You may have given us a different email address when you joined The Carers' Centre, or there may be a spelling mistake in our system. Call us on 0800 0388 885 or email us, and we can help.
Support your health and wellbeing today
It can be difficult to prioritise your own health and wellbeing when you're looking after someone. The Carers' Centre offer a range of free activities in person, online and over the phone to ensure lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
Please note that these activities are only available to carers living within Bath and North East Somerset.
How to request a place
Create your online account
That's right, as a member of The Carers' Centre you can now create a new online account! Add your email*, a password and look out for a confirmation email.
*Use the email address you gave when you first joined The Carers’ Centre.
Register your interest
Click on an activity and confirm the date(s) you would like to attend, adding any further details as needed.
You're all set!
You will notice your request status has now changed to pending on your chosen activities. We will get back to you within a few weeks to confirm the activities we can offer you.
If you can't remember your email address or have any other questions,
call 0800 0388 885 and we can help you access your online account.
In Person
Twerton Café
Meet others in Bath that understand the challenges of looking after someone. Build friendships, share your experiences, and enjoy a relaxing cuppa!
Tue 28 Jan, 10:00 AM
Tue 11 Feb, 10:00 AM
Tue 25 Feb, 10:00 AM
Tue 11 Mar, 10:00 AM
Tue 25 Mar, 10:00 AM
Online
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.
Mon 27 Jan, 07:00 PM
Mon 24 Feb, 07:00 PM
Mon 31 Mar, 07:00 PM
In Person
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!
Thu 23 Jan, 10:15 AM
Thu 06 Feb, 10:15 AM
Thu 20 Feb, 10:15 AM
Thu 06 Mar, 10:15 AM
Thu 20 Mar, 10:15 AM
In Person
Bath Wellbeing Walks
Take in some fresh air and lovely scenery as you explore the beautiful city of Bath.
Fri 21 Feb, 10:45 AM
Fri 21 Mar, 10:45 AM
In Person
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!
Mon 03 Feb, 10:00 AM
Mon 03 Mar, 10:00 AM
In Person
Chocolate Quarter Café (Keynsham)
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!
Thu 13 Feb, 02:00 PM
Thu 13 Mar, 02:00 PM
In Person
KS2 Support Group
A peer-led support group for those who care for someone with a mental health difficulty.
Tue 11 Feb, 07:00 PM
Tue 11 Mar, 07:00 PM
In Person
Dementia Support Group (Carers only)
A dedicated space for people who look after someone with dementia. Come together with your community at The Carers' Centre.
Wed 05 Feb, 10:30 AM
Wed 05 Mar, 10:30 AM
In Person
Dementia Support Group (Plus One - Friday AM)
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.
Fri 24 Jan, 10:30 AM
Fri 28 Feb, 10:30 AM
Fri 28 Mar, 10:30 AM
In Person
AWP Mental Health Support 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.
Fri 14 Feb, 10:00 AM
Fri 14 Mar, 10:00 AM
In Person
NEW! Parent Carer Café (Midsomer Norton)
Come along and meet other parent carers, share experiences, and enjoy a cuppa!
Wed 05 Feb, 10:00 AM
Wed 05 Mar, 10:00 AM
In Person
Belly Dancing (Bath)
A fun way to get fit. Learn moves to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and lift your mood. Coin belts provided, so come prepared to shine and shimmy!
Sun 02 Feb, 12:30 PM
Sun 02 Mar, 12:30 PM
Online
Making a Will
Want to give yourself and our loved ones peace of mind? Join local solicitor Kathryn Layzell to find out how to make a will and get all your questions answered.
Wed 12 Feb, 10:00 AM
In Person
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.
Tue 21 Jan, 06:00 PM
Tue 18 Feb, 06:00 PM
Tue 18 Mar, 06:00 PM
In Person
Refreshing Day
Enjoy a relaxing day just for you with Combe Down Holiday Trust. You'll have a choice of gentle activities and creative workshops as well as your refreshments and lunch provided.
Tue 11 Feb, 10:00 AM
Tue 11 Mar, 10:00 AM
Tue 15 Apr, 10:00 AM
In Person
Gardening Sessions
Connect with the earth and get back to nature while helping us in our beautiful garden. Led by experienced
gardener John Tucker.
Mon 10 Mar, 10:00 AM
In Person
Axe Throwing
Channel your inner lumberjack and learn how to score a bullseye like a pro in this fun and relaxed session.
Wed 05 Feb, 01:45 PM
In Person
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Bring your knitting and crochet projects and enjoy some company.
Wed 22 Jan, 10:30 AM
Wed 26 Feb, 10:30 AM
Wed 26 Mar, 10:30 AM
In Person
Games group
Play and share your favourite board or card games with your caring community!
Fri 14 Feb, 10:30 AM
Fri 14 Mar, 10:30 AM
In Person
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).
Mon 03 Feb, 01:30 PM
Mon 17 Feb, 01:30 PM
Mon 03 Mar, 01:30 PM
Mon 17 Mar, 01:30 PM
In Person
Punch Needling
Join us for a hands-on session to learn the art of punch needling and create a beautiful mountain scene.
Tue 25 Feb, 07:00 PM
In Person
Needle Felting
Led by a local artist and felt maker, join this creative session all about the art of needle felting.
Sat 08 Mar, 10:30 AM
In Person
Understanding Yourself
Join life coach, Sue Judge, for an empowering workshop on self-awareness to help your health and wellbeing.
Tue 04 Feb, 10:30 AM
In Person
Keynsham Cricket Club Café (Plus One)
Find your caring community! This is a warm and welcoming space for you and your loved one.
Thu 23 Jan, 10:30 AM
Thu 27 Feb, 10:30 AM
Thu 27 Mar, 10:30 AM
In Person
Combe Down Café (Plus One)
Come along (either with your loved one or alone) and relax with a cuppa.
Wed 12 Feb, 10:30 AM
Wed 12 Mar, 10:30 AM
In Person
Live Music Nights
Gather with fellow carers for some fantastic live music and boogie!
Sat 25 Jan, 08:30 PM
Sat 15 Feb, 08:30 PM
Sat 08 Mar, 08:30 PM
In Person
Belly Dancing (Midsomer Norton)
The perfect mix of fun and exercise! Come along to meet others and make new friends.
Mon 03 Feb, 04:30 PM
Mon 03 Mar, 04:30 PM
In Person
Westonbirt Arboretum
A perfect day out! Enjoy the fresh air and if you like...brave the treetop walkway!
Mon 31 Mar, 11:00 AM
In Person
Larkhall Café (Plus One)
Take some for you. Come along and meet others who understand.
Mon 10 Feb, 01:00 PM
Mon 10 Mar, 01:00 PM
In Person
Dementia Support Group (Plus One - Friday PM)
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.
Fri 24 Jan, 01:00 PM
Fri 28 Feb, 01:00 PM
Fri 28 Mar, 01:00 PM
In Person
Bath Abbey Café (Plus One)
Take some time for you at our café in the heart of Bath's historic Abbey!
Wed 22 Jan, 10:30 AM
Wed 26 Feb, 10:30 AM
Wed 26 Mar, 10:30 AM
Online
Sensory Wellbeing Workshop
Explore how sensory inputs affect wellbeing and discover more about your own sensory needs and those of the people around you.
Wed 22 Jan, 07:00 PM
In Person
Floristry Course
Unleash your creativity with flowers and foliage!
Wed 05 Mar, 12:30 PM
Wed 12 Mar, 12:30 PM
Wed 19 Mar, 12:30 PM
Wed 26 Mar, 12:30 PM
Wed 02 Apr, 12:30 PM
In Person
NEW! Evening Café in Twerton
If you are unable to attend our daytime cafés, come along and join us for our very first evening café held at The Carers' Centre!
Thu 06 Feb, 05:30 PM
Thu 06 Mar, 05:30 PM
In Person
Pilates Course
Discover how Pilates can enhance your strength, flexibility, and wellbeing in this engaging four week course.
Mon 03 Mar, 12:45 PM
Mon 10 Mar, 12:45 PM
Mon 17 Mar, 12:45 PM
Mon 24 Mar, 12:45 PM
In Person
Beaded Flowers
Create beautiful long-lasting flowers that will brighten up your home using colourful beads and wire.
Thu 13 Mar, 10:00 AM
In Person
The Victorian Abbey
Explore Bath Abbey’s dramatic 19th-century transformations, including turrets, buttresses, and vaulted ceilings.
Tue 18 Mar, 11:00 AM
In Person
In Person
In Person
In Person
Tapping for Stress and Anxiety
EFT or tapping blends acupressure from Chinese medicine with modern psychology. Combining words with gentle tapping you’ll learn techniques to help you alleviate stress and anxiety, and restore inner balance.
Mon 27 Jan, 07:00 PM
Mon 03 Feb, 07:00 PM
Mon 10 Feb, 07:00 PM
Mon 17 Feb, 07:00 PM
In Person
Guide Dogs Session
Experience the incredible work of Guide Dogs in this interactive session including the opportunity to try a blindfolded walk, explore Braille, meet a couple of the dogs and more!
Thu 13 Feb, 10:00 AM
In Person
Fun Science
Have fun as a family making slime, learning about chemical reactions, creating a human circuit and working together to make mini rocket test tubes. There will be time afterwards for refreshments.
Mon 17 Feb, 10:30 AM
In Person
Winter Book Making
Create a unique, handmade artist book using pages from a beautiful winter-themed vintage Ladybird book. Capture the essence of the season while enjoying a relaxing craft session.
Tue 18 Feb, 10:00 AM
In Person
NEW! Bereavement Help Point (Peasedown St John)
Tue 11 Feb, 06:30 PM
Tue 25 Feb, 06:30 PM
Tue 11 Mar, 06:30 PM
Tue 25 Mar, 06:30 PM
In Person
Roman Food and Drink
Explore Roman food and drink from the trades they brought here, to Roman recipes and the associated gods and goddesses. There’ll also be object handling and a herb identifying game.
Thu 20 Feb, 01:00 PM
In Person
Aerospace
Discover the story of Bristol’s aerospace industry from the earliest days of powered flight, through to today’s cutting-edge industry. You’ll also have the opportunity to step aboard a Concorde plane.
Wed 26 Feb, 11:00 AM
In Person
Bath Abbey Memorials: New Stories
Hear the newly uncovered stories of Bath Abbey’s memorials including Arthur Philip, first Governor of New South Wales and James Quinn, a famous actor who killed someone in a duel.
Thu 27 Feb, 11:00 AM
In Person
Catching Confidence Course
This course is designed to help you gain the confidence to set and achieve your personal goals, identify your next steps, assess what is holding you back, and develop a toolkit you can use to make positive changes.
Thu 27 Feb, 01:30 PM
Thu 06 Mar, 01:30 PM
Thu 13 Mar, 01:30 PM
Thu 27 Mar, 01:30 PM
Thu 03 Apr, 01:30 PM
Thu 10 Apr, 01:30 PM
In Person
Gong Bath
Immerse yourself in healing sound waves and access a deep state of relaxation and peace. The vibrations of the gong work at a cellular level helping you rebalance mind and body.
Fri 28 Feb, 12:45 PM
In Person
Collaborative Art
Young carers will come together with Bath Spa art students to create a collaborative, large-scale wall mural!
Tue 11 Feb, PM
Tue 11 Mar, PM
In Person
Cook It!
Calling all budding chefs! In these fun sessions, young carers (7 - 17 years old) will develop their cooking skills and build confidence in the kitchen.
Tue 21 Jan, PM
Tue 28 Jan, PM
In Person
Multi-Activity Day
Young carers can join us and University of Bath students for an exciting day full of opportunity!
Mon 17 Feb, AM
In Person
Teen Yoga
Young carers can try out yoga for the first time or improve existing skills to focus on their wellbeing with dedicated coaches.
Sun 02 Feb, PM
Sun 16 Feb, PM
Got a question?
Thanks to some recent upgrades, requesting a place on our free activities is now even easier than before! As we all work with a new system, we know you might have a few questions for us, so we have done our best to answer any queries below.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Call us on 0800 0388 885 or email us.