Activities for Unpaid Carers

Free Classes and Activities

Are you an unpaid carer? Do you support another adult – friend or relative – due to their age, illness or disability?

Join us to enjoy a new activity or get back to something you love. All activities are drop in and accessible. You’re welcome to bring along the person you care for.

Free, thanks to generous funding from Shared Care Scotland’s Short Breaks Fund.

A Rambling Curiosity

Every second Monday 

10.30am – 12.30pm

Follow your curiosity through free flowing conversations and writing freely. All that is required is a notepad, pen and a pinch of curiosity. No experience required, all welcome.

Upcoming date 24th August

Join Catherine for our drop in to learn a bit more about our unpaid carers free writing sessions on Tue 8th Sep in our community cafe.

Art Workshop

Mondays at our location in Portobello 

Upcoming. Keep an eye out for updates here.

Zumba with Fergus

Mondays

4.30pm – 5.30pm 

A feel-good fun dance class focusing on all elements: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance! Suitable for all abilities.

Massage Therapy Sessions with Cheryl

Tuesdays

11am – 12.30pm

Join Cheryl and enjoy an individual massage therapy session. Sessions last approx 20 mins, and will be tailored to your comfort. Contact sarahduckmanton@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk to book. 

Art Workshop

Tuesdays

11am – 12.30pm

Join our art classes, where we will explore loose, illustrative watercolour, Brusho and pen and ink techniques. Designed to build confidence and connect with others with a focus on creativity not perfection.

Suitable for all abilities!

Yoga & Pilates with Move with Fiona/Chair Yoga (alternate weeks)

Wednesdays    

11.30- 12.30pm

Unwind, relax and look after your physical and mental health.

Hair Cuts and Styling with Lynne

Wednesdays    

1pm – 3pm

Treat yourself to a fresh cut and style from Professional Hairdresser Lynne Herbert.

Contact sarahduckmanton@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk

Chi Gung with Noah

Wednesdays 

12.30pm – 1.30pm

A breather, a beginning, and a little more whole.

Join Noah as he guides basic chi gung and see how this centuries-lasting practise can help you. His classes open space for your own way to quiet and breathing room in life. Absolute beginners welcome.

Celtic and Chakra Meditations (and journaling) with Lorna

Fridays 

9.30am – 10.30am 

Drop-in group meditation practice weaving Celtic spiritual practices with the Bhuddist & Hindu Chakra energy systems in a guided meditation for beginners or people returning to meditation.