Next week is Carers' Week.  Why don't you celebrate your contribution as a carer by participating in the events that have been organised in Kingston?

Mental Health Carers BBQ

6 – 8pm, Tuesday 15th June, Noble Centre, 109a Blagdon Road, New Malden KT3 4BD

A chance for people looking after someone with mental illness to come along with their families, enjoy the food, live music & company of others. For catering purposes, please let us know you are coming on 020 3031 2751

Young Carers Party!

4-6pm, Thursday 17th June at Surbiton Hall Methodist Church, Tennis Club, 11-13 Manor Drive, Surbiton KT5 8NE

For children and young people under the age of 18 to come and join in the fun and take time out. For catering purposes, please let the Young Carers Project workers know you are coming on 020 3031 2756

Pampering, Health Check, Money Matters and Information Day

11am – 3pm, Saturday 19th June at the Noble Centre, 109a Blagdon Road, New Malden KT3 4BD

A drop-in event with information on employment, learning, benefits and allowances, social activities, local services and support for carers and equipment and sensors to help the person you care for stay safe, plus a chance to have a quick health check. Some complementary therapies are still available, but booking recommended. For more information email or contact me on 020 8547 6124

NB: The River Boat trip to Hampton Court is now fully booked and although too late to register for the Thames Sponsored Walk, if anyone would like to pledge a donation, please contact Kate Dudley, Director of Kingston Carers’ Network on 020 3031 2752

Also Waitrose in New Malden, Surbiton and Kingston have again agreed to support carer related charities in their ‘Community Matters’ scheme over the next couple of months…please keep your eyes peeled and pop your tokens in the respective boxes on your way out!