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Archbishop of Canterbury praises Knitters

Well done to our volunteer knitters, who have been praised by the Archbishop of Canterbury for raising more than £3,000 for Carers’ Resource! https://www.harrogate-news.co.uk/2018/05/16/justin-welby-praises-charity-knitters/ Link: Justin Welby praises charity knitters — Harrogate Informer…
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Choices Issue 103 – June 2018 out now!

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In this issue: Carers Week is almost here Carer aware kitemark Archbishop of Canterbury praises knitted chicks …and much more! Please let us know what you think and suggest content you would like to see in future issues. Visit the archive of recent Choices issues.
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Time for Tea

Could your brew raise money to give carers time out? Help us by hosting a tea party at your home or office during Carers Week June 11 – 17. There are so many things you could do: Invite your friends over for tea and a picnic in the garden and…
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Healthy Heat Scheme

If you or the person you care for live in Bradford and have a long-term illness which is made worse because of cold living conditions, you could get support from the Healthy Heat scheme. The initiative offers free and personalised help with heating and insulation. Find out more and check…
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Afternoon Tea in Bradford!

If you’re a carer and fancy afternoon tea for just £2, head to The Storehouse, Bradford, on 16 May 1pm-3pm. Contact organiser Richard Dunbar, rdunbar@carersresource.org or 01274 449660, to book. All carers and the people they care for are welcome. NB The building doesn’t have lift access.
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Bronte Vintage Gathering!

Come to see us on Saturday at the Bronte Vintage Gathering, near Cullingworth, where we will have a stall https://buff.ly/2FVIQwt. We’ll be selling funky knitted hats, scarves and blankets & we’ll also be playing a straw game (all prize donations such as chocolate, wine, unwanted Christmas/birthday presents etc are…
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FREE spring party by the Keighley Rotary Club!

Carers and the people they care for are invited to a FREE spring party with afternoon tea and entertainment on Tue 29 May from 2-4pm. The Keighley Rotary Club is kindly hosting the event at Keighley Civic Centre. Places are limited, so booking is essential: call Sarah Wademan on 01274…
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Marathon Runners Wanted!

Inspired by the London Marathon? You could run for us in the Yorkshire Marathon in York on Sunday 14 October! Or if 26 miles (42km) is a bit ambitious, you could run for us in the Leeds 10k on Sunday 8 July. Email awells@carersresource.org to find out more and…
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Alzheimer’s Society Roadshow

Do you have questions about dementia? Talk to Alzheimer’s Society, which has a roadshow in parts of our patch this week. Meet staff in front of the Coach House Inn, Bentham, tomorrow, from 10am-4pm; or at Skipton town hall on Wednesday, 10am-4pm. For more info see https://buff.ly/2vPD3bQ Link:…
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