Carers Trip - Mayfield Lavender Farm
When: Friday 12th July
Time: 2pm (coach leaving from Pools on the Park, Richmond)
Location: 1 Carshalton Road, Banstead SM7 3JA
Take two of the Lavender Farm trip - for those who came last year you will remember it being a very wet day, fingers crossed for better weather this time around!
Here is some information from their website:
'Mayfield Lavender is the creation of Brendan Maye. In the 1990’s and early 2000 Brendan was the Managing Director of the fine fragrance division of Wella UK. At the time Wella owned Yardley, an old English Lavender brand that was struggling to compete in the ever increasingly competitive fragrance market.
To regenerate interest in Yardley Brendan wanted to restablish its lavender credentials by growing lavender. That way he could visually demonstrate how beautiful lavender is and provide a focal point for the brand.
However, the board at Wella rejected Brendan’s plans because they didn’t want to buy a farm. Over the next couple of years, Brendan worked on other ways to develop the business and in 2000 he met BioRegional, a local environmental charity and asked for their help. He proposed using his marketing budget to sponsor the charity to plant lavender and he personally stood as guarantor for the lease of the land. The Wella board allowed the project to go ahead and in 2002 Brendan secured the lease of the field at Banstead, which happened to be one of the original Victorian Lavender fields.'
Please see their website for further information:
https://www.mayfieldlavender.com/
It will be £5 per person.
Please let us know whether you would like to attend by Friday 5th July. To book please email us on carers@rbmind.org or reply to our text reminder.
*We need a minimum of 10 carers to attend to proceed with the trip and we have a maximum of 14 spaces available*
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Carers Lunch
When: Friday 26th July
Time: 1pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Speaker: Claire Mackie from the Richmond Carers Network
Staff: Kathleen
We took on board your feedback and have arranged for a workshop on caring for older adults; Claire from the RCC will be coming to discuss this topic.
Please let us know whether you would like to attend by Thursday 25th July. To book please email us on carers@rbmind.org or reply to our text reminder.
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Yoga Workshop
When: Wednesday 7th August
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Where: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB (although may be subject to change)
Our monthly yoga workshops continue (the next date is to be confirmed) and we have received some fantastic feedback from attendees so far! We are currently looking at alternative venues, we will keep you updated. All abilities are welcome.
Please let us know whether you would like to attend by Tuesday the 6th August. To book a place please email us at carers@rbmind.org
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Carers Trip - Kensington Palace
When: Tuesday 13th August
Time: TBC
Location: Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
We have listened to your feedback about our trips and based on one of your suggestions we are planning to go and visit Kensington Palace for the August carers trip.
It will be £5 per person.
Please let us know whether you would like to attend by Tuesday 6th August. To book please email us on carers@rbmind.org or reply to our text reminder.
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*PLEASE NOTE LUNCH TIMINGS ARE CHANGING FROM THIS MONTH ONWARDS*
After feedback from our last consulation we are now having the workshops at 12pm and the lunch at 1pm; to attend the lunch you must also attend the workshop. To minimise disruption please ensure that you arrive on time. Unfortunately we will not be able to let late arrivals in unless we are informed prior that you will not be able to arrive on time. Thank you for your understanding. Please do not hesitate to contact us to talk about this further.
Carers Lunch
When: Friday 30th August
Time: 12pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Speaker: Suzy Rowland to promote her new carers workshop
Staff: Kathleen and Georgia
Suzy has very kindly offered to run another carers group; this will centre around an informal talking group, run on a monthly basis in a local café. The details are still being fine tuned so come to the workshop to find out more!
To book a place please email carers@rbmind.org by Thursday 29th August or reply to our text reminder.
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Carers Trip - Kew Archives
When: Tuesday 3rd September
Time: TBC
Location: The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU
We are planning a behind the scenes tour at Kew Archives. Please see a quote from their website:
'We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare’s will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come'
Please see their website for further information:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
It will be £5 per person.
Please let us know know whether you would like to attend by Tuesday 27th August. To book please email us on carers@rbmind.org or reply to our text reminder.
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Food and Feedback
When: Monday 16th September
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
This will be our third consultation event of the year. We had a very successful Food and Feedback consultation event in May which resulted in lots of fantastic ideas and feedback. Thank you again to all who were involved!
Please note the change in time; we will be running this event during the evening this time to ensure accessibility to all carers. Again, food will be provided!
We will be sending out an agenda prior to the meeting, if you have any thoughts/ideas you would like us to discuss please send them to kat.moore@rbmind.org in advance, and we will try to get them into the agenda.
Please let us know whether you would like to attend by Friday 13th September so that we can cater for all. To book a place please email us at carers@rbmind.org
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Carers Lunch
When: Friday 27th September
Time: 12pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QB
Speaker: Early Intervention Team on medication.
A staff member from the Early Intervention Team will be coming to deliver a workshop on medication, with a specific focus on medication for psychosis.
Please let us know know whether you would like to attend by Thursday 26th September. To book please email us on carers@rbmind.org or reply to our text reminder.
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If you would be interested in joining a regular support group, or would like to find out more, please contact us via email carers@rbmind.org. All of our groups run monthly.
East Sheen Support Group (3rd Wednesday of every month)
When: Wednesday 17th July, 21st August, 18th September
Time: 7-9pm
Location: St Mary’s, Mortlake High Street, SW14 8JA
This is a long established peer support group facilitated by local carers. Space may be limited so please enquire with us prior to attending.
Maddison Support Group (1st Thursday of every month)
When: Thursday 4th July, 1st August, 5th September
Time: 6-7.45pm
Location: The Maddison Centre, 140 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8QL
This is a support group facilitated by Kris Chokupermal from South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust. The group is focused on carers supporting someone with severe psychosis and/or schizophrenia.
Partners Support Group (2nd Wednesday of every month)
When: Wednesday 10th July, 14th August, 11th September
Time: 6.30-8pm
Location: Richmond Borough Mind, 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QB
This is a peer support group specifically for people supporting a partner.
*PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DAY FOR THE TWICKENHAM GROUP*
Twickenham Support Group (2nd Monday of every month)
When: Monday 8th July, 12th August, 9th September
Time: 6.30 - 8pm
Where: Richmond Borough Mind, 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QB
This is a general support group aimed at carers living in the borough of Richmond. Facilitated by Kathleen Boisseau from Carers In Mind.
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Art Workshop
When: Every Friday (except the last Friday of every month)
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: 32 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5QB
Our art workshop is still ongoing and carers have said how great they have found this group. Many have said they find it relaxing and that it allows them to have time out for themselves. This is a group for all abilities so all welcome!
To sign up or to find out more, please contact us via email carers@rbmind.org or call us on 0208 940 7384
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We continue to offer one-to-one support, whether this is over the phone or in person. A support worker will be assigned to you and you will work collaboratively to identify your needs as a carer. We can offer emotional support, signposting to other services, guidance through the mental health maze, and a plan for moving forward.
If this is something you feel you need, please do not hesitate to email us on carers@rbmind.org or telephone us on 020 8940 7384 and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
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Best wishes,
The Carers in Mind Team
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To book for any events, workshops or groups, or if you would like to find out more information please contact us.
Call: 020 8940 7384 | Text: 07801 200 450
Email: carers@rbmind.org
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