Events for carers
Free Events for Carers
There are some great opportunities to get out and about to a range of events in Cardiff, meet some like-minded people and have some fun!
Solace Carers Group at ASDA Cardiff Bay
Every Monday – 2pm to 4pm.
Come and enjoy a range of activities to suit all abilities, including quizzes and crafts.
Open to carers that support a friend or relative aged 65 and over with a diagnosis of dementia or memory difficulty or any other mental health illness.
SOLACE Drop-in Group at V21 Sbectrwm Centre, Fairwater
Drop-in Group is for people living in Cardiff that support a friend or relative with a diagnosis of dementia or memory difficulty.
Come and enjoy a range of activities to suit all abilities, including quizzes and crafts.
Every Tuesday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Cardiff Choir for Carers – Tuneful Tuesdays at Ely and Caerau Hub
Ready for some time out to tune in?
Come and meet others for a bit of Tai Chi, followed by a chance to sing your heart out!
Every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm.
11am to 11:45am – Tai Chi.
12pm to 1pm – Choir.
ACE Carers Club at CAER Heritage Centre
Carers Club is a drop-in coffee morning for anyone looking after a family member or friend.
Why not come along to Carers Club where a cuppa and biscuits or cake will be waiting for you!
Every Tuesday from 10am to 11:30am.
Soundworks at St David’s Hall
Soundworks are free, regular, term-time music-making sessions for adults with learning disabilities or autism and those who look after them.
Every Tuesday from 11am to 12:30pm.
New members are always welcome, just get in touch with Soundworks by email a2@artsactive.org.uk or call 029 2087 8572.
Wellbeing Café at Canton Library
Last Tuesday of the month – 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
Come and join us for a cuppa and a chat and boost your wellbeing. Meet new people and make new friends!
For people living with dementia and their carers, as well as anybody else who would like to join us.
For more events at community Hubs and libraries please visit the Hubs website.
Alzheimers Society Peer Support Group (Virtual)
The support group is for any person who is caring for someone living with dementia, either in their own home or in a residential setting.
Second Tuesday of the month from 3:45pm to 5pm.
If you would like to join the Zoom meeting call, contact Jacky Ayres on 07484 089 481 or email jacqueline.ayres@alzheimers.org.uk.
Home Instead Memory Café at Ararat Baptist Church, Whitchurch
Memory Café is a free session for those living with dementia, families and anyone looking after them.
Come along and enjoy some fun activities and get to meet new friends.
First Wednesday of the month from 11:15am to 12:45pm.
If you would like to join, please contact Chrissy by email christine.darby@homeinstead.co.uk or call 029 2056 9483.
Tai Chi with Jeanette at STAR Hub
Every Friday – 11am to 1pm.
Tai Chi is a series of movements that can improve both physical and mental balance, increase strength, flexibility and coordination. And it’s fun!
11am – 15 minute warm up
11:15am to 11:40am – Tai Chi level 1
12:30pm to 1pm – Tai Chi level 2 (for those who feel confident to move on from level 1).
