Supporting people who care for family and friends
Join us for an uplifting afternoon sing-a-long with choir leader Anya Bisset. This event will be hosted on Zoom by carer support worker Jenny Swan. To register for the event, please email kirsteen@coel.org.uk by 5 pm the day before the event. You will receive an invitation email with joining details for Zoom by 10 am ... Read more
Join carer support worker Suzie Queripel on WhatsApp for a catch up and Fun Quirky Quiz to mark Carers Week with the Parent Carer Support Group. Drop Suzie Q an email at susanq@coel.org.uk or call or text her on 07483438210 to join this virtual get together. If you have any questions, or need help to ... Read more
Mobilise and move your joints from the ankles upwards in this gentle exercise session for carers of a range of ages and abilities, including older adults, with personal trainer Colin McDonald. This event will be hosted on Zoom by carer support worker Kirsteen Powell. To register for the event, please email kirsteen@coel.org.uk by 5 pm ... Read more
Join Dunbar Carers’ Group for a game or two of virtual bingo. Join Dunbar Carers’ Group for a game or two of virtual bingo. This event will be hosted on Zoom by carer support worker Margaret Elliot. To register for the event, please email kirsteen@coel.org.uk by Friday 5th June After you have registered for the event, ... Read more
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.