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1 MAR-30 JUNE 2020
TIMES
The FREE magazine for unpaid carers on The Fylde Coast
Inside:
• New projects, groups and activities
• What's On Guide
• Carers’ true stories
• Special events
Our Disco Ball - Bang the Drum School’s Super Snap
Oh! What a night we had! Music Project winning photograph
Page 17 Page 13 Page 16
At Langdales, you will find:
• Quality care in a homely environment.
• 24-hour Residential & Dementia care in an attractive
detached property.
• Kind, caring, fully-trained and DBS checked staff.
• An adapted minibus for excursions.
• Communal and quiet areas.
• Beautiful bedrooms which residents are encouraged to
personalise, with modern nurse call and TV points.
• Nutritious and appetising, freshly prepared meals.
• All laundry and ironing done on site.
• Visitors are welcome at any time without an appointment.
Langdales Care Home
117-119 Hornby Road, Blackpool FY1 4QP
Tel: 01253 621079
Email: info@langdalescarehome.co.uk
Web: www.langdalescarehome.co.uk
Langdales Care Home is operated by
Diamond Care Homes Langdales Ltd
Provider ID: 1-3277775856
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A warm welcome... Contents
to our Spring issue of Caring Times. A startling Welcome from Faye 3
achievement given Contact us 3
We’ve kicked off the roaring 2020s in the challenges How to refer to our service 3
style at Blackpool Carers with our that have been Please let us know! 3
exciting new music project, ‘Bang the faced in the wake What’s On Guide 4-6
Drum’ coming to life, bringing the of spending cuts and funding demands, Our Creative Writing ‘Wall of Words’ 7
sounds of our carers finding their but with a mission that has stood Dementia diagnosis 8
voices each week to Beaverbrooks strong to make a better life for carers, Managing Challenging Behaviour 8
House (see page 13). we continue to find new ways of Our Board of Trustees 8
Student True Story 9
‘Bang the Drum’ hasn’t been our only getting support to those who need it
Adult Carers’ Respite 10
foray on the music scene so far this most.
Do you have a product or service that can
year…..we took the Empress Ballroom We have lots to look forward to in the benefit our carers? 10
by storm with our Disco Ball on the 1st coming months with regular social Carers Kitchen 11
February, expertly guided through the Blackpool - A Poem by Sue Barker 11
events ‘Welcome to all’ (see page 5)
era of 1970s disco groove by Lionel Adult Carer True Story 12
and an ever expanding programme of
Vinyl and his assistant, John Travolta – Duke of Edinburgh update 12
respite activities for carers of all ages.
although John did look a little ‘board’ at Bang the Drum update 13
There really is something for everyone Duke of Edinburgh True Story 13
times! (see page 17). This was our 10th to get involved in. Young Carers’ Time Out update 14
annual fundraising Ball and also
If you are one of those wonderful Seize the Day 14
coincides with our 15th anniversary as
Young Carer True Story 15
a charity. people who want to volunteer, your
Room Hire and Outside Catering 15
time, skills and ideas are very welcome
As you may know, we need no excuse Heroes get on their bikes for
here. We have lots of opportunities Young Carers’ Awareness Day 16
to have a party and it really has got us from ad-hoc events to regular Oh! What a night at our Disco Ball 17
reflecting on all that has been achieved volunteering, the door is always open. Young Carers’ Fun Zone 18
in that time. We have developed from a Radio Wave Charity Auction Day 19
small team of 2 staff back in 2005, to Best Wishes
Funding News 19
the diverse staff team of over 30 50:50 Club Carers’ Monthly Lottery 19
professionals working on a variety of Alison’s volunteer and Skills Bank update 20
projects, all borne out of the needs of Volunteer Drivers & buddies needed 20
some of the most vulnerable and Faye Atherton Passionate about supporting carers? 20
complex families in Blackpool. Quality Director Volunteer True Story 21
Raising funds with easyfundraising.com 21
Focus on...YoutherapY 22
Contact Blackpool Carers Staff Profile
Do you take part in sporting events?
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Beaverbrooks House 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ Cash Quest for Carers 2020 23
Tel: 01253 393748 Footcare Service 23
Fax: 01253 393450 Email: admin@blackpoolcarers.org Fun, frolics and fundraising! 24
Do you want to support carers within
You can also send us a message using the ‘Contact Us Form’ your organisation? 25
on our website: www.blackpoolcarers.org/contact/contact-us-form Caring Corporate Networking Event Invite 25
Garden Party - sponsors needed 25
Photo Gallery 26-27
How to refer to us and Please let us know! A Gift in your Will 28
‘Stable Advice’ from Rocco 29
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WHAT’S Please call
01253 393748
ON
for information or to book on
GUIDE
any of the events listed below.
New trips and events are organised
regularly. Please check for updates
on our website:
www.blackpoolcarers.org/whats-on/
Interactive craft session
are planning to go out on trips during
For all carers some sessions, so do give us a call-in
Dementia Drop-in
advance if you are interested. Cost £1.50 Held fortnightly on Thursdays at
Carers’ Kitchen per person to include tea / coffee and Beaverbrooks House
Held at Beaverbrooks House on the biscuits. 11.30am-1.00pm
first Saturday of the month Call Claire for more information. • 5 & 19 Mar, 2, 16 & 30 April,
10.00am-4.00pm 14 & 28 May, 11 & 25 June, 9 July
• 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 6 June, 4 July A peer led drop-in for coffee and a chat
A monthly drop-in for carers of all ages. ‘Bang the Drum’ Music Course for carers of loved ones with dementia.
Call-in for an informal chat or to discuss At Beaverbrooks House
any queries or concerns about caring Various dates and times
Grow Wild Garden Group
roles, help and advice, including benefit throughout 2020 Held at Beaverbrooks House weekly on
advice. No appointment necessary. A course for female carers to explore Wednesdays 4.00-5.30pm
Refreshments available. different forms of music and find out how Garden activities in our glorious award-
music can support wellbeing. This course winning community gardens. From
includes free visits to musical shows and propagating to harvesting (and eating)
Zen Den Taster Sessions
theatre performances. there is always plenty to do in our
We hold age appropriate taster sessions Ring Pat to book your place. gardening group. In case of wet weather
in our Zen Den sensory room every the session will move to an indoor
Monday at Beaverbrooks House Creative Writing Group activity in our reception. It’s a great way
• Babies - under 2 years (4 max) to learn and socialise.
9.30-10.15am, 10.30-11.15am, Held at Beaverbrooks House on the
Call Claire to book your place.
11.30am-12.15pm third Tuesday of every month
Includes use of a breakout room (for 10.30am-12.00noon
• 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 19 May, 16 Jun, 21 July
HUGS - Help, Understanding
feeding and pram storage) & Group Support
• Pre-School - 2-5 years (4 max) Inclusive and accessible, a perfect
1.30–2.15pm, 2.30-3.15pm opportunity to develop a creative outlet Held at Beaverbrooks House on the
• Additional Needs - any age, including for thoughts and feelings. Open to carers First Tuesday of each month
adults (3 max) 4.00-5.00pm and former carers. See page 6 for full 10.00am-12.00noon
details. • 3 Mar, 7 Apr, 5 May, 2 June, 7 July
The taster sessions are £5 for a
45-minute session. Please note; this room A peer-led support group for carers of
can also be booked out for exclusive Dementia Awareness Training loved ones with mental ill-health. A
sessions at £20 for 1 hour. friendly group which offers support and
Held at Beaverbrooks House throughout advice along with social contact in a
Call Louise to book any of the above
the year relaxed environment.
sessions.
• Thursdays 2, 9, 16 & 23 April Call Carla for more information.
10.30am-12.30pm
For adult carers • Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 May
Interactive Group
1.30-3.30pm
Active Minds Group Dementia awareness training is available The group meets fortnightly on
for people caring for someone with Mondays, 2.00-3.30pm at Beaverbrooks
Held at Beaverbrooks House on the dementia, whether diagnosed or not. House, with different activities taking
second Wednesday of every month Support is available for the person you place each session.
1.30pm-3.00pm care for, to enable you to attend. They • 6 April - Gardening
• 11 Mar, 8 Apr, 13 May, 10 June, 8 July will be supported to participate in a range • 20 Apr - Stress Awareness
A group for dementia carers and their of activities by our staff, students and • 4 May - Soft Archery
loved ones. A social group where we volunteers. • 18 May - What Works? Coffee & Chat
enjoy quizzes, bingo, crafts and other Call Helena if you would like more
interactive activities. The group is • 1 June - Cooking
information or to book a place.
inclusive, accessible and welcoming. We • 15 June - Guest speaker
• 29 June - Craft
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• 13 July - Gardening Below are some of our forthcoming
Welcome to All events:
Wakepark Wipeout
• 27 July - Badminton
Adult carers are welcome to come along Monday 8 June
and meet others. An activity designed to Psychic Night with Marilyn Blackpool Wake Park, Ream Hills Road,
support wellbeing will be on offer. Please Mythop Road, Preston 10.30am-7.00pm
Friday 13 March
wear appropriate clothing/footwear for Can your team take on our inflatable
Beaverbrooks House 7.00pm start
outdoor activities. Donations to cover the assault course challenge? Join us for our
Join us for a mystical night with the
cost of refreshments are welcomed. 2nd Wakepark Wipeout challenge. Perfect
amazing Marilyn. Our psychic nights
NOTE - some sessions involve a trip off site. for team building and competitive
always sell out quickly, so if you want to
Please call Claire for more details if you organisations. Could your team be this
be a part of this one you will need to
plan to attend these sessions. See page 6. year’s winner with the fastest time, or
hurry and book your place. £12pp. See
will you be ‘Wiped Out’?
“We Hit the High Notes” page 6. Call Julie Swift to book.
To find out more or to enter a team
Community Choir An Evening with Freddie call Terry on 01253 393748.
Held at Beaverbrooks House on the first
Wednesday of each month, 1.00-2.30pm Saturday 21 March Coffee, Cake and Connect
Preston Grasshoppers, Lightfoot Green
• 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July Wednesday 10 June
Lane, Preston 7.45pm-midnight
A community choir in conjunction with Beaverbrooks House 1.00-3.00pm
Join one of our Castle to Castle cyclists
MacMillan Cancer Support. This choir is An event to mark Carers Week. Drop in to
for a fabulous fundraising evening packed
open to anyone affected by cancer. All meet and chat with other carers over
with entertainment for a night to
singing abilities welcome! A donation of coffee and cake. FREE for carers registered
remember, in aid of Blackpool Carers. Join
£1.75 per person will be appreciated. with Blackpool Carers, or £5 for guests.
your host and compere, Tony Slater, for
Call Claire to register your interest. Call Claire to book your place.
an evening with Lee Garcia as Freddie
Mercury and a DJ kindly provided by
Wellbeing Training Course for Manchester Tower Radio See advert Carers Week Garden Party
adult carers below. Tickets £10 from Tony Slater on
Saturday 13 June
Held at Beaverbrooks House 07703 475258.
Beaverbrooks House 11.00am-2.00pm
10.00am-12.00noon Our annual Garden Party is a perfect
1 June for 6 weeks event for all the family. Join us as we
A FREE 6-week course for carers, cook up a delicious BBQ, have fun and
exploring wellbeing. Delivered by games galore, terrific tombola prizes,
Blackpool Adult Learning. marvellous musical melodies, and our
Call Claire to book your place. huge raffle with superb prizes. Take time
out in our beautiful gardens and wander
Social Events - around the various stalls in the house and
grounds. This is a FREE event and
Welcome to all everyone is welcome. See page 7.
Here at Blackpool
Carers’ we want to Care & Chill Psychic Night
make our wonderful, Monday 20 April
vibrant building a hub Beaverbrooks House 1.30-3.30pm
for the community An event for carers to mark Stress
and, of course, our Awareness Month. Drop in to enjoy a
carers, their loved range of relaxing activities and find out
ones and families. information about managing stress and
One of the ways in staying healthy. Free for carers registered
which we are doing this is by introducing with Blackpool Carers, or £5 for guests.
‘Welcome to All’ events, meaning Places are limited. See page 6.
everyone is welcome to join and become Call Claire to book.
part of our community.
Whenever you see ‘Herbert’, our new logo
on any of our event posters it means that
Care and Chill Friday 10 July
An event for carers Beaverbrooks House 7.00pm start
these occasions can enjoyed by anyone. to mark £12 including supper
There is usually an entry fee and quite Stress An evening of spiritual entertainment
often a lovely supper included too. Awareness with Channel 5 TV medium, Jeanette ‘The
Month Gift’ Greenough. Bring a bottle if you
Events range from traditional Beetle
Drives and Ladies Evenings, to our Monday fancy a tipple. These events are very
20th April popular so book early!
popular Psychic Nights and Craft 1.30-3.30pm
Workshops. Call Julie H to book your place.
at Beaverbrooks House
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'Interactive'
Adult Carers
An activity-based group for adult carers.
Come and enjoy fun activities, and meet
and chat with other carers. Refreshments
provided.
The group meets 2.00-3.30pm on
alternate Mondays (unless otherwise
stated) and meets at Beaverbrooks House,
unless we are planning a trip elsewhere.
We ask for a small donation to help cover
costs.
Please contact Claire on 01253 393748
for more details.
Come and join our new group
for carers and former carers... Forthcoming dates and topics
6 April 13 July
Creative Writing Gardening: planting vegetable seeds
Please bring a coast and suitable footwear.
20 April
Stress Awareness Event 1.30-3.30pm
Please ring Claire to book your place.
Gardening: planting vegetable seeds
Please bring a coast and suitable footwear.
27 July
Badminton
Led by a qualified instructor.
A group to explore your creative side 4 May 10 August
Soft Archery Cooking - Please bring a plastic container to
and express yourself through writing. Led by a qualified GB Archery professional. take home some food.
Enjoy a cuppa and meet and chat with others whilst taking part in some creative writing 18 May 24 August
opportunities. No need to have any previous experience and there will be What works coffee and chat: Craft
no pressure to get it “right” or to read out what you have written. sharing ideas of what helps us as carers.
7 September
We would love for you to come and enjoy having a go! 1 June Nature
Cooking - Please bring a plastic container to Making bird feeders.
take home some food.
The group meets 10.30am-12.00 noon at Beaverbrooks House 21 September
on the third Tuesday of each month: 15 June Stanley Park Walk
Guest speaker Please ring Claire to book your place.
7 March • 21 April • 19 May • 16 June • 21 July TBC
5 October
If you are interested in joining, please call Claire on 01253 393748 29 June Guest speaker
and we look forward to welcoming you to the group. Craft TBC
Care and Chill Join us for a mystical evening with the amazing
An event for carers to mark Stress Awareness Month
Monday 20th April • 1.30-3.30pm
Marilyn
at Beaverbrooks House • 147 Newton Drive • Blackpool
at our charity
Psychic
Drop in to enjoy a range of relaxing activities
and find out information about managing
stress and staying healthy.
Night
• Enjoy a relaxing
hand massage
• Chill in our sensory room
• Have a free health check
• Get creative with
craft activities
supporting relaxation
Friday 13th March
at Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive,
• Find out about Blackpool FY3 8LZ
support available
7.00pm start
to carers
Please ring Only £12.00 per person
FREE to attend for carers Claire on including buffet
registered with 01253 393748
Blackpool Carers.
Bring your own bottle if you fancy a tipple!
if you wish
£5 charge for non-carers. to attend. Hot and soft drinks available
# PRIZE RAFFLE #
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@BlackpoolCarers
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Our Creative Writing ‘Wall of Words’ Creative Writing group in full flow
esearch shows that writing can benefit Please don’t negatively view me as an
R your health and wellbeing. It can
clarify thoughts and feelings, improve
invader
Who wants to steal your soul
mood and positivity, bring more focus to Welcome me - positively - as a partner
the mind, change your perspective on Who wants to make you whole
things and help you to manage stress. breeze. She brushed her hair and
Life is what you make it moisturised her hungry skin. A glow
For this reason, we have recently returned to her cheeks.
established a Creative Writing group for They say change is as good as a rest but
adult carers and adults who have been a the changes I’ve experienced seem to As days passed she continued to care for
carer in the last year. include a lot of hard work. Moving house is herself. This time, sitting in the light
at the top of the list. instead of the dark. Music, once more,
There has been plenty of interest in this played as she sang through her chores.
monthly group, and a number of carers Some folk are quite happy to stay in one Her curves had expanded but she was
have already benefitted from coming house and area most of their lives but determined that Zumba would help her
along. No special talent, ability or sometimes the experience of moving to a melt away her time of excess.
experience is needed. The group includes completely new area or even country can
plenty of chances to have a go at be a wonderful experience. It can, however, She dressed nicely and sprayed her
expressing yourself in a supportive and cause problems and families and friends favourite perfume. The bubbly girl she once
encouraging environment. can be quite negative and advise against it knew had returned. Her sparkling green
and take it as a personal affront, especially eyes showed that life flowed throughout
In January, the group reflected upon the if they see the move as unnecessary. But her being. She was worthy!
idea of change – inspired by visual images life is what you make it and though there
and chat about the changes in the If you would like to come along to the
is the inevitable feeling of ‘homesickness’, next Creative Writing Group, give Claire a
weather. We created a ‘wall of words’ especially a move which is miles away
inspired by this discussion. From that, we call on 01253 393748. If you can’t make
from the bosom of a large extended family, it, but would like to have a go at Creative
all created a written piece drawing upon at least you’ve broadened your horizons.
our own experiences of change and the Writing, check out our writing ideas box
ideas we generated. Some of these have Often a move to the coast or a ‘holiday below.
been included below. destination’ enables friends and family to
visit and enjoy a cheap vacation, but Writing Ideas
Change others express their negative feelings,
Write for yourself. No-one needs to
citing distance as a deterrent and
I touch upon everyone’s lives read what you write. Once you have
inconvenience to visit, whether it’s for a
To some I represent fear written something, it’s up to you what
new job or moving to be helpful with child
My presence cuts through them like a knife you do with your creation. It’s doing
care for grandchildren, it is an opportunity
Severing the security of yesteryear the writing that does you good, not
to sample a different way of life, nothing
what you do with it after.
ventured, nothing gained, as they say.
To others I represent excitement
Try looking at an object: a plant, a vase
A challenge to embrace
I am their path to fulfilment
She was worthy or even your own hand. Then write a
description of what you see.
Changing the joker to an ace Her hair was dishevelled, her skin reflective
My influence knows no bounds of her mood. Dull and grey. Her eyes were Writing a list can be a way to get
I do not judge or assess vacant. started. How about writing a list of
I engulf folk from all backgrounds She didn’t witness a sunrise or a sunset, as your favourite foods, or your favourite
And warm or chill regardless she slept more hours than she cared to memories?
think about.
It makes no difference if you are a tramp Remaining in the dark she tortured herself Don’t panic about spelling and
A doctor, a cleaner or a Royal with her failings. How the mighty had punctuation. Try to get something
Everything and every man needs to fallen, down on paper. Remember you are
revamp Another beer to quieten the voices, yet the writing for your own benefit. Just keep
Be brave and face up to the trial. voices returned louder and acidic, she was writing with the ideas that pop into
worthless. your head. If it matters to you, you can
Rest assured you will meet me always spell check afterwards.
Possibly unknowingly or by stealth Days rolled into weeks. Puffy eyes bereft of
For I am the only certain thing that you tears viewed the surroundings with If writing a lot seems too daunting – try
cannot foresee dismay. writing on a post-it note.
Except for death itself. The shower warm and therapeutic offered Writing a diary or a journal is a helpful
So come, let's go on a voyage of discovery a sense of soothing. Her heartbeat became way to process the day for many
And learn to do things anew louder. Yet she still wasn’t ready to face the people. There are apps available to help
You could discover talents to match outside world. with this, for example, Daylio, if you
Einstein, Pasteur or Hardy Sunlight danced around her bedroom as prefer to express yourself in this way.
You could join this legendary crew blinds moved gently with any sense of
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Dementia diagnosis
f you are concerned about your own • For some people, it can be a relief to interventions can be used to help
Ichanges
memory, or you are worried about
you have noticed with memory,
know what their condition actually is,
and why their memory, behaviour, or
manage and lessen the symptoms
communication, personality or the way they feel is changing. A We are here to offer help and support to
behaviour of someone close to you, it is diagnosis also benefits the wider carers, from guidance in getting a
important to consult a GP as soon as family and enables them to diagnosis, coping with a diagnosis and
possible, so that an accurate diagnosis understand what is happening and dementia specialist training to help carers
is made. how they can help to feel more prepared and able to
• A diagnosis helps the person with manage.
Going to a GP for a check-up can identify dementia and their family to get the
potentially treatable conditions that For information about support and
best treatment, support and plans in dementia training dates, please contact
initially look like dementia but are not. place as soon as possible. This includes
Depression, vitamin B12 deficiency, Helena Brown on 01253 393748.
looking at finances, legal issues and
delirium, stress, thyroid problems, making decisions for the present and
infections, or vascular problems can all the future
affect a person’s alertness, memory, or • A timely diagnosis can help the person
brain function. stay well for longer by increasing their
We know that seeking a diagnosis can be awareness of the condition and how
scary or overwhelming, and some people they and their family can make
feel that they’d rather delay finding out. adjustments to improve their quality
There are four main reasons you should of life
• Although there is no cure for dementia Helena delivering Dementia
take steps to get a diagnosis as soon as Awareness training
you can. at present, medication and other
Managing Challenging Behaviour - course for parents
Fbe oraextremely
many parents/carers coping with
child’s challenging behaviour can
difficult and place major
The last session includes time for
developing individual behaviour and
strategy plans to take away.
The course is delivered over
two daytime sessions -
Tuesdays 9.30am-2.30pm,
stress and strain on families. OR
four evening sessions -
We offer a Managing Challenging Wednesdays 6.00-8.00pm.
Behaviour course for parents and carers.
The Managing Challenging Behaviour
The course provides strategies to help
course is open to all parents living in
identify and manage behaviours whilst
Blackpool who have a child with
enabling you to meet with others who
challenging behaviour with or without
are in a similar situation to develop a
a diagnosis.
positive network of support.
The course is set out over 4 sessions: If you would like any further information
• What is challenging behaviour? or to book a place on the course,
• Why challenging behaviour happens please contact Alison Brown
• Resilience and self confidence on 01253 393748 or email:
• Positive behaviour strategies alison.brown@blackpoolcarers.org
Our Board of Trustees
Paul Jebb (Chair) - Alison Gilmore -
Associate Director of Nursing General Manager,
University Hospitals Morecambe Bay Imperial Hotel Blackpool
NHS Foundation Trust Howard Lewis -
General Manager, Crewe Hall Hotel
Sarah Lambert (Vice-Chair) -
John Topping -
Retired Development Manager
FCAT Community Relations and
Dan Capper - Estates Lead
Director of Business Development at Tony Ward - Trustees at Beaverbrooks House (L to R): Paul Jebb,
Retired Corporate IT Strategist John Topping, Sarah Lambert, Dan Capper, Tony Ward
MCM Medical
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Garden
Party
Saturday 13th June
11.00am-2.00pm
Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool
A celebration event for carers, their families
and the local community.
FUN • GAMES
FOOD • ENTERTAINMENT
STALLS • CRAFTS • PLANTS
and much more!
Call Julie H on 01253 393748 for more information.
FREE
Admission
STUDENT TRUE STORY
This experience has helped to shape me
for my future career as a Social Worker
started my placement as part of my name a few. I have developed so many
I Social Work degree studies at
Blackpool Carers in September 2019. At
skills through my placement here,
liaising with other professionals on
the beginning of my placement, I was behalf of carers, understanding
apprehensive about joining such a large legislation and how it applies to carers,
team. as well as having a better understanding
of the issues that carers feel are most
My anxiety was unfounded however, as I important to them, as sometimes this Courtney offering support at Carers’ Kitchen
found that the entire team were so can be missed.
friendly and eager to help me to learn I‘ve had from carers and their families
and develop. I was placed within the This experience has been such a learning with me in the future to ensure that I
Adult Team, supporting carers over the curve for me, but if I could do it all again am providing the best support that I can.
age of 18 who are providing care to a I would in a heartbeat. I am sad to be
loved one. The team have been leaving such an amazing place, filled Finally, I wish to say a huge thank you to
absolutely fantastic, showing me the with fantastic staff and volunteers but the entire team, volunteers and carers I
ropes and helping me every step of the grateful for the things that I have learnt have had the privilege of working with,
way. and the people I have met. for helping me to develop, not only as a
student but also as a person. I wish you
I have had so many opportunities to get This experience has helped to shape me all well and hope the future is bright for
stuck in at Blackpool Carers, from for my future career as a Social Worker Blackpool Carers.
helping out at the monthly Saturday and has also helped me to understand
Carers’ Kitchen, the Welcome to Winter how best to support people as a Social Courtney Farrell
event and attending training courses to Worker. I aim to carry the feedback that Social Work Student
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Why not join us for some Adult Carers’ respite?
aring for another adult can be range of activities to encourage new out some relaxing activities and get
C demanding, with plenty of physical,
emotional and mental challenges to
experiences. Past sessions have included
soft archery, baking, reflexology, trying
advice on managing stress. Carers
registered with us will be given priority
face. the Japanese craft of “Hapazome” and a for this event and can attend for free. We
trip to Burnside Garden Centre. We meet are also inviting anyone else interested in
Here at Blackpool Carers, we understand on alternative Mondays, 2.00-3:30pm. wellbeing and relaxation for a small
that it is important for carers to take a See advert on page 6 for more details. charge. Please call 01253 393748 to book
break. As well as all of the youth clubs, a place. More events will follow
groups and trips for our young carers, we throughout the year.
also have a wide range of provision for
our adult carers, offering a break and a
rest from caring roles.
We hope there is something for everyone,
providing adult carers with much needed
respite and a chance to connect with
others. Many of our groups are for carers
only in order to make sure that they get
the chance to take a real break. Support is
available for carers to access a respite
budget through Adult Social Care if
Relaxing with some reflexology
needed to enable them to come along
without the worry of the person they A great way to stay in touch is to follow
‘Hapazome Japanese craft at ‘Interactive’ group
care for being left at home alone. Have a Blackpool Carers Centre on Social Media
chat with one of our support workers on For Dementia Carers, as well as the (see icons at foot of page). For adult
01253 393748 if you want any more fortnightly peer-led ‘drop in’ on carers registered with us, we have a
information. Thursdays, we have the Active Minds closed Facebook Group called “Blackpool
Our ‘What’s On’ guide on page 4 provides group held on the second Wednesday of Carers Adult Team”. It’s a great way to
a handy overview of all activities, groups each month. Carers are welcome to bring keep in touch with the trips, activities and
and trips for adults. Have a look and see if the person they care for to this group and events that are coming up.
there is anything you fancy coming along the activities planned (including crafts,
quizzes and bingo) are dementia friendly. We look forward to welcoming you!
to...you will be most welcome!
The group recently enjoyed a trip to
It’s fine to come along as a one off, or to Lytham Hall for a snowdrop walk and
just come as and when you can make it. cream tea.
We understand that carers can’t always Do you have a product
The weekly Wednesday Grow Wild group
commit to coming along to every session.
gives carers the chance to enjoy a spot of or service that can
At all groups and events we enjoy
welcoming new people.
gardening, tending to our community benefit our carers?
allotment. And if gardening isn’t your
very 4 months, 9,000 copies of
Claire (r) with members
of the Grow Wild group
thing, our Creative Writing group meets
monthly on a Tuesday to give carers and
former carers the chance to express
E each issue of Caring Times are
circulated throughout Blackpool and
themselves through the written word. As the surrounding areas, to carers, GPs,
with all our groups, no previous health professionals, local
experience is needed. organisations and businesses and via
Also to note are our one-off events that email all over the country.
we have planned throughout the year.
Our Care and Chill event on 20th April We have limited space for the
will include plenty of opportunities to try advertising of carer-related products
or services in each edition. The
Most of our groups are led by Claire, one revenue raised from adverts, funds
of our Support Workers. She is passionate the production and distribution of
about providing opportunities for carers this publication, to enable us to reach
to recharge their batteries and build as many carers as possible.
supportive relationships with other
carers. Please give Claire a call if you have For more information including rates
any questions on 01253 393748. and deadlines, please contact Kay on
01253 393748 or email:
Our fortnightly ‘Interactive’ group’
provides space for adult carers to try a kay.soper@blackpoolcarers.org
Our first potato harvest
10 t. 01253 393748 www.blackpoolcarers.orgCarers’ Kitchen...‘Benefit’ from more than just cooking!
eing a carer is often a full-time job Information and support are also
B which may restrict you from
accessing support and can increase
available from our Benefits Advisor,
legal expert and allied professional
isolation. partners such as Health and Wellbeing
Workers and Mental Health Services.
Our monthly Carers’ Kitchen Saturday
drop-in event is where carers can meet
There are also opportunities to
with other carers, gain support, gather
participate in craft activities or even
information from professionals and
have your car washed by our young
seek advice.
carers team (summer months only
It also gives our working carers the dates TBC - £5 per car).
opportunity to access support at a time Receiving support at Carers’ Kitchen
that suits them. Refreshments and a friendly face will
Carers’ Kitchen is open to carers of all always be available for anyone who
Carers can use these sessions to access ages who have already had contact with needs information, emotional or
information on: our service, as well as those new to practical support, or simply feels the
• How Blackpool Carers can help you being a carer and who may not know need to have a chat.
• Welfare rights their rights or the support that is
• Respite opportunities available to them. Our Carers’ Kitchen is open on the first
• How to look after yourself whilst Saturday of every month, and due to its
caring Carers’ Navigators and Support Workers
popularity has extended opening hours
from both our adult and young carers
• Practical support for the person you from 10.00am-4.00pm.
teams are present at every session.
care for
Come and talk to someone who
• Ways to take a break from your For more information contact the team
understands the pressures of being a
caring role on 01253 393748.
carer and get practical advice and
• Benefits advice support to help you cope.
Blackpool - A poem by Sue Barker
They remodelled the promenade striding amidst the corrugated, And always the Sea, blowing in
and pushed back the sea. compacted sands of the previous from the Irish-Sea, via the Isle of
tide. Man, to blow those metal
‘Wavy, metal palms’, a comedy cobwebs away!
carpet, a tiny Vegas-style chapel Like a Leviathan, the Tower looms,
for weddings. defying the elements; like the sea, Visit here in the Winter…?
it remains a constant, throughout
The swish new trams swish past, the decades. Well, as J. B. Priestley wrote, it’s a
gliding along so-called ‘silent’ case of ‘The Great, Roaring,
tracks. In the far distance – the hump of Spangled Beast is Hibernating’.
a roller-coaster, silent from here,
The evening sun glints on the Come in January, to find out… Or
but one imagines the screams,
distant, metallic sea – pristine maybe in December, for ‘Turkey &
bought on a promise of being
from this viewpoint, despite Tinsel’…?
frightened to death.
reports of pollution.
The Blackpool Experience – tacky,
On the beach, man and dog push cheap, gaudy, certainly… but also,
against the South-Westerly absolutely fabulous!!
breeze, gulping down salt-air,
Sue is one of our long serving volunteers here at Beaverbrooks House and also a former carer. She
has been instrumental in the development of our Creative Writing group here at Blackpool Carers
and we are proud to publish her work here in Caring Times.
/blackpoolcarers @BlackpoolCarers blackpoolcarers Blackpool Carers Centre Limited 11ADULT CARER TRUE STORY
My life changed overnight when
my partner had a stroke
y name is Nikki, I am 55 years old at home once Marc was discharged. She
M and I access support from the
hospital and adult carers team at
has helped us both in many ways,
including, ensuring that we had the
Blackpool Carers. appropriate benefits in place and
referring me for a carers assessment
My partner, Marc, had a stroke in May which gives me time to take a break Nikki and Marc relaxing at home
2019. Following this he then had an from caring for Marc. She supported us
extended bleed on his brain which to apply for housing as our property was manage the transition from being in full
required brain surgery and I now care for not accessible and has also delivered time work to becoming a 24/7 carer.
him on a 24/7 basis. food parcels that kept us going until our
My advice to anyone else who is a carer
I first heard about Blackpool Carers benefits were in place.
is, please use this service as they can’t
through Blackpool Victoria Hospital in do enough for you. They are always at
August 2019. I was referred by the staff Since receiving support from Blackpool
the end of the phone to help you. The
at the hospital and a caseworker came Carers, we now have a specially adapted
staff are excellent and I don’t know what
to talk to us whilst we were on the ward. flat that enables Marc to have some
I would have done without them.
She gave us lots of information about independence. We have been supported
We are now able to make plans for the
the support available to us and what to to find furniture and applied for a carers’
future and are looking forward to having
expect when Marc was eventually grant which we used to buy a cooker for
a holiday in the sun and living life to the
discharged. our new home.
full.
Before I had contact with Blackpool My caseworker also referred me for I don’t know what I would have done
Carers I thought, “how am I going to counselling at the centre which has without the help of this service, for both
manage?” and I really didn’t know where helped me to come to terms with my myself and Marc, and would like to say
to start. Our caseworker came to visit us life being changed overnight, and to thank you to all at Blackpool Carers.
Duke of Edinburgh update
ur 2019/20 Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) group have been
O regularly meeting throughout the winter period working
on the Skill section of their award and we are pleased to report
that they’ve had lots of fun!
The group have channelled their inner ‘techie’ and have been
producing a series of podcasts, talking about their experiences of
being a young carer and how Blackpool Carers has supported
them. In each episode of the of the podcast, the group have to
get their thinking caps on as they are set a series of riddles and
quizzes with eye watering forfeits for the losers.
If you would like to listen to our brilliant group, you can find the
podcasts at https://towerabove.podbean.com/.
Not only have the group been busy with their podcasts, but they
have also been developing their leadership and team building
skills through participating in a series of fiendish challenges set
DofE group teambuilding session
by our DofE leaders, Andy & Dom.
The challenges have seen the group untangle themselves from During the spring we are moving on to the physical section of
human knots, tame a magic stick, ensure the safe crossing of a the award, with the aim of improving our fitness through a
fox, a chicken and grain across a river and they have also saved variety of activities including non-contact boxing, yoga and
an egg from a fate worse than death when dropped from the circuit training.
first floor of Beaverbrooks House – all in a day’s work!
If you would like to learn more about the Duke of Edinburgh Award
These challenges have helped the group to develop their or support the delivery of the programme through volunteering or
communication, listening, teamwork and leadership skills, all of sponsorship at Blackpool Carers, please contact Andy or Dom on
which are vital for their success in the award and also in life. 01253 393748.
12 t. 01253 393748 www.blackpoolcarers.orgBang the Drum update
ur Bang the Drum project is now lots of backstage nooks and crannies and
O well underway and in fine voice
each week here at Beaverbrooks House!
learning about the history of this iconic
venue. The groups also paid a visit to the
Theatre, this time as part of the audience There has been some lovely feedback
Funded by Spirit of 2012 in conjunction to see The Nutcracker ballet. For many, from our ladies and girls….
with the Tampon Tax Fund and DCMS, the this was their first experience, not only of “This has been a wonderful experience
project provides female carers the ballet but also of attending a theatrical that would not have been possible
opportunity to participate in lots of performance. without this project”
different musical activities on one of four
12 week programmes. We are also excited Our groups have also had a go at playing “This has been the headspace that I
to be partnering with our friends at the the ukulele, experienced some vocal needed”
Grand Theatre on this project. coaching and taken part in dance
“My first ballet but certainly not my last!”
sessions. Still to come is a visit to the
Before Christmas, our Bang the Drum opera, the chance to join in an African “Can’t wait for next week!”
team delivered taster sessions for the drumming session and a belly dancing
new project resulting in sign ups for our “Awesome!”
experience!
first programme which began running
fully in January. This project is designed to help female Future Adult Carers Cohorts/Groups
carers to explore new experiences, have • Tuesdays 10.30am-12.00pm or
This first cohort has already enjoyed a 7.00-8.30pm from 21st April
respite from their caring roles and
tour of the Grand Theatre, getting to see • Wednesdays 10.30am-12.00pm or
connect with each other.
7.00-8.30pm from 22nd April
If you are interested in joining our next • Wednesdays 10.30am-12pm or
programmes or in volunteering to help 7.00-8.30pm from 9th September
with the groups, please give the team a call
on 01253 393748 or email Future Young Carers Cohorts/Groups
jenny.sunley@blackpoolcarers.org or • Easter Intensive week 6th-10th April
pat.sumner@blackpoolcarers.org • Tuesdays 4.00-5.30pm from 21st April
• Summer Intensive week 27th-31st July
DUKE OF EDINBURGH (DofE) TRUE STORY
Skye’s the limit at DofE
kye is 16 years old and cares for her started to attend Take5 respite sessions
S mum. She is a full-time college
student and is in her first-year studying
with us to provide a break from her
caring role and give her the opportunity
performing arts. to meet other young people who were
going thorough similar worries and
Skye came into Blackpool Carers under feelings as her. Skye was nervous about challenges and become healthier. Skye
our Family Focus Project. Skye’s dad was attending at first, but with the support jumped right into the programme,
being supported by our Adult Team and of our team she settled in quickly and becoming a natural leader in the group.
thought Skye would benefit from some soon created strong friendships with
support as she had seemed to be several of the other young people in the For the skills section of the award, the
struggling with her caring role for mum. group. group decided to record a podcast as a
Skye had become quite stressed and group about Young Carers (Tower Above
anxious which had led to her becoming A few weeks later we started recruiting - can be found on the Pod Bean app).
socially isolated. Her routine of college for our latest Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
and caring became repetitive and she Award programme. Skye was very keen Skye became one of the main voices of
wasn’t getting out or seeing friends to be involved now that she was gaining the podcast and said that taking part
anymore. confidence and had new friends around had given her more confidence and
her. helped her to find her voice. We are now
After being introduced to Blackpool working our way through the physical
Carers, Skye attended one to one On sign-up day Skye told us that she section of the programme and Skye is
support where we discussed some wanted to participate in the Duke of enjoying feeling healthier and looking
coping strategies around managing Edinburgh programme so that she could forward to the upcoming expeditions
stress and increasing her resilience. Skye learn new skills, experience new later in the year.
/blackpoolcarers @BlackpoolCarers blackpoolcarers Blackpool Carers Centre Limited 13Young Carers’ Time Out update
et another busy time in Young We think all young carers really are
Y Carers Time Out! The autumn term
was packed full of Take5 youth clubs
awesome, so we recently held a party
to celebrate National Young Carers
being well attended with a wide Awareness Day on January 30th – we
variety of activities to suit all tastes. love an excuse to party!
Outdoor fun with Hapa Zome for those A few of our sessions were a hive of
of you who don’t know… Hapa Zome is production and activity in December,
a Japanese word meaning ‘leaf dye’. creating winter and Christmas themed
Think leaf bashing, beating leaves with goodies to sell at our Welcome to
a hammer onto thin fabric and you will Winter event. Some of our young carers
get the picture! kindly volunteered at the event and
could easily take up a career in sales as
The activity is incredibly relaxing and their sales pitch was so convincing. We Young carers with some of their
very simple, making it of interest to sold out of nearly every item, raising Christmas presents - A HUGE thank you
people of all ages and abilities. Diwali to everyone who donated
lots of funds for respite activities! Alan
was also celebrated and, more recently, Sugar beware!
Chinese New Year with wonderful food team! Look out for the next trips for
to cook and taste. February half term and Easter, places
are booked up quickly so get your name
We’ve had Bush Tucker Trials, a Pudsey down!
Party and we also featured on Children
in Need on BBC North West whilst they We held a Christmas party… we know
enjoyed some respite at Glitch how to celebrate……and young carers
Gaming…fame at last! Our young carers were kindly donated selection boxes,
were amazing on film and we promise advent calendars, Christmas presents
that we didn’t pay them to say what from DWP, Rock FM, Radio Wave and
they did, they were outstanding! Excited young Compass Rose. We cannot thank
carers ready to enough the kindness of these groups
switch on the
Illuminations
who help to make Christmas special for
our young carers.
Trips in October included a beach Take 5 Youth clubs in 2020 has seen the
school adventure, creating beach art return of the takeover challenge so far
and mud dipping , learning about with some unusual skills and talents
firefighters at Bury Fire Station, a shown from Ninja chopsticks, to straw
spooky Halloween party, a visit to Jelly expertise and ping pong ball challenges.
Media and a minibus full young carers Look out for future challenges at Take 5.
enjoying the illuminations and a chippy
Having fun at Remember Secondary Take 5 runs every
Ski Rossendale. tea! Two of our young carers even got
to switch the Illuminations on . They Wednesday term time 4.00-6.00pm and
had the power! Primary Take 5 runs every Thursday
One young carer and his family were
term time 4.00-6.00pm.
even filmed telling their story…this
Others had the opportunity to try dry
really helps people to understand the For more Time Out information, call the
slope skiing and tubing at Ski
lives of young carers and the fabulous Time Out Team on 01253 393748.
Rossendale. It’s all go in the Time Out
ways that they help their families.
Seize the Day
his inspiring poem was written by Trying to hide but there is no retreat
T one of our young carers, Lorri Langan,
who is only 10 years old...what an
From memories of those you know
and meet
amazing achievement! Discussing the things said and heard
Unheard meaning leaves me blurred
Sadness, darkness, sleepless nights
Love that’s lost a constant light As a new day begins to dawn,
Feelings, emotions running free A wiser me has been born
Waves of anguish on a Scared by the old and ready for the new
troubled sea A different perspective and overall view
Lorri writing her poem
14 t. 01253 393748 www.blackpoolcarers.orgYOUNG CARER TRUE STORY
Stuart makes a splash, thanks to Take5
tuart is 12 years old and is a young As time went on, Stuart grew in
S carer for his dad. Four years ago,
Stuart’s dad had two strokes in quick
confidence and started to socialise with
other members of the group and became
succession and, as a result, Stuart has involved in the wider range of activities
been caring for him ever since. available at Take5.
Each day Stuart gets up early and helps to Stuart can now be seen engaging in all
care for dad before he has to go to school, activities available during sessions, from
and again when he returns home. Stuart’s cooking Chinese meals to playing
caring sees him help with dad’s dodgeball and socialising with all
medication, mobility and getting dressed members of the group. In fact, when a
Making a splash in Scotland
as well as a lot of chores around the family new member attends the session, we
home. Stuart is the first to admit that it know we can always count on Stuart to
can be difficult at times and it can make ‘buddy up’ with them to introduce them Stuart is often first through the door with
him sad when he thinks about his dad. to Take5. a big smile asking, “what are we doing
tonight?” and acknowledges that the
Stuart became involved with Blackpool Not only does Stuart attend Take5 but he support he has gained from Blackpool
Carers when mum made a referral after also gets involved in the trips and Carers allows him and others to have
learning about our service through the activities on offer through the school vital respite from their caring roles. Such
Stroke Association. Stuart was keen to holidays which culminated in him joining is his love of Blackpool Carers and in
start attending Take5 sessions, however, us on a residential trip to Scotland. When recognition of the support we have given
he would spend a lot of his early sessions he first joined, Stuart would not have him; Stuart has said that he would like to
playing on the PS4 with another member been confident enough to take on such a start fundraising.
of the group who he knew from school challenge, but feeling reassured by the
but hadn’t been aware that he was also a team, he joined us for this great We look forward to his wild and
young carer. adventure. wonderful fundraising adventures!
Room hire and outside catering at Beaverbrooks House
id you know that our room hire We are happy to cover other FY
D rates range from just £20 for an
hour, to a full day offering great value
postcodes for a small fee to cover fuel
costs. So if you are a business, charity or
for money at £75. CIC who uses catering for business
lunches, etc. then why not consider
using our social enterprise catering?
Our catering project is run by a small
but dedicated band of trained and
qualified volunteers ensuring that all
profit goes back to supporting our Children love our bright colourful rooms
carers. and parents appreciate having the space
outside where their little ones can run
Our beautiful house and gardens are around and let off steam safely, playing
perfect for special family occasions on our play area or exploring the
Our training room is equipped with including christenings, anniversaries, grounds.
screens, projector, flip-charts and can wakes or celebration of life events.
provide delegates with all-important Don’t forget, you can also book our Zen
unlimited tea, coffee and juice. In 2019 Many of our users feel comfortable in Den sensory room too or book on one
the room was installed with state of the our House and we would be delighted of our Monday age appropriate drop-in
art air conditioning, giving delegates a to offer the venue as somewhere to say taster sessions. The Zen Den is loved by
comfortable environment in which to a fond farewell to loved ones. adults and children alike and provides a
engage, create ideas or immerse safe, relaxing space where you can see
themselves in a well-being session. and hear waves lapping the shore or
fireworks fizzing and popping in the sky.
Our 5* award-winning catering service
is available as an on-site offer at To enquire about using or viewing any of
competitive prices when booking the rooms at Beaverbrooks House or to
rooms, or as outside catering delivered receive the information call Julie Holland
FREE of charge to meetings and on (01253) 393748 or email
gatherings in FY1-FY4 postcodes. Julie.holland@blackpoolcarers.org.uk
/blackpoolcarers @BlackpoolCarers blackpoolcarers Blackpool Carers Centre Limited 15Heroes get on their bikes for Young Carers’ Awareness Day
oung Carers’ Awareness Day (YCAD)
Y on Thursday 30th January, had the
theme of ‘Count Me In’ and that was
the message which went out from our
Young Carers’ team to schools across
Blackpool. We challenged all schools to
pledge support for, and raise awareness
of issues faced by young people
because of their caring role.
To enable local schools to get involved
by raising awareness and funds for
Blackpool’s Young Carers, we organised
two special events.
Schools’
Super Snap
Competition
The winning Schools’ Super Snap from Kincraig Primary School
The first was our annual
The second event involved a Marton Primary, Head of School, Alice Coyle
Schools’ Super Snap competition.
cycle challenge with a difference... with their Young Carers’ Pledge
Schools were asked to encourage pupils Chris Froome & Laura Kenny eat your
to take part under one of three themes: hearts out! Our Young Carers and
- Dress to Impress (young carers are Timeout teams hit the road in January
impressive) to raise awareness of Young Carers in
- Superheroes (young carers are heroes schools in the week running up to Young
every day) Carers Awareness Day on 30th January.
- Hats Off to Young Carers (young The team spent each day cycling
carers wear many hats and carry out between the schools and delivering
numerous roles) information packs for school staff to
help to identify and support young
It was suggested that pupils give a carers in their school setting.
donation to enter and the schools
submit photographs of the pupils (and
often the teachers too) in their fancy-
dress outfits.
The winning photograph was chosen by
the staff at Blackpool Carers’ and of
course our Rocco (the Carers Centre Despite the weather, the team managed
mascot), who will visit the winning to get the message out about young
school and present their trophy. carers in Blackpool, visiting over 40
schools and receiving pledges of support
The Time Out Team preparing their bikes
WELL DONE to the teachers and pupils from everyone involved.
at Kincraig Primary School for their
spectacular and colourful image of their Packs included the latest national Thursday 30th January also saw the
little superheroes! What a sterling effort statistics about young carers, signs that Timeout team throw a party to
by you all, it made all the judges smile a child may be a young carer, how to celebrate our amazing young carers (any
and got a record breaking 3 brays of support young carers and how Blackpool excuse for a party we say!). Young carers
approval from Rocco! Carers can support schools in bringing came along and partied the evening
carers issues to the school as a whole. away with fabulous entertainment by CJ
We were delighted to receive an Each school also took a pledge to Tazz and also lots of art and craft
incredible £325 from the schools who support young carers, which will activities to have a go at.
took part in this annual competition hopefully bring about more
which will make a direct difference to The party was a great opportunity for
understanding and support for young
the lives of our young carers, funding a young carers to come together for some
carers and not just because they felt
range of respite activities and support important respite and celebrate their
sorry for our exhausted and soggy team
for them. undeniable awesomeness too!
turning up on their bikes!
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