Summer get together. You are welcome to bring a picnic, meet your neighbours and find out what’s going on in the neighbourhood. There will be stalls from different clubs & groups. A welcome drink, a cake stall* and activities for the young and not so young*cake stall by donation if you canAs the flyer says if its raining will be moved to St Giles Church in the middle of the Barbican Estate.See More

"There will be another free taster session on Monday 21st August, from 5:30-6:30pm, with Walking Netball at the Golden Lane Community Center. The sessions are open to anyone over 18 with a special focus on people with limited mobility. Again, just a reminder these sessions are organized and run by Netball England. If you have any questions, feedback or concerns please contact Yvonne directly (Netball England Community Coach directly):…See More

Not seen this posted anywhere for us. I was sent a link, sharing with you.The NHS are holding various "Big conversation" meetings, on Friday it's our turn. The City of London, along with a number of boroughs, is part of the NHS " North East London Health and Care Partnership" Who want to listen to us,  and understand our views about health, care and wellbeing.You have to Sign up to attend. Link also says interpreters or hearing loop can be provided if requested.Here is the general link, you…See More

City Carers Community is run and led voluntarily by Residents who are carers too.We have drummed up over 30 Prizes, Be in it to win it, your score doesn't matter. Unlike any Zoom quiz you may have done before. Any Score may win you a prize! All multiple choice.Bigger prizes eg Concert Tickets, Book tokens, Tesco vouchers when you join in via Zoom. Or if you're unable to join (we know joining when caring isn't always possible so..) email us to be added to the lucky dip for your prize.Open to…See More

Many Golden lane residents help to look after a neighbour, spouse, family member or friend who needs your support. The person may have eg a short-term or long-term health condition, disability, frailty, substance misuse or a mental health condition. Did you know items such as picking up shopping, being a listening ear, picking up prescriptions, taking a person to appointments, helping with meals/ paperwork etc all come under the banner of being a "carer". In 2014 the government passed the…See More

It's National Carers Week 2022 (6th to 12th June).  This year's theme for Carers week is Visible, Valued and Supported.  If you are helping a friend, neighbour or family member who may struggle without your support, you may be an unpaid carer.You are warmly invited by City Carers Community to drop into any of the evening Q&A to eg find out what support is available, where do you start, who can you ask. You may be the person being supported and want to know.You might be looking after someone…See More

The Annual Carers Week quiz is back, hosted, sourced and brought to you by the City Carers Community. A fun quiz, where any score may win you a prize.Bigger prizes if you can join in. Or a lucky dip for smaller prizes if unable to join in, we understand how challenging it can be to attend. Example of prizes to be won: 2 x £25 deliveroo vouchers, 2 x £25 the restaurant choice, 1 X£ 20 currys voucher. 5x £10 sainsbury vouchers, Take away meal boxes for 4, take away for 2, Pub meal for 4 , take…See More

It's National Carers Rights Day today.  This year's theme is "Raising awareness of the Rights''A reminder of City Sessions over the next few days  by resident volunteers (City Carers Community) and City Connections. Combinations of in person and Zoom sessions. You may have had this via various community routes already. What's on and When?25th November - 8pm - Carers Rights & Support Q&A via Zoom by us at City Carers Community26th November - 11-1pm - Carer Rights Day with stalls and…See More

Monday 5th & 19th July, 11.15am / 8pm (45 minutes) You are welcome to join in and learn tips from city residents who are looking after a family member, friend or neighbour. Topics may be how to navigate the NHS/Social systems etc. Open to anyone who is looking after someone in the City of London. A friendly group, run by residents voluntarily. For the zoom link email:CityCarersCommunity@gmail.comSee More

If you know of anyone that is an unpaid carer even though they may not recognise themselves as one. Would you share, we have a quiz with a free prize draw. Over 20 Prizes from local businesses in support of National Carers Week with the theme of visible and valued. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a family member or friend who due to frailty, illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. Many people do not see themselves as family…See More

For June we have sound and singing for you. Think you can't sing? nor can some of us, you're not alone. Learn how to warm-up your vocal chords in the way singers do, sing a mixture of songs over the years. No sheets needed, the words will be on your screen. We will be on mute to hear Jordan, you can belt out to your hearts content. Join in via zoom 10am to 11am. Open to City Carers, friends, family and City residents of all ages. Booking is required, for the zoom link email to:…See More

Learn the basics of Latin Dancing from a little Salsa to Cha cha and more for Free. Suitable for beginners. Taught by the enthusiastic Mauricio, he has won awards for teaching Latin moves, promoting and DJing for over 25 years. Open to City Carers, friends, family and City residents of all ages. 2.45pm - 3.45pm starting 1st May 2021. Come and join in the fun sessions. Booking is required, for the zoom link email to:…See More