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    Genealogy Group: Explore your History

    Ever wondered about how your lineage and where your family came from? We can help you discover your family's past and get your family tree journey started. Read more

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Creative Minds

Get creative for an hour with us each week as we complete an art project together. Read more

Start: 26th January, 2021 at 10:00am

End: 26th January, 2021 at 11:00am

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 22nd January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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CALM Wellbeing Session

CALM Wellbeing Session

Join us for an online chat about how you can improve your wellbeing. Read more

Start: 27th January, 2021 at 2:00pm

End: 27th January, 2021 at 3:30pm

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Ever wondered about how your lineage and where your family came from? We can help you discover your family's past and get your family tree journey started. Read more

Start: 28th January, 2021 at 11:00am

End: 28th January, 2021 at 12:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 22nd January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Taster Workshop

Our Story - Taster Workshop

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer and using creative writing to tell Our Story. Read more

Start: 28th January, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 28th January, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Creative Minds

Creative Minds

Get creative for an hour with us each week as we complete an art project together. Read more

Start: 2nd February, 2021 at 10:00am

End: 2nd February, 2021 at 11:00am

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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CALM Wellbeing Session

CALM Wellbeing Session

Join us for an online chat about how you can improve your wellbeing. Read more

Start: 3rd February, 2021 at 2:00pm

End: 3rd February, 2021 at 3:30pm

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer and using creative writing to tell Our Story. Read more

Start: 4th February, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 4th February, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Ever wondered about how your lineage and where your family came from? We can help you discover your family's past and get your family tree journey started. Read more

Start: 4th February, 2021 at 3:00pm

End: 4th February, 2021 at 4:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Walking Group

Walking Group

Take little step together towards a healthier life while taking in some incredible local views. Read more

Start: 8th February, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 8th February, 2021 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Creative Minds

Creative Minds

Get creative for an hour with us each week as we complete an art project together. Read more

Start: 9th February, 2021 at 10:00am

End: 9th February, 2021 at 11:00am

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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CALM Wellbeing Session

CALM Wellbeing Session

Join us for an online chat about how you can improve your wellbeing. Read more

Start: 10th February, 2021 at 2:00pm

End: 10th February, 2021 at 3:30pm

Published: 3rd January, 2021

Updated: 4th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Ever wondered about how your lineage and where your family came from? We can help you discover your family's past and get your family tree journey started. Read more

Start: 11th February, 2021 at 11:00am

End: 11th February, 2021 at 12:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer and using creative theatre techniques to tell Our Story. Read more

Start: 11th February, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 11th February, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Creative Minds

Creative Minds

Get creative for an hour with us each week as we complete an art project together. Read more

Start: 16th February, 2021 at 10:00am

End: 16th February, 2021 at 11:00am

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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CALM Wellbeing Session

CALM Wellbeing Session

Join us for an online chat about how you can improve your wellbeing. Read more

Start: 17th February, 2021 at 2:00pm

End: 17th February, 2021 at 3:30pm

Published: 3rd January, 2021

Updated: 4th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer and using creative theatre techniques to tell Our Story. Read more

Start: 18th February, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 18th February, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Walking Group

Walking Group

Take little step together towards a healthier life while taking in some incredible local views. Read more

Start: 22nd February, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 22nd February, 2021 at 2:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Creative Minds

Creative Minds

Get creative for an hour with us each week as we complete an art project together. Read more

Start: 23rd February, 2021 at 10:00am

End: 23rd February, 2021 at 11:00am

Published: 4th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Genealogy Group: Explore your History

Ever wondered about how your lineage and where your family came from? We can help you discover your family's past and get your family tree journey started. Read more

Start: 25th February, 2021 at 11:00am

End: 25th February, 2021 at 12:00pm

Published: 4th January, 2021

Updated: 8th January, 2021

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer. We will be introducing forum theatre and how we can use it to tell Our Story. Read more

Start: 25th February, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 25th February, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer. We will be developing Our Stories to use in forum theatre. Read more

Start: 4th March, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 4th March, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer. We will be continuing to develop Our Stories to use in forum theatre. Read more

Start: 11th March, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 11th March, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

Location: Online (via Zoom)

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer. We will be rehearsing and telling Our Story together over Zoom. Read more

Start: 18th March, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 18th March, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

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Our Story - Creative Workshops

Our Story - Creative Workshops

Join us as we open up a conversation around what it is like to be an unpaid carer. We will be sharing Our Stories on caring during the COVID-19 pandemic in an informal meet-up via Zoom. Read more

Start: 25th March, 2021 at 1:00pm

End: 25th March, 2021 at 2:30pm

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Nikki McCann

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