Young Carers Update

Blackpool Residential

In the Easter Holidays our older Young Carers group headed off to Blackpool for 3 days of fun.

Even though it was a short trip, we managed to fit loads in, including the Sea Life Centre, Selfie Town, laser tag, escape rooms, Blackpool Dungeons and the Pleasure Beach! Unfortunately, we didn't make it up the Tower as there was a bird stuck in the lift!!

Super Support!

We're lucky to have great support from our community, and today we'd like to give a shout-out for recent donations to the Young Carers Service from local stores.

A big thank you to:

- Keira Lang, Asda Alloa Charity Champion, for the donation of Easter Eggs

- Mandy Fairlie, Morrisons Stirling Community Champion, for donating sanitary products, and bamboo canes for our bug hotel

- B&Q Stirling for donating supplies for our bug hotel

Your support for Young Carers is really appreciated!

YC Team Training

The Young Carers team recently completed some really important training called Seasons for Growth. The training helps our team to help you cope with big changes in your life. This might be becoming a Young Carer in the first place, moving schools, family changes or any other situation that you are struggling with. The Young Carers staff are here to talk to you about anything you are worried or upset about.

Taking over the castle!

The younger and middle groups had a fun day during the Easter holidays when we went to explore Stirling Castle. We had a great tour and even had a chance to dress the part!

We've also done...

...loads of activities including arts & crafts, team building, cooking, science experiments and much more. All these things are a great chance to have fun with friends, but did you realise that these activities also help you to develop important skills like problem solving, managing stress and dealing with unexpected situations, which can help you cope better with your caring role.

Young Carers Celebrating Burns Night

Summer Programme

We're really looking forward to another great summer, packed with activities. This year we've got football training sessions, sailing, circus skills, chill days, and trips to Summerlee, Time Capsule, and Airthrill. Plus, of course, the Scottish Young Festival.Carers