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Join us for our Spring Craft Fayre!!

Posted on 27th April 2016 by janine

Spring is officially here and preparations are well underway for our third Craft Fayre here at the Carers Centre, on Saturday 7th May. Our Craft Fayres are a fantastic way to fundraise for the centre, as well as raise awareness … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air

Posted on 13th April 2016 by janine

With the days are getting longer and coats getting left at home more often, it’s safe to say that spring is definitely in the air. This is great news for the Carers’ Centre – with our summer programme in the … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Arts and Crafts

Posted on 23rd March 2016 by janine

When some people hear the word ‘art’, they may think of classrooms filled with children wielding paintbrushes or pompous ‘artistes’ in front of empty canvases. But for carers, art means so much more than just paint; it’s about expressing creativity, … Continue reading →

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‘January Trees’ – Our latest Arts Award evening

Posted on 20th January 2016 by janine

It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole week since our last Arts Award meeting with our amazing Young Carers! This fortnightly art club takes place at Woodlands and allows Young Carers aged 5-11 to explore loads of different creative … Continue reading →

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Growing Creativity – Our Young Carers ‘Arts Award’ Evening

Posted on 19th November 2015 by janine

Last night was my first experience of our ‘Arts Award’ – an after-school club for young carers held in our very own Woodlands building. We run two arts award clubs on a fortnightly basis, one for children aged 5-11 and … Continue reading →

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