburgh.

Instructions for attending the event:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Tuesday 7 May, 11am – 1pm.

About the event:  

Flower essences contain the energy from flowers and plants to help address emotional imbalances. In this workshop, we will look at essences which can support us with difficult feelings. Participants will have the opportunity to make up and take home an essence bottle specific to their needs.

Essences can support us with feelings such as overwhelm, worry, anger, grief, shock, lack of confidence, self-doubt, decision-making difficulties, guilt, resentment, low energy, loss of enthusiasm, sensitivity and lack of mental clarity and focus. Vibrational essences are liquid solutions made of the energetic imprint of flowers, plants, trees, crystals and other natural sources. They are taken orally and have a therapeutic effect on our personalities – supporting, strengthening, and empowering us so we are able to function at our optimum level. They awaken, resolve, and transform our emotional/mental attitudes or inner disharmony, enhancing our well-being on many levels.

Delivered by:

This workshop will be run by Maria Doherty. Maria is an advanced flower & vibrational essences practitioner and has worked in this modality since 2008. She has also qualifications in other complementary therapies such as Reiki, Metatronia and Indian Head Massage. Maria has worked as an occupational therapist for over 30 years and has recently retired. She specialises in working with children and young people with additional support needs.

Instructions for attending the event:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only.

When: Thursday 16 May, 12:30pm – 2pm.

About the event:  

Join us for a guided foraging walk to discover what’s growing at this time of year, how to identify what we see, and how much of that can be used or eaten!

Delivered by:

Johanna Koen. Johanna is a multidisciplinary artist and wildcrafter. She has a background in horticulture, mycology, herbalism and botanical illustration.

Instructions for attending the event:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Wednesday 5 June, 7pm – 8pm.

About the event:  

Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other working carers.

In this workshop, we will talk about the challenges you face when juggling work and caring responsibilities and what the impact is on you. We will also look at what solutions there are to support you better with your work and caring life balance.

Delivered by:

Beth Wylie, Partnership Training Officer at Vocal.

Instructions for joining the event:

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

This 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 Lee, Carer Training Officer at Vocal.

Instructions for attending the event:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

There is a limit on the number of spaces for this event. You will be notified if there is a waiting list for this event. Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.