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ARTS & CRAFTS Carers in Bedfordshire Carers Choir Tuesday afternoons 2 pm Via Zoom All levels, For unpaid family carers Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk Memory Navigation Service Poetry group for people with dementia or memory loss and their carers Second Weds of the month, 11 – 12pm Via Zoom Bring and share your favourite poems, try out a quiz or simply watch and enjoy. For details contact flora.stewart@carersinbeds.org.uk, ring 0300 111 9090 or visit memoryinbeds.org.uk Carers in Bedfordshire – Art for Wellbeing Thursdays 11.30am Via Zoom and art pack posted out. For all levels – with Natasha. For unpaid family carers, the person they care for Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk The Higgins – Sketch Friday Sketch Friday is now online. Every week the Higgins will post an object or artwork from their collections which they hope will inspire you to create your own piece of art. You are invited to share a photo of your work. No particular artistic skills required, any media that takes your fancy – it’s just for fun. Suggestions for future themes are welcome. Join the Sketch Friday group on Facebook. The Higgins Knitting and Crocheting Group The Higgins knitting and crocheting group is now online! While staying at home, you can join in to share photos and talk all things knitting and crocheting. Knitting for various charities, improving wellbeing and keeping each other company. Join The Higgins Knitting and Crochet Group on Facebook
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COMMUNITY FiverFest Bedford Saturday 10th to Saturday 24th October The National FiverFest will be taking place this October from 10th to 24th! See www.towncentrechampions.co.uk for the £5 offers and the map of participants. Table Top ‘Swap’ Shop Sunday 25th October 12noon – 3pm Happening indoors across the venue, using social distancing and one-way systems it’s a safe and fun way to pick up some Autumn bargains. The Place Theatre, Bradgate Rd, Bedford MK40 3DE
HEALTH & WELLBEING Carers in Bedfordshire Interactive Five Ways to Wellbeing Workshop Wednesday 28th October 10am – 1.30pm Learn about and practice ways to promote your own health and wellbeing. For unpaid family carers, the person they care for Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Autumn Parent & Toddler Group Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd October 9.30am – 11.30am The sessions will run slightly differently to normal to abide by social distancing but there is still plenty for you to enjoy. Lots of activities planned including meeting the rabbits and guinea pigs, meeting many of the farm animals, meeting the owls, craft activities, play time, pumpkin carving, and more. Juice and biscuits are provided. £4.50 per child with an optional £3.50 for parents to have a cup of tea/coffee and a slice of cake. Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Bedford MK45 3DT. Tel 01234 742362
WALKING/RAMBLING Carers in Bedfordshire – Walking group Third Weds of the month Bedford Park Meet by Pavillion Café For unpaid family carers, the person they care for Contact weg@carersinbeds.org.uk for more details or visit www.carersinbeds.org.uk
