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May 8, 2025

Wales: Me Time online support sessions for carers - May & June Timetable

 

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May and June Timetable:

Thursday 8 May, 1.30- 2.30pm: Tangles art workshop
Have a go at Tangles art with Rowenna of Wild Art Wales. Tangles is an art technique that offers a space to be peaceful and mindful. In this session, you will learn how to create the crescent moon tangle which gives you a foundation to then go on to use the observations of your surroundings to inspire your patterns.

Monday 12 May, 2-3pm: Book Club
Take some time for yourself and connect with fellow carers at our friendly Book Club sessions. This is a space to unwind, chat with like-minded people, and enjoy the joy of getting lost in a good book.


Monday 19 May, 11am-12pm: Wellbeing for unpaid carers - tips to lift your mood
Join us to enhance your wellbeing! Nia Constant, our Information and Advice Officer, will share helpful tips on how to boost your positivity and take care of yourself as an unpaid carer.

Thursday 22 May, 2-3pm: How to Deal with Change
This session will explore how we deal with change, what gets in the way, and techniques to overcome some of these hurdles. It will provide some useful techniques to rediscover what might bring us joy, and to dare to dream about living our lives in tune with our true values and beliefs.

Wednesday 28 May, 12-12:45pm: Find Calm and Restore Balance
Join this session for a 45-minute guided relaxation designed to support your well-being.Relax, restore, and discover a clearer mind and a more relaxed body.

Monday 2 June, 2-3pm: Book Club
Take some time for yourself and connect with fellow carers at our friendly Book Club sessions. This is a space to unwind, chat with like-minded people, and enjoy the joy of getting lost in a good book.

Monday 9 June, 11am – 12pm: Oil Pastels Workshop
Experiment with oil pastels and have fun creating artwork whilst learning various techniques in a relaxed setting. Artist Lucilla will lead this session, suitable for beginners or experienced artists. Join us in these relaxed online workshops, have a chat or sit back and enjoy getting crafty.

Tuesday 10 June, 11am – 12:30pm: Power of Attorney with Damian Lines
Damian Lines TEP is the Managing Partner at Rubin Lewis O’Brien Solicitors based in Cwmbran South Wales. During this session he will share what you will need to know about setting up a Power of Attorney for loved ones.

Thursday 12 June, 1-2pm: Dwr Cymru
Are you a carer or being cared for by someone? Did you know that you may be eligible for a cheaper water bill, and other free support services from Welsh Water

Monday 16 June, 11am-12pm: Mind Body Mood
This interactive session will offer ideas and techniques to improve your mood by understanding the power of the mind to change the way we feel, the way we move, and the way we behave.

Click here to book your place.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.