Activities for Unpaid carers

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.

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 dates

10^th Aug

Who built and lived in our homes before us? Join ‘Rambling Curiosity’ for a wander along the Water of Leith towards Glenogle. Through free flowing conversations and writing freely, we will explore the first colonies built by the Edinburgh Cooperative Building Company. Imagining the day to day life of the people that strolled the streets before us.

If it rains, we can stay inside the cosy ground floor meeting room at the Lifecare Centre. I have books filled with old photos ready for us to explore.

Mondays at our location in Portobello

1pm – 3pm

Join our art classes, run by Sally from Studio 48, 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!

This is hosted at The Cottage, 53 Milton Road East. Please reserve your space by contacting sarahduckmanton@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk

Free health and wellbeing 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 dates

Art Workshop with Sally

Mondays at our location in Portobello

1pm – 3pm

Join our art classes, run by Sally from Studio 48, 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!

This is hosted at The Cottage, 53 Milton Road East. Please reserve your space by contacting sarahduckmanton@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk

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 with Sally

Tuesdays STARTING 11TH AUGUST

11am – 12.30pm

Join our art classes, run by Sally from Studio 48, 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!

Celtic and Chakra Meditations (and journaling) with Lorna

Wednesdays

10.00am – 11.00am

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.

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 Gong with Noah

Wednesdays STARTING 19TH AUGUST

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.