Here we are in sunny Cornwall, yes it is actually sunny! Kate & I are here to prepare Joanna’s Cottage for the winter and to get measurements done for what may be an exciting announcement next spring… watch this space.

Delighted to have spent the last couple of days with @elizabethcasson.bsky.social at the OT show in Birmingham. OTs have a vital role in supporting carers so it's nice to give something back, they're lovely folk too #bemoreelizabeth

Amazing way to spend a day, out in the wilds of Dartmoor with @kateturnerot.bsky.social , windswept, a bit damp but invigorated.

Official TRA office outing with @kateturnerot.bsky.social to see #aussiefloyd in Plymouth. Excellent as always, especially as we know all the words to sing along😃

Read all about it😂

It was a delight to attend the 20th birthday party of @BigIssueInvest yesterday on behalf of @RespiteAssociation We're so grateful because BII invested in us to help maximise our impact. I'm still thinking about the power of @johnbirdswords speech this morning the whole event was inspiring.

Genuinely excited to have my copy @caimhmc.bsky.social

Genuinely thrilled to be at the launch of #ringthebells the latest #strangertimes from #CiamhMcDonnell with @kateturnerot.bsky.social in Manchester

Genuinely thrilled to be at the launch of #ringthebells the latest #strangertimes from #CiamhMcDonnell with @kateturnerot.bsky.social in Manchester

Very excited to collect the keys to our new caravan at Llandulas from Joe @ The Beach. aelwyd Alex replaces LanYMor Hafan.

Excited to be at the Solicitors' conference in Birmingham! Looking forward to meeting attendees and spreading the word about the vital work we do to support unpaid carers #respite #carers

In Somerset for my birthday with @kateturnerot.bsky.social to see my adopted club @somersetccc.bsky.social win. And there be dragons too!!😃

Oh wow! What a lovely gesture from a carer who had a marvellous week in our caravan in North Wales #reallytouched (zero calories too😇🤣)

Oh my! what a meeting👍The TRA board are amazing and we are looking forward to some exciting announcements in the coming months as our ambitious plans come to fruition #excitingtimes

Happy Birthday TRA, we have been supporting unpaid carers since May 16th 2001, how the time flies. Our services have never been more needed than in these challenging times and we aim to be here whenever a carer needs us for many years to come.

If you would like to help us to give carers a break, or want to know more about us, visit our website www.respiteassociation.org
Or scan the QR code to make an online donation

And for others it is quality time with family that is desperately needed, so a free week by the seaside in one of our caravans (at Bridlington and Rhyl or our cottage in Penzance) is truly valued.

For many the chance to attend family gatherings like weddings and funerals would be impossible, for others just the chance to sit quietly and read a book is a tonic.

Carers across Great Britain do an amazing service, caring for loved ones 24/7 with no breaks and no complaints. We are here to give them what most of us take for granted, a little piece of normality.