Carers Week Events- 6-12 June 2022
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who... Read More
Carers Active April
From Unpaid Carers, to those who just want to get a little fit and healthy this April leading to summer, why not take part in more physical activity as a way to reduce loneliness and... Read More
Help with rising costs
The rising cost of living is having a devastating impact on many households up and down the country. In this article, we have researched ways in which you can help stem the flow of cash... Read More
Celebrating Social Prescribing Day in Slough!
On Thursday 10 March, Slough CVS celebrated Social Prescribing Day at Britwell Community Café (Café Brew Hut). Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising local community groups and projects which have... Read More
Dancing for Your Wellbeing – 16 & 23 March
She is Someone will be showcasing ‘Dancing for Your Wellbeing’ at the Social Prescribing Day at Café Brew Hut on 10 March but if you can’t make that date, there are two more opportunities in... Read More
Male Carers pilot new group at Café Brew Hut
Slough Carers Support recognise that there is a need for a Male Carers group in Slough. This week we piloted a taster session facilitated by Patrick Manning, former lead for Men’s Matters, at the Britwell... Read More
Carers Visit to Windsor Castle
Slough Carers Support, as part of our Thriving Communities Project and courtesy of The Royal Collection Trust, treated 50 unpaid carers to a trip to Windsor Castle on Valentine’s Day. Everyone was delighted to see... Read More
Carers delight in community singing session
Wonderful feedback from participants Arif Sabir’s singing session. “I enjoyed the mood of all the singers, the audience, the beautiful chilled out café atmosphere and the fact that all the songs are so different – the different... Read More
Carers enjoy Henna painting at Café Brew Hut
Last week saw the first of the Thriving Communities Project session. Local residents, including carers, visited Café Brew Hut, Britwell, on Wednesday to enjoy a morning of henna painting, coffee and chat. Members of the... Read More
Carers Events this February at Café Brew Hut
Every Wednesday morning this February at Café Brew Hut, Britwell Community Centre, you can enjoy a special session designed specifically for carers and supported by the Thriving Communities Project. Kinder Bassi from Slough Carers Support... Read More
Carers Rights’ Day call for more men in Slough to get support
The town’s unpaid male carers are being urged to follow the example of women by getting the emotional and financial support they’re entitled to. Slough Carers Support made the plea on Carers Rights’ Day, November... Read More
Royal Collection Trust Carers Rights Day Talks
Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace An 11am talk will be about the current exhibition of Old Master paintings which are on display at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. This exhibition, Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace, showcases 65 of... Read More
Carers Rights Day – 25 November
To mark Carers Rights Day, on Thursday 25 November, 11am-1:30pm, we will be holding a lunch for all carers groups, carers and the cared for, at Britwell Community Café. There will also be stands, with experts... Read More
Cooking for One
Simon Beckett- Allen, Director of Rosedale Funeral Home has recently published his Cooking for One book. All proceeds are being kindly donated to Cruse. Cooking for One costs £20.00 and is filled with advice and... Read More
Free Wills Offer
Write your Will for free today and help Cruse Bereavement Support support more bereaved people in the future.To redeem your free online Will, please click here. For more information on leaving a Gift in your Will... Read More
Know Your Rights
This year, Carers Rights Day is focusing on the theme: Carers have the right to…Carers UK have created a document with some tips and suggestions for getting your colleagues involved, which you can download below. Download Carers... Read More
Self Care Week – 15-21 November 2021
Self Care Week is the UK-wide annual awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families, generations including unpaid carers. It is also a reminder for all carers to remember to... Read More
Spaces available for day activities at Slough Mencap
Slough Mencap has been providing activities two days each week from 10am-3pm for people with learning disabilities, since September this year. They have more places available. There are lots of opportunities including crafts and sports and members help decide... Read More