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

When: Monday 21 July, 6pm – 7pm

About the event: Caring for someone can be challenging. Learn more about the impact of caring on your emotional wellbeing and how to develop strategies to self-regulate and cope with difficulties.

Each week Jeanne-Marie will tackle different topics including managing worry, unhelpful thinking styles, rumination, emotional regulation and dealing with guilt and anger. She’ll provide you with ideas for useful strategies, tools and techniques to support you on your caring journey.

Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL Edinburgh

Instructions for attending:

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.

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Tue 29 Jul, 10:15am – 11:45am

About the event: This workshop offers time to nurture yourself during the summer season through the healing power of writing and embodiment through yoga practice. Suitable for beginners.

This will be a relaxing and gentle Hatha-style yoga class, then a journalling session followed by a soothing guided relaxation. Expect to feel renewed and refreshed with a greater focus on your present self and needs. We will begin with setting intentions for the rest of the summer season (and beyond) as well as our intentions for the practice. This will be followed with a full gentle Hatha-style yoga class, a therapeutic journalling session using a variety of writing prompts (you don’t have to share any of your writing) and we’ll finish with a guided relaxation session.

Suitable for beginners and those new to yoga. There are also options for using a chair. Please bring a notebook and pen (there will be some spares if needed) and any extra layers to feel comfortable.

Delivered by: Emily James – Emily has been inspired by yoga for sleep recovery since completing the course for teachers with Lisa Sanfilippo in 2020. She is trained as a yoga therapist and brings calming and therapeutic elements to each of her classes. She has been teaching since she graduated from her 200-hour course in 2018. She aims to create an atmosphere that is inclusive, relaxing and enjoyable.

Instructions for attending:

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.

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Thursday 24 July, 12pm-1pm

About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told “you should sell that”? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income with support from a Business Gateway business advisor.

Business Gateway provides free business support for anyone in Scotland. We want to help entrepreneurs who need support to start-up and grow their businesses by providing one-to-one business advice, online resources and by strengthening the connection between organisations and the business community https://www.bgateway.com/about

Delivered by: Lee Briggs, Business Gateway Outreach Advisor

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Monday 21 July, 10am – 12pm

About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a cuppa and a blether and find out more about local services.

All carers registered with VOCAL are welcome. Refreshments provided by VOCAL. No need to attend every month, book separately each month.

Delivered by: Charmaine Sutherland, Training and Engagement Officer at VOCAL Midlothian

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Thursday 31 July, 12pm – 1pm

About the event: Join us online for a light-hearted discussion on all things books. In this session we will share our thoughts on James by Percival Everett.

By attending the event, you 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

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Mon 14 Jul, 12:30-1:30pm

About the event: Have you recently registered with VOCAL? Or maybe you haven’t spoken with VOCAL for a while? Join us online to find out more about services, ask questions and chat with other carers.

Delivered by: Charmaine Sutherland, Training and Engagement Officer

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Wed 16 July, 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.

Delivered by: Beth Wylie, Partnership Training Officer at VOCAL Edinburgh

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Monday 28 July, 10:30am – 12pm

About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while being out in nature. This new group will meet monthly (on the last Monday of the month) at Dalkeith Country Park.

No need to attend every month, book separately each month. The walk will start promptly at 10:30am. The walking route will last just over 1 hour (around 9,000 steps) and although the route will be generally flat, there may be uneven ground, small gradients, muddy ground and stairs. Participants are expected to provide their own appropriate clothing and shoes, including waterproof clothing for wet days. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk and the safety of themselves.

Directions to Dalkeith country park can be found on their website Plan Your Visit | Days Out Edinburgh | Dalkeith Country Park. Please note there is a charge to park in the car park at Dalkeith country park.

If you have any questions, require assistance or support to enable you to attend, please let us know by emailing carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 (option 2).

The VOCAL Midlothian local attraction and outdoor group will go for walks and visit attractions in local areas. The group will meet at various meeting points (depending on which activity you have registered for), which will be shared with the group prior to event taking place.

Delivered by: Charmaine Sutherland, Training and Engagement Officer at VOCAL Midlothian

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Tuesday 29 July, 10am – 11:30am

About the event: Join our monthly group and chat with other parents, have a cuppa and find out more about local services.

Regular guest speakers. No need to attend every month, book separately each month. This group will be on the last Tuesday of every month. Kinship carers welcome.

Delivered by: Johan Henderson, Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL Midlothian

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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

When: Wed 16 July, 10:30am-12:30pm

About the event: In this workshop you will create your own paper jewellery, such as brooches, rings, necklaces, bracelets or earrings. Transform book or magazine pages and other paper into unique wearable art. All materials will be provided.

Using paper to make jewellery, such as rings, brooches, bracelets, necklaces or other items allows for a huge variety of designs and creativity. The results can be surprisingly robust despite the delicate nature of the material. Paper can be shaped by rolling, layering, folding (Origami) and can be enhanced by adding card, beads and wire. You will also learn to make paper beads which are one of the common elements of many paper jewellery pieces.

Beginners and experts alike can have fun creating unique, colourful and one-off pieces that can – with the correct treatment – last for years.

Delivered by: Isabell Buenz has explored paper for her artwork since 2000. The artist uses this versatile material for the creation of her artists’ and altered books, paper sculptures, installations and paper fashion items. Isabell exhibits her work in theatrical ways and fashion shows across the UK and abroad. She is a member of Upland, DG Unlimited, The Dunbar Arts Trust, Intertwine (Galloway Textile Collective), Edinburgh Creatives and the Scottish Fashion Creative Network. She divides her time between her studio at St. Margaret’s House in Edinburgh and her workshop near Gatehouse of Fleet.

Instructions for attending:

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.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

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