Supporting people who care for family and friends
Join vintage inspired singer Sarah Laing for a concert of music from a bygone era, dedicated to unpaid carers looking after a loved one in East Lothian, on Facebook Live to mark Carers Week 2020. To watch the concert live please click on the following link at 2 pm on Wednesday 10th June: https://www.facebook.com/sarahlaingsings/ . ... Read more
Let carer support worker Lisa McIlwraith show you how to make your own natural self-care products with kitchen cupboard ingredients in this fun and informal online tutorial for carers. To register for the event, please email kirsteen@coel.org.uk by 5 pm on Friday 5th June. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with an ... Read more
Join carer support worker Julie Oswald for a friendly chat with other carers about your favourite book. Maybe one that has been a real escape for you or that has inspired you at an important point in your life. Or one that has been a source of comfort that you have come back to again ... Read more
Carer support worker Suzie Queripel is hosting an online radio show dedicated to unpaid carers. Please email susanq@coel.org.uk with your song requests and shout outs in advance of the event. To listen to the radio show and participate in live chat please: Download the free Mixlr app from Google Playstore Open Mixlr app and select ... Read more
Having a friendly group of people to talk to about what you’re reading and what you like about it (or not!) is great fun and can inspire you to find new books to enjoy.
Having a friendly group of people to talk to about what you’re reading and what you like about it (or not!) is great fun and can inspire you to find new books to enjoy.
This is the first session of our four week online mindfulness course for carers facilitated by experienced practitioner Phil McCrossan. Week 1. Introduction to Mindfulness. Being v doing. Mindfulness of Breath.
Having a friendly group of people to talk to about what you’re reading and what you like about it (or not!) is great fun and can inspire you to find new books to enjoy.
This is the second session of our four week online mindfulness course for carers facilitated by experienced practitioner Phil McCrossan. Week 2. Body Scan. Your thoughts are not you.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience required. This event will be hosted on Zoom by carer support worker Jenny Swan.
This is the third session of our four week online mindfulness course for carers facilitated by experienced practitioner Phil McCrossan. Week 3. Mindful movement meditation. Taking care of yourself.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience required. This event will be hosted on Zoom by carer support worker Jenny Swan.
This is the third session of our four week online mindfulness course for carers facilitated by experienced practitioner Phil McCrossan. Week 4. Sounds and thoughts meditation. Living mindfully.
Join us for an uplifting session of guided songs and actions on Zoom that involves the whole family. Suitable for ages 2 and up.
Join us for an body percussion activity for all the family using clapping, tapping, stomping, finger clicking and other movements to create rhythmical sounds. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience necessary - this activity is all about having fun!
Join us for a live cookery demonstration and discussion on healthy eating on Zoom with Vegetarian for Life.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience necessary – this activity is all about having fun!
Know your rights! - join us for a workshop on Zoom on the rights of unpaid carers facilitated by Age Scotland.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience necessary – this activity is all about having fun!
Join us for a workshop for parent carers on the rights of children with additional support needs in relation to education facilitated by the National Autistic Society.
You are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting at 10:30am on Monday 30th November 2020 via Zoom.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience necessary – this activity is all about having fun!
Join us for an hour of crafting fun to make a festive star decoration with artists from MADE in East Lothian. Activity pack will be sent to you once you have registered for the event. No previous crafting experience necessary.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience necessary – this activity is all about having fun!
Join us for a light-hearted game of bingo or two with carers support worker Margaret Elliot and the Dunbar Peer Support Group.
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. No previous singing experience necessary – this activity is all about having fun!
Join us for an online party for parent carers hosted by carer support worker Suzie Q with a festive quiz and craft activities. Santa hats and silly cracker jokes optional.
Tune in to an online radio show for carers and their loved ones with DJ Suzie Q. Please email susanq@coel.org.uk with your song requests and shout outs in advance.
A festive themed workshop of action songs and body percussion rhythms for parent carers and their children with Musselburgh-based social enterprise Music for Wellness.