Carers Week 2015

Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign calling on individuals, organisations, the Government and the media to join a nationwide drive to reach thousands of carers missing out on support and services.

From 8 - 14 June 2015, lots of organisations and individuals will be joining in to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK.

Here are the events we have taking place during the course of the week:

Tuesday 9 June: Family Community Event

Location: Assembly Rooms, Melksham
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm

We are working with West Wilts Multi-Faith Forum to host a community event for families from all backgrounds and cultures. Planned activities include complementary therapies, craft and henna and useful information will be available to support you. There will also be a delicious buffet lunch!

For more information, please contact Helen Gough on 0800 181 4118 or [email protected].

Thursday 11 June: Working For Carers Afternoon Tea

Location: CSW, 15 New Street, Salisbury
Time: 2:00pm

Local businesses are invited to join us for an afternoon tea in the courtyard of our offices in Salisbury to hear all about our exciting new Working For Carers project and how they can take part.

For more information, please contact Lizzie Rapley on 01380 871690 or [email protected].

Saturday 13 June: Walk A Mile Sponsored Walk &
Family Picnic in the Park

Location: Monkton Park, Chippenham
Time: 2:00pm / 3:30pm

Join us to walk a mile for unpaid carers in Wiltshire. We want you to swap your shoes, or don your wildest footwear, and stride out in aid of Carer Support Wiltshire. You are free to walk at your own pace - it’s not a race!

After the walk has finished, all carers and their families are welcome to bring along some food and enjoy a big picnic in the park at 3:30pm. The picnic is open to all, whether you did the walk or not.

If you would like more information about taking part in the walk, or if you and your family would like to join us for the picnic, please contact Helen Pearson on 0800 181 4118 or [email protected].

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