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Also inside: A message from our new CEO Young Carers’ Project News Wellbeing Activities Focus on Fitness Support Groups Summer Activities
Carers’ Week Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June See inside for Carers’ Week Events and Activities
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Update from CEO Diane White Welcome to my first newsletter as Chief Executive. It has been a very busy and exciting few months and I have loved the opportunity to meet some of our carers, hear your stories and learn what KCN means to you. It is so important to know what you feel works well and what we could do differently. Thank you all very much for responding to our questionnaire, we received well over 500 responses. We will give you a snapshot of the results later in this newsletter and much more detail about what you said and what we have done. There have been some more changes here at KCN. We are very sorry to say goodbye to Vanessa as she has returned to university to pursue a different career and we thank her very much for all her support to carers, especially those looking after people with dementia and all the wonderful wellbeing activities she arranged. Alice has also moved on and will be hugely missed, especially by our young carers. We extend our thanks and very best wishes to her. Our team has been expanding which is exciting for KCN and our carers. We have welcomed Tania, Julie, Chrissy and Sophina into our Young Carers’ Project and Carole into our Adults’ Team, where she will be joined shortly by Anna and Lou. Their commitment, skills and expertise are a positive addition to our staff and we are delighted to work with them. Please see pages 4 & 5 for more details. Some of you may remember the Carers’ Strategy, a document which is now out of date as we have been waiting for Government guidance, which has been promised for some time. This strategy was shaped by the views of carers and reflects a vision where carers are universally recognised and valued. With the local authority, we are working on refreshing the strategy and would like to hear the voice of as many of you as possible. Please let us know if you are interested in sharing your views.
Best wishes, Diane
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Mayor’s Community Awards We are thrilled to announce that two of Kingston Carers’ Network’s volunteers have been honoured at this year’s Mayor’s Community Awards. The Young Person’s Mayor’s Award 2020 has been given to our very own young carer Lewis and our wonderful volunteer Rita has been presented with the Mayor’s Award. These awards are a great way to highlight the work of those who give up their own time to help their local communities. We are so pleased that of all the worthy nominations across the borough, Lewis and Rita are being rightfully recognised. Lewis has been with our Young Carers’ Project for four years; he is a confident and mature young man. He is kind and caring and has a wonderful cheery demeanour. Lewis is always the first to offer a listening ear, guidance and support. He has regularly volunteered for the role of buddy for a new young carer. Last summer, we went away for a three-day outdoor residential trip where Lewis gave up his time to be our Junior Leader. He excelled in his role as our first aider and was a great help, putting others before himself. Also, we arranged for Lewis to volunteer at Kingstonian FC, we were pleased to be told he had been an asset to the team and would be welcome back, being described as “an exceptional young man”. Our second awardee, Rita has been volunteering with us for over three years now. We are very grateful for her support and rely on her enormously. Rita understands the challenges carers can face and works tirelessly to support our carers. Rita regularly visits our offices where she helps with admin and providing many administrative tasks. She has a happy disposition and always makes everyone feel positive. Rita also comes to our wellbeing activities, supporting
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our staff, especially with young carers. Rita helps with every aspect, preparing food, tidying up, art activities, trips out, making children feel welcome and ensuring the young carers have the opportunity for respite breaks, make new friends, learn new skills and having fun. She has formed good relationships with our young carers, and they seek her out to share their news. Rita is always willing to do anything at all to help and this includes information and fundraising sessions, such as manning a stall at Surbiton Farmers’ Market, where we were charity of the month. We are truly privileged that Rita has chosen Kingston Carers’ Network as a benefactor of her energy, enthusiasm, kindness and huge heart. She makes an enormous difference to our organisation and the wellbeing of all our carers.
Staff News Tania Park—YCP Manager I joined the Young Carers’ Project in November 2019. Prior to that, I worked with children and young people on a number of sport related projects mainly in East Africa and India. I also have an extensive IT and project management background in the corporate and charity sectors. When I am not at work, I enjoy playing and coaching football, as well as running, cycling and doing anything sporty. I have two young children and they certainly keep me busy In my spare time I run a local Residents’ Association and I volunteer in our local Hogsmill community garden
Julie Parker—Targeted Support Worker Hi, I work with young people on their own, in small groups and families that need some extra support. I also work in the youth group drop ins and Chessington school lunch club. When I’m not working I love going on holidays with my family and meeting friends.
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Christina Brouwer—Young Carers’ Support Worker I am back! After previously working at the project a few years ago, I’m excited to return and looking forward to contributing to the project. I studied Childhood, Youth and Community studies and have recently finished working at a autism specialist school in Mitcham. I love art and do lots of drawings in my spare time, I also create different DIY crafts when I get the chance!
Carole Whatnall—Adult Carers’ Support Worker I joined in January and I’m excited and privileged to start my new role as Adult Support Worker. I’ve worked with families in various settings, most recently with HomeStart, and supported adults and parents with caring responsibilities. It’s a busy team and I’m enjoying the work and learning so much from my amazing colleagues and carers who bring a wealth of experience and expertise. I’m looking forward to the work ahead and meeting many more carers.
Joanne Maye - Maternity Leave Jo will be going on maternity leave at the end of March to have her second baby. We wish Jo all the best and look forward to seeing Baby Maye for cuddles soon!
And Welcome to the Following Staff… Sophina Rylance—Young Carers’ Support Worker Lou Scarlett—Adult Carers’ Support Worker and Dementia Adviser Anna Moore—Benefits and Tribunals Worker
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A day in the life of... ‌ our Young Carers' Project Manager For many of us in this line of work, our daily thoughts are with those whom our actions have an impact on. For me this is also true. My typical day starts and ends with first and foremost thinking about all the amazing young carers we support, their families and our wonderful Young Carers' Project team! It is a thought I hold close to my heart whether I am at work or not. Regardless of our busy routines of dropping kids off to school, doing the crazy peak traffic runs in rush hours while remembering to fuel up on enough caffeine, I will always start my day by speaking with my team & colleagues. We all find that a morning kick off (not formal) gets us going and focused for the rest of the day prior to tackling urgent issues, or looking at referrals, any planned activities with the Young Carers etc. The role can vary significantly on a day to day basis sometimes working with schools by delivering talks in their assemblies, writing funding bids/reports for projects through to looking at how projects can be continuously improved upon. Evenings are sometimes also taken up with youth groups and drop in sessions where we hold activities such as boxing, football or sometimes just a good old chat with the young carers, volunteers and of course staff. I have worked in many other industries and I have to say this role in this part of my life always leaves me inspired, energised and often amazed at the strength and resilience of our your carers. Not only can I see this on a daily basis, but also the hard work, dedication and sheer passion of our young carers' project team who will always go the extra mile to ensure that the activities we run are engaging and fun for all involved! It is this commitment, which pushes me each day to drive forward with passion.
Tania
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News from the Young Carers’ Project We are very busy here at the Young Carers’ Project planning all kinds of fun activities, events and drop ins for our young carers this year. We have a jam packed Easter Holidays coming up, with everything from Thorpe Park, soft play and visiting the magic gardens at Hampton Court.
Young Carers’ Awareness Day 2020
Membership form This year we celebrated Young Carers’ Awareness Day by having our very own bake-off, hosted by Liz. We had 30 young carers who competed to become star baker and to win a bag of baking goodies to take home. Once everyone had completed their masterpiece cheesecakes, we lined them out on a table for our special visitor, and judge, the Mayor of Kingston. Well done Matthew, our Star Baker! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3bnph0V
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The Farmers’ Market Surbiton Farmers’ Market kindly made us their special charity and raised a lot of money for us. We had our very own stall and here is Sophie, with our two star award recipients, Rita and Lewis.
Congratulations to Charley, Laura, Dylan, Sami, Tianna & Reece on their Jack Petchey awards and a big congratulations to Liz who won a special leadership award.
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Cheyenne’s Work Experience at KCN On the 10th February, I started my week of work experience where I learned lots of different skills. For example, during the week I inputted adult questionnaires and checked the credit card receipts to see that they matched up to the total of that month. Also during the week, I did some recipe research for the drop in for the 5 to 8 year olds. I also did some mentoring preparation and made some of the mentor ID badges and the mentee packs so that when a young carer arrives they have pack waiting for them. I helped make some welcome packs so that when you first join Young Carers you will have lots of information so that you can see what wonderful activities the young carers do and all the different way you can be supported. During my week of work experience the Young Carers team in the office were all so lovely, welcoming and helpful. Everyone in the office is so supportive and amazing with their jobs, I could see how much effort they put in to help all of the young carers and adult carers. You can see with the staff at the office how devoted they are to help everyone. There is so much work that goes on behind the scenes and I wish everyone could see it because then they would be so grateful that they have all of these support workers at the office to help them.
Cheyenne
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Support Groups Carers of Adults with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder KCN Office, Tolworth, 10.00am to 12.00pm First Wednesday of each month
Parents and Carers of Children and Young People with ADHD and Additional Needs KCN Office, Tolworth, 10.00am to 12.00pm Second Friday of each month
Mental Health Carers’ Group Tolworth Hospital, 6.00pm to 7.15pm Second Tuesday of each month For more information on any of the support groups, contact: 020 3031 2757 or admin@kingstoncarers.org.uk
LGBT+ Support Group for Carers Are you a carer who is LGBT+?. Would you be interested in a support group just for you? We are gauging interest, so would love your feedback—contact us at the email address above.
YAC PEER SUPPORT GROUP We have a fortnightly Young Adult Carers’ Group for 16-21 year olds, every first and third Friday of the month. Get in touch with Liz on 07551 647 448 if you would like more information or think you would like to come
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Q&A with... ...Estelle, Social Media Volunteer How did you first hear about Kingston Carers’ Network? An advert on the Kingston University Student Union volunteering page.
Why did you choose to volunteer for us? I had always wanted to manage social media for a charity, particularly one devoted to mental health. Seeing Kingston Carers’ Network’s advert ticked all the right boxes for me in terms of availability and volunteer expectations. Not only is it fun, I’m learning great transferable skills for my future.
What volunteering activities do you do for our charity? I run all the social media accounts and create the videos for Kingston Carers’ Network and Young Carers’ Project.
What do you enjoy about volunteering? Knowing that despite not having a hands on role with carers, my time and effort still makes a large difference in the lives of everyone involved.
What advice would you give to other people, who are considering volunteering to help carers? You don’t need to be an expert for your effort to be appreciated, just do your best and your best will be enough. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering with Kingston Carers’ Network, call Lyndsey on 020 3375 8226 or visit our website: www.kingstoncarers.org.uk/volunteering
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Brexit - Apply for Settlement Britain left the European Union after 47 years membership. This change has created considerable uncertainty for many people, particularly those who have worked and then remained in the UK. This includes families with carers. The British Government has introduced the EU Settlement Scheme, which will allow people to remain here after Brexit. If you’re from the EU, European Economic Area or Switzerland, you and every member of your family should apply for settlement by 30th June 2021. If you fail to do so, you could lose the right to remain in the UK. You should apply (for settled status or citizenship) even if you have previously obtained permanent residence (which will not be valid after 31st December 2020). If you have British or Irish citizenship, but other family members do not, then they should also apply. Some people will be granted immediate settled status whereas others will have pre-settled status. This is quite complex. If you would like further advice on this matter, please contact David Still on 020 3640 7693.
Activities News from Liz Thank you to all of you that have returned questionnaires. We are extremely grateful that so many of you took the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us. We are currently in the process of responding to specific queries raised so you may hear from us soon. As a local charity, we do our very best to provide a wide range of good quality wellbeing activities for carers. Many of you have asked for activities that you can attend with the person you care for. We have taken this on board and have planned a couple of joint activities over the next six months. We recognise that it is difficult for many of you to find someone to look after your loved one whilst you enjoy a break and will continue to look for funding that’s inclusive of the person you care for. However many of our funders specify that funding is to be used only to provide carers with a break
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Results from our Questionnaire Mornings and afternoons are the most popular times when carers would like respite and wellbeing activities, so we have reflected that also in the upcoming activities alongside a couple of evenings for working carers. The most popular suggestion was swimming, so we have booked day passes at The River Club and also an aqua aerobics session . Thanks to all who returned their questionnaire. Your feedback is very important to us. Our trips are heavily subsidised and, as a charity our funding is limited. This means that many of our trips are oversubscribed. We support over 3000 carers in the borough, all of whom are eligible to attend our respite breaks’ activities. As a result, we are currently trialling a new booking system where spaces are randomly allocated one month before the date of the trip, although priority will be given to carers who have not attended a trip before. We hope you will be pleased with what we have on offer for the next 6 months and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Liz All of our activities must be booked, unless otherwise stated. You must register your interest with Liz by calling 020 3559 2824 or by emailing activities@kingstoncarers.org.uk. There is no need to book for the weekly fitness classes. As spaces for all our activities are limited, we will pull names out of a hat and contact you one month before the activity is due to take place to let you know whether you have been allocated a space or not. Carers who have not attended an activity with us before will be given priority on their first trip. You can still contact us to register your interest, even if there is less than one month to go until the trip, as there may still be spaces available. If a trip is oversubscribed, we will operate a waiting list, so it is essential that you let us know if you are unable to attend.
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Events for Working Carers These activities are for WORKING CARERS only. We have been very fortunate to receive a grant from Carers Trust to run events for working carers over evenings and weekends for six months. We hope that you will feel able to continue this in the long term and support each other Please take a look at what we have planned. You will need to book for these activities by contacting Liz: activities@kingstoncarers.org.uk or 020 3559 2824 Saturday 25th April If you are a working carer and would like to join us for a morning walk in Richmond Park, we will meet at Pembroke Lodge and then enjoy a hot drink and brunch together in the café. Cost is £5 towards brunch. Saturday 2nd May If you are a working carer, would you like to join us for an evening of Bingo at Mecca in Rose Hill? Cost is £5 and will include a drink. Saturday 30th May If you are a working carer and would like to join us for a trip to Garson Farm in the morning please let me know. We will get a minibus from the KCN office and be able to pick some fruit. We will then have some time walking around the garden centre before having lunch in Garson's Restaurant. Cost is £5, payable on the day. Saturday 27th June If you are a working carer and would like to join us for a day trip to the seaside, please let me know. We will travel from the KCN office by minibus to Bognor Regis where you can sit and relax on the beach, look around the town and join us for a fish and chip lunch. Cost is £5, payable on the day.
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Events for ALL Carers April Thursday 16th April - Dementia Lunch Club Join us for our dementia lunch club meeting at Druids Head in Kingston. This is a monthly lunch for our dementia carers and a chance to meet other carers over a lovely relaxed lunch. Cost is ÂŁ5 towards a meal and a drink. Tuesday 28th April - Day trip to the River Club, in Worcester Park. If you fancy a workout, swim, sauna or steam then this will be a great treat for you. Free of charge. Please note, transport will not be provided.
Thursday 30th April - Coffee and Chat Come and join us for a cup of coffee (or tea!) and a chat at the KCN Office in Tolworth. 6.00pm to 7.00pm. All carers are welcome! Please book, even if it is on the day. No cost.
Thursday 30th April - Wisley Gardens A trip to Wisely Gardens for our older carers only (age 65+). We will be meeting at the KCN office in the afternoon and traveling by mini bus. This is the main public garden of the Royal Horticultural Society in Surrey. It consists of a large and beautiful garden and several smaller areas which are designed to show people how to grow different types of plant or arrange different types of garden. We will enjoy afternoon tea before travelling back! Free of charge.
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May Friday 1st May - Craft Club Karen from Yarn and Thistle will be joining us. We will be having fun with a new kind of Fimo clay which behaves like leather! We will be moulding it, and putting it through a pastry machine, adding texture, and even gold flecks. Refreshments will also be provided. Please bring a Tupperware container to take your creations home in. Cost is £4, payable to Karen on the day.
Tuesday 5th May - Living Planet Centre We will travel by mini bus to Woking to the World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Centre. “Today, WWF is needed more than ever. We’re seeking solutions to some of the biggest challenges humanity faces – such as combating climate change, keeping our oceans healthy, conserving vital forests and fairly sharing food, water and other natural resources. Ultimately, we want to build a world where people live in harmony with nature. To do that, we need to educate, inspire, influence and engage – to reach out to the public and policy-makers, to business leaders and influencers, and to the children who’ll inherit our one and only living planet.” Cost is £5. This is a day trip and food is not included.
REMEMBER: All of our activities must be booked, unless otherwise stated. You must register your interest with Liz by calling 020 3559 2824 or by emailing activities@kingstoncarers.org.uk.
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Saturday 9th May - Cooking Class Spend the morning cooking with Liz at the Searchlight Community Centre. Come and make some delicious treats to take home. Cost is £3, refreshments will be provided.
Thursday 14th May - Dementia Lunch Club Our dementia lunch club is meeting at Wildwood in Kingston. This is a monthly lunch for our dementia carers and a chance to meet other carers over a lovely relaxed lunch. Cost is £5, towards a meal and a drink.
Thursday 14th May - Coffee and Chat Come and join us for a cup of coffee and a chat at the KCN Office in Tolworth. 6.00pm to 7.00pm. All carers are welcome! No cost but please book.
Friday 15th May - Flower Arranging Join us for a flower arranging morning at the KCN office. We will have a florist come to teach us how to make a small flower arrangement, which you can take home. Cost is £3, towards the cost of the flowers, refreshments will be provided.
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June - Carers Week Monday 8th June – A question and answer session for carers of sufferers of dementia at the KCN office afternoon with refreshments. No cost. Tuesday 9th June – An afternoon of chair yoga for our older carers and the people they care for, taking place at the Searchlight Community Centre. No cost. Tuesday 9th June – Come join us for lunch at the KCN office with David and some of the adult support team to talk about Carers Rights. Lunch is included, no cost. Wednesday 10th June – A mini facial at Arena Beauty in Kingston College. During the day, no cost. Thursday 11th June – Our Dementia Lunch club meeting at the Canbury Arms Public House in Kingston. A monthly lunch for our dementia carers, this is a chance to meet other carers over a lovely relaxed lunch. Cost is £5, for a meal and a drink. Friday 12th June – A mini manicure at Arena Beauty at Kingston College. During the day, no cost. Friday 12th June – A morning aqua aerobics session at the River Club. We will travel by mini bus to the club in Worcester Park for a 45 minute session. You will have a swim, sauna and use of steam room after. No cost. Saturday 13th June – Dinner and a dance at the Searchlight Community Centre. Come along on your own or with the person you care for and enjoy a home cooked dinner. There will be entertainment by the Haywood sisters, who will sing, let’s dance the night away! Cost is £5.
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June Wednesday 24th June A seaside trip to Worthing. We will travel by coach from the office for a day trip to the seaside. You will have time to shop, relax on the beach or visit the arcades. Cost is ÂŁ5, food is not included.
Friday 26th June - Craft Club Craft Club morning at the office. Karen from Yarn and Thistle will be here making Sea & Forest Treasurers mobile, wire together driftwood, pebbles, feathers and seashells. to Bring a couple of your own finds to make it extra personal. Cost is ÂŁ4, payable to Karen on the day, refreshments will be provided
Friday 26th June - Coffee and Chat Come and join us for a cup of coffee and a chat at the KCN Office in Tolworth. 6 - 7pm. All carers are welcome! No cost, please book.
Tuesday 30th June - Moving and Handling A morning moving and handling course, if you would like to learn safe handling techniques then this course may be helpful for you. Venue TBC. No cost.
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July Tuesday 7th July - Cooking Session A healthy cooking session with Liz, learning how to make a well balanced dinner this session will be held late afternoon at the Searchlight Community Centre, Kingston. Cost is £3.
Thursday 9th July - Dementia Lunch Club Our dementia lunch club meeting at Alforno in Kingston. This is a monthly lunch for our dementia carers and a chance to meet other carers over a lovely relaxed lunch. Cost is £5, towards a meal and a drink.
Thursday 16th July - Bingo A bingo night for older carers (age 65+) and young adult carers (age 16-25). We will be holding a Prize Bingo session in Surbiton, starting the night with a few games of prize Bingo and then enjoy a fish and chip supper together. No cost.
Friday 17th July - Craft Club A craft club morning session with Karen from Yarn and Thistle. With Fabric Origami, using recycled fabric scraps we will fold stiffened fabric into origami shapes, add simple stitching and beads, choose a flower, butterfly or bird. Useful for brooches or home decoration. Refreshments will be provided. Cost is £4, payable to Karen on the day.
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Thursday 30th July - Summer Barbecue Join us for a delicious summer BBQ at the Searchlight Centre! For carers and people they care for. No cost.
August Friday 7th August A flower arranging morning at the office. We will have a florist come to teach you how to make a small flower arrangement to take home. Cost is £3 towards the cost of the flowers, refreshments will be served.
Thursday 13th August Our dementia lunch club meeting at Druids Head in Kingston. This is a monthly lunch for our dementia carers and a chance to meet other carers over a lovely relaxed lunch. Cost is £5, towards a meal and a drink.
Thursday 20th August - Hampton Court Palace An afternoon trip to Hampton Court Palace for our older carers (age 65+ only). We will travel by boat from Kingston to Hampton Court. We will provide a ticket for you to enter the palace and then meet for afternoon tea before traveling back by boat to Kingston. Cost is £5, includes afternoon tea.
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September Tuesday 8th September - Cooking Session Cooking with Liz at the Searchlight Youth Centre. Come and make some delicious treats to take home. Cost is £3, refreshments will be provided.
Thursday 10th September - Dementia Lunch Club Our dementia lunch club is meeting at Harts Boatyard in Surbiton. This is a monthly lunch for our dementia carers and a chance to meet other carers over a lovely relaxed lunch. Cost is £5, towards a meal and a drink
Friday 18th September - Craft Club Our craft club with Karen from Yarn and Thistle, with the theme of What I did Last Summer. Bring in a few small photos from your summer holidays and create a travel scrapbook. This will be a morning of messy play, using stamps, torn papers, paints and stencils. Please bring an apron. Cost is £4, payable to Karen on the day, refreshments will be provided.
Friday 25h September - Ramster Gardens A trip to Ramster Gardens in Surrey, a stunning mature woodland garden. Cost is £5, lunch is included. Please note this trip is subject to funding.
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Fitness Classes
April - September Tuesdays
12pm - 1pm.
Zumba, At Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, KT5 8JT
Cost is £4.
Wednesdays
12pm - 1pm.
Core Fit, (starts April 29th). At Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, KT5 8JT
Cost is £4.
Thursdays
12.30pm - 1.30pm.
Strength and Strengthen Class, For Carers and the people they care for. At Surbiton New Life Baptist Church, KT6 4NG
Cost is £4.
Fridays
10.30am - 1.30am.
Resistance Band Class, At Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club, KT5 8JT
Cost is £4.
You can just turn up to the fitness classes but if you would like more information, please contact 020 3031 2757 or activities@kingstoncarers.org.uk
Relaxation and Meditation 1st May-17th July Cost is £53 To enrol on this course, please contact the King Charles Centre, directly: 020 8547 6700
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Complementary Therapies and Beauty Treatments Healing Touch Massage with Roman Thursdays, 9.30am to 1.00pm - £25 for 1 hour Therapies include: Full body massage Deep tissue massage Natural lift face massage Back, neck and shoulder massage. Cosmic Therapies Massage with Meera Fridays, 1.00pm to 5.00pm - £14 for 30 minutes, £25 for 1 hour Therapies include: Reflexology Indian Head Massage Aromatherapy/Sports Massage Facials Hopi Candles (1 hour) Kinesiology (1 hour, supplements extra) Payments are cash only, please. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact admin@kingstoncarers.org.uk or 020 3031 2757 Hairdressing Kelly has left KCN, so we are currently looking for a new hairdresser to provide discounted haircuts for carers. Please contact us if you know of anyone.