Carers Week June 9th - 16th June 2008

Local carers are invited to book a place for Carers Week events in Monmouthshire!

Monmouthshire Carers Project have organised three events for Carers Week this year:

Monday June 9th

Parent Carer's Event

Are you a parent carer?  Make sure you don't miss a special parent carers event that will be held at the Raglan Golf Club.  The morning event (10.30a.m-12.30p.m) will feature "An Introduction to Paediatric First Aid" presented by a practising registered nurse.  Lunch is provided.  In the afternoon (12.30a.m.-1.30p.m.) carers can be pampered with a number of treatments - e.g. an Indian head massage, manicure etc. 

Tuesday June 10th

Walk around Tintern Vineyard

Come and meander around Parva vineyard in Tintern!  This is a lovely guided walk in a working farm environment.  Learn how wine is made, with an opportunity for wine tasting for those who wish.  The walk begins at 11.30a.m. and ends around 2.00p.m. (Due to steep and sometimes uneven terrain, please wear appropriate footwear).  Cream tea will be provided at the Wye Valley Hotel at 2.15p.m.

Wednesday June 11th

Health Matters

A most important event for any carer - looking after your own health needs!  The event is from 10.30a.m.-2.30p.m.  In the morning there will be a presentation from a Practice Manager on "How to get the best from your GP Practice"; and other Health professionals, a Pharmacist, the Oral Health Promotion service and the Long Term Conditions nurses will be speaking and available to chat to.  Lunch is provided.  The afternoon presentation is a "Laughter workshop" - Laughter is a particularly good way of dealing with stress.  Guaranteed to get you giggling!!

To book your place on any of these evnets pleae contact Tracey Davies, Carers Co-ordinator, GAVO, Holly House, Llancayo Court, Llancayo, Usk NP15 1HY