Breaks and Leisure
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Richmond Gate Coffee MorningsQuarterly coffee mornings that enable people with dementia and their carers to meet and chat in an enjoyable and informal environment. Coffee mornings are held at the Richmond Gate Hotel and cost £5 per person (payable on the day). Please call the office on 020 8877 0033 to book your space.
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Mondays & Fridays
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Health Walks in RichmondHealth walk in Richmond are working with the Alzheimer's Society to help people with dementia and their carers join free walking groups. Friday morning walks take place in Bushy Park, and there is a shorter walk on Monday mornings on Richmond tow path. For more information or to book please contact Molly on 020 8877 0033 or click here to email.
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Every Wednesday
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East Sheen libraries 'share a book' group Informal meetings for people who enjoy literature. A group facilitator will read aloud a short story or extract of classic literature to prompt discussion. Aimed at those living with dementia but carers are welcome to join. Every Wednesday morning, East sheen library. No cost.
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Thursday mornings 10.30 - 12.30pm |
Carers WalksAn opportunity to explore the local parks and green spaces whilst socialising with other local carers. The walks take place at different venues each time so please get in touch with INS for further details and to find out how to join in. Tel: 020 8755 4000. The time will be organised in each case with the venue.
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Tuesdays
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Fit ClubFit club offers carers an opportunity to exercise at your own pace and ability. This includes a blood pressure check and information on how to ensure that you keep fit and well.
The sessions will run on Tuesday mornings for 1 hour, 11:30 – 12:30pm. There will be 12 sessions over a 12 week period. Prior to attending fit club, you will be screened by a member of the team. If you are interested, please call 020 8755 4000 or email admin@ins.org.uk for further information. |
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Tuesday 22 May
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Culture Club - Kew GardensEnjoy a leisurely summer stroll through the beautiful Kew gardens. Entry is free to carers as part of our membership of the Community Access Scheme. Join us and stay as long as you want. Please contact us to be added to the list. Call 020 8867 2380 or email info@richmondcarers.org
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Thursday 19 July
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Culture Club - Museum of London and lunchRescheduled from March. Interested in history and the development of our great city since 450,000 BC, then this is the trip for you. Please note The Museum of London is near London Wall and the Barbican area so there will be a 20-minute walk from the station and when we go for lunch. The museum is free. Carers contribution for lunch is £15 per head. Booking and payment closes Monday 2nd July 2018.
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Tues 19 June
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Culture Club - Upper Thames River Boat TripJoin us for a leisurely cruise up the historic stretch of the river from Richmond to Hampton Court and back, with a stopover for lunch. There may be additional costs for refreshments and travel to Richmond. Carers contribution is £18. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised. Booking and payment by Friday 1st June 2018.
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Carers Monthly lunchesHeld at Richmond Borough Mind, 32 Hampton Road Twickenham TW2 5QB. A workshop follows lunch. Please book by the Monday before. Call 020 8940 7384 or email carers@rbmind.org to book your place.
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Carers HolidaysBuilding on experience Carers Holidays have listened to carers and have developed the Carers Holidays online service. It offers a ‘one stop shop’ for accessible accommodation throughout the UK and gives 5%- 30% discounts for carers through a membership scheme. Carers Holidays is run by Carers Support Centre, a Network Partner of Carers Trust and the scheme is run as a social enterprise. Membership costs £12.50 per year per household. They are adding new deals for carers all the time. You can go online and sign up to the mailing list to get updates on the latest offers as they are brokered.
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Click the image to go to Carers Holidays website
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