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What's On

We run a range of free events and sessions, from webinars with experts to make sure you're informed about all the assistance you can get, to crafts sessions, first aid training, yoga and wellbeing - or just an informal catch up over coffee and cake!  

Carers Chorus Choir

Carers Chorus Choir

A fun, uplifting and inclusive Choir. All Carers welcome, from complete beginners to experienced singers. Read more

Start: 2nd February, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 31st August, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 13th January, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Lumby Room, Elgar School of Music, 16 Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2ES

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Long Covid Carer Peer Support Group

Long Covid Carer Peer Support Group

If you are caring for someone with Long Covid, join your peers who understand. Share, learn and laugh in a safe environment facilitated by WAC Staff. Read more

Start: 10th May, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 9th August, 2022 at 3:45pm

Published: 4th May, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom

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Summer Flower Arranging Workshop

Summer Flower Arranging Workshop

This event has now sold out, if you wish to be added to a wait-list, please email [email protected] Join experienced Florist, Deborah Hale as she shares some of her floristry trade secrets in this creative workshop where you will get to make your own hand tied posy or vase arrangement. Read more

Start: 5th July, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 5th July, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 23rd April, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Colette Hardiman

Location: Horizon Community Hub, Midland Road, Worcester, WR5 1DS

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Creative Writing with Lorna

Creative Writing with Lorna

A welcoming online creative writing session - beginners welcome. Read more

Start: 5th July, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 5th July, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online

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Boosting Mental Health & Wellbeing Online

Boosting Mental Health & Wellbeing Online

An upbeat online session exploring simple tips and ideas to boost day to day mental health & well-being.  Read more

Start: 6th July, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 6th July, 2022 at 11:30am

Published: 14th April, 2022

Author: Colette Hardiman

Location: Online

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Falls and Frailty Session

Falls and Frailty Session

Join WAC and Age UK's expert Lesley Young to understand how to cope with frailty and falls in our loved ones in this lively interactive session Read more

Start: 6th July, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 6th July, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online

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Legal Session for Carers

Legal Session for Carers

Join Solicitor Chris Milne a for a fascinating webinar, covering essentials such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Living Wills, Tax planning and home ownership. Read more

Start: 13th July, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 13th July, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and Simply Limitless

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Astley Vineyard Tour

Astley Vineyard Tour

This event has now sold out, if you wish to be added to a wait-list, please email [email protected] A tour of the Vineyards and Winery with wine tasting Read more

Start: 14th July, 2022 at 11:30am

End: 14th July, 2022 at 1:30pm

Published: 15th March, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Colette Hardiman

Location: Astley Vineyard, Crundles Lane, Astley, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0RU

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Alpaca Experience

Alpaca Experience

This event has now sold out, if you wish to be added to a wait-list, please email [email protected] An unforgettable Alpaca experience. Meet with, walk with, and learn about these beautiful animals. Read more

Start: 19th July, 2022 at 1:00pm

End: 19th July, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 22nd April, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Colette Hardiman

Location: Simply Alpacas, Kings Lodge, Alcester Road, Flyford Flavell, Worcester, WR7 4DF

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Preparing to Pay for Care

Preparing to Pay for Care

Paying for Care: join Mark Oswell, award-winning Accredited Later Life Independent Financial Advisor talk about the pitfalls and the solutions to maximising income and capital. Read more

Start: 21st July, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 21st July, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 19th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and Perdiswell Leisure Centre, Worcester

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Saturday Legal Session for working & parent carers

Saturday Legal Session for working & parent carers

A fascinating session for parent and working carers with Solicitor Annabel Kay. We’ll cover essentials such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Living Wills, Tax planning and home ownership. Read more

Start: 23rd July, 2022 at 11:00am

End: 23rd July, 2022 at 1:00pm

Published: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and REDI Centre, Redditch

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Boosting Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshop

Boosting Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshop

An upbeat workshop exploring simple tips and ideas to boost day to day mental health & well-being. Cake and Coffee included. Read more

Start: 27th July, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 27th July, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Author: Colette Hardiman

Location: The Wellbeing Tree, 16 St John Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8QY

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Creative Writing with Spoz

Creative Writing with Spoz

A welcoming online creative writing session - beginners welcome. Read more

Start: 2nd August, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 2nd August, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online

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Dementia Awareness

Dementia Awareness

Join us with expert Lesley Young from AgeUK for an upbeat invigorating session on Dementia Awareness. Read more

Start: 10th August, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 10th August, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 14th December, 2021

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online

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Legal Session for Carers

Legal Session for Carers

Join Solicitor Chris Milne a for a fascinating webinar, covering essentials such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Living Wills, Tax planning and home ownership. Read more

Start: 16th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 16th August, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and PYPLC Worcester

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Preparing to Pay for Care

Preparing to Pay for Care

Paying for Care: join Mark Oswell, award-winning Accredited Later Life Independent Financial Advisor talk about the pitfalls and the solutions to maximising income and capital. Read more

Start: 18th August, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 18th August, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and REDI Centre Redditch

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Legal Session for working & parent carers

Legal Session for working & parent carers

A fascinating session for parent and working carers with Solicitor Annabel Kay. We’ll cover essentials such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Living Wills, Tax planning and home ownership. Read more

Start: 24th August, 2022 at 12:00pm

End: 24th August, 2022 at 2:00pm

Published: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and Simply Limitless

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Creative Writing with Lorna

Creative Writing with Lorna

A welcoming online creative writing session - beginners welcome. Read more

Start: 6th September, 2022 at 2:00pm

End: 6th September, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online

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Legal Session for Carers

Legal Session for Carers

Join Solicitor Chris Milne a for a fascinating webinar, covering essentials such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Living Wills, Tax planning and home ownership. Read more

Start: 8th September, 2022 at 10:00am

End: 8th September, 2022 at 12:00pm

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and REDI Centre Redditch

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Moving and Handling

Moving and Handling

Join Moving and Handling specialist Colin Hanley for techniques and tips to become more confident helping someone move or transfer safely. Read more

Start: 14th September, 2022 at 10:30am

End: 14th September, 2022 at 12:30pm

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Rachel Cumino

Location: Online via Zoom and Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4BN

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    This event has now sold out, if you wish to be added to a wait-list, please email [email protected] An unforgettable Alpaca experience. Meet with, walk with, and learn about these beautiful animals.

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