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✨ Crafty Christmas Session – You’re Invited! ✨

Join us on Friday 5th December at our Accrington Community Hub, anytime between 10am and 3pm, for our next festive crafty get-together!
This time we’ll be making natural Christmas decorations using pinecones, dried fruit, and lots of creativity. 🎄🍊

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December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We had a wonderful time at our Christmas party for our Dementia café carers group.

Thank you to the wonderful choir from Inspire Lancashire who came to entertain us, and the staff at our Accrington community café who provided a tasty buffet.

#CarersLinkLancashire #carers #christmasparty #itsbegi
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🌟 Peer Support Group for Carers of Someone with ASD - On Tomorrow 🌟

🗓 Wednesday 3rd December (and every 1st Wednesday of the month)
⏰ 1pm till 2:30pm
📍 Clitheroe Family Hub, Wesleyan Row, Parson Lane, BB7 2JY

Are you caring for someone living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
You’re warmly invi
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A huge thank you to Carol, the wonderful Community Champion at Tesco in Great Harwood, for organising a generous donation of toys for our young carers! 💙✨.

Thank you to everyone who donated.

#fundraising #tesco #communitychampion #youngcarers #carerslinklancashire #donation
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📢 Lancashire Police have launched a new “Know Me to Help Me” (KM2HM) form to support young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, or ADHD who may be at risk of going missing.

The form can be completed in advance by parents, carers, or guardians and handed to police straight away if a young pers
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
💙 Important Update for Our Dementia Carer Community 💙

We’re really sorry to say that our next Dementia Support Meetup for Carers at Down Town, Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley has had to be cancelled.
We know how valuable these sessions are, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cau
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's nearly here! Join us tomorrow for our annual Santa's Grotto and light switch on event at our Accrington Community Hub, 4pm - 8pm. Watch the fireworks from our fantastic garden, and our café will be selling festive treats.

Carers Link Lancashire
54-56 Blackburn Road,
Accrington,
BB5 1LE

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November 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
☕ Carers Café Meetup

🗓 Wednesday 26th November (and every 4th Wednesday of the month)
🕚 11am – 1pm
📍 Down Town, Charter Walk Shopping Centre, Burnley, BB11 1AE

Join us for a cup of tea, a friendly chat, and some support at our monthly Carers Café Meetup.
Our team will be available to offer guidanc
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our Participation and Engagement team organised a fantastic day trip to HAPPA, in Burnley recently. Carers joined the team to learn about HAPPA and meet horses that have been rescued, including a riding demonstration.

Val who attended the trip gave us this fantastic feedback from the day:

"I thor
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Afternoon Tea – Thursday 23rd January

12:00pm – 2:00pm | £8 per person
Drinks available to purchase separately

Join us for a relaxing Afternoon Tea exclusively for carers of ASD adults and children. Enjoy a friendly, calming space to unwind and connect with others.

Travel:
Minibus pickups are ava
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🎄 Crafty Countdown to Christmas – Starts Today! 🎄

Get into the festive spirit at our Accrington Community Hub!
📅 Today, 10am – 3pm
📍 54–56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE

Join us anytime between 10am and 3pm to create your own festive painted candle using acrylic markers. Each session takes ar
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Unfortunately our LGBTQ+ carers monthly peer support group on Thursday 27th November has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience and we'll see you at a group soon.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New Course - Upcoming Dates!

UPCOMING DATES FOR AUTISM CYGNET COURSE – ACCRINGTON

📅 Wednesdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm
🗓 14th january - 25th February
📍

This FREE course is designed for parents and carers of autistic children. It provides:
✅ A supportive environment with others who share similar experi
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
☕ Join Us for a Carers Café Chat!

Take a break and enjoy a friendly cup of tea with others who understand the journey of caring.

When: Friday 21st November (and every 3rd Friday of the month)
Where: Lakeside Café, Ball Grove Drive, Colne, BB8 7HY

This relaxed get-together is especially for carers
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Carers Link Lancashire will be attending Lancashire Carers Sing Christmas event on Thursday 18th December. You can listen on your radio to our very own Angela, who will be interviewed at the the event. There will be Christmas carols sung by The Blackburn People's Choir, the Salvation Army Band, and
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🎄 Crafty Christmas Sessions – Every Friday in Accrington! ✂️✨

Our community hub and café have been full of festive fun! Every Friday, we’re hosting free Crafty Christmas sessions, and you're welcome to drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm.

Come along to:
✨ Enjoy a relaxing Christmas-themed craft
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Dementia Carers Support Meetup
🗓 Thursday 20th November (and every 3rd Thursday of the month)
🕚10am till 12pm
📍 The Whitaker Museum & Art gallery Café, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RE

Join us for a cup of tea, a chat, and friendly support at our monthly Dementia Carers Support Meetup.
Our sta
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌸 Pamper Day Well Spent! 🌸

We had a fantastic trip to Nelson and Colne College for a much-needed pamper day. A huge thank-you to Lancashire Adult Learning for organising such a wonderful experience. Our carers truly enjoyed a relaxing and refreshing day — so well deserved! 💆‍♀️✨

We received some love
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌟 Meet Wendy — one of our amazing volunteers! 🌟

Wendy volunteers with us in our Accrington shop, and she’s a fantastic part of our team. Here’s what she has to say about her experience volunteering with Carers Link Lancashire 👇

If Wendy’s story inspires you and you’d like to join our wonderful tea
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
☕ Join Us for a Carers Café Chat!

Take a break and enjoy a friendly cup of tea with others who understand the journey of caring.

When: Tuesday 18th November (and every 3rd Tuesday of the month)
Where: Colborne Café, 15 Wellgate, Clitheroe, BB7 2DP

This relaxed get-together is especially for forme
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
☕ Join Us for a Carers Café Chat!

Take a break and enjoy a friendly cup of tea with others who understand the journey of caring.

When: Wednesday 15th October, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Carers Link Café, 54–56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE

This relaxed get-together is especially for former car
November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Don't forget we have a new men's group!

Join us every Wednesday at the Accrington Community Hub for a relaxed morning get-together.

☕ Time: Drop in anytime between 9:30am and 10:30am
📍 Location: Accrington Community Hub, 54–56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE

Enjoy a friendly chat and a brew,
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Here at Carers link Lancashire we support unpaid carers with the following -
☑️ Practical and emotional support - Carers Assessments and Emergency planning
☑️ Peer support & 1:1 support
☑️ Trips and activities
☑️ benefits advice including support to fill in forms
☑️ Access to grants
and much, much more.
November 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🎄 Crafty Countdown to Christmas – Starts Today! 🎄

Get into the festive spirit at our Accrington Community Hub!
📅 Today, 10am – 3pm
📍 54–56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE

Join us anytime between 10am and 3pm to create a festive reindeer or Christmas house decoration for your house using recycl
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌿 Mind Lancashire – Mental Health & Wellbeing Course 🌿

Mind Lancashire are running a 6-week Mental Health & Wellbeing Course starting 22nd January 2026, from 12:30pm – 2:30pm at Hodge House, Nelson.

This free course is designed to support mental wellbeing and resilience.
🧠✨ Please note: Due to fun
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM