The Care and Fun Club Charity @ Blythe Centre
The Care and Fun Club charity, deliver and facilitate a great selection of groups for the community. Based from Blythe Bridge Library, Blythe Centre can offer cost effective and welcoming facilities to promote workshops, social groups and activites that support our general health and wellbeing.
Knitters, Quilters & Sewers Group - Share skills and natter.
Between Thursday 4 April 2024 and Thursday 25 July 2024
A weekly group for needle work enthusiasts.
Beginners Welcome
A welcoming group who enjoy being creative with a mixture of traditional fabrics. Learn to Knit and Crochet, or begin your own sewing project. Whilst enjoying the company of like minded individuals.
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Twinkle Tots @ Blythe Centre 9.30 - 11.30am
Between Monday 15 April 2024 and Monday 20 May 2024
Come along to a welcoming, friendly, parent/ carer, baby & toddler group.
A place to meet, play, learn and grow.
Toys, activities and crafts
Everyone welcome
Twinkle Tots group is operated by The Care and Fun Club Charity and run by an Early Years Professional.
Suggested ages - From Birth - Preschool "4yrs old"
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Crafts4All
Between Tuesday 16 April 2024 and Tuesday 16 July 2024
2 hour weekly sessions - monthly projects learning a variety of arts and crafts.
Fancy learning a new craft or technique? Each month we will choose a new craft or project to learn together in a small, supportive and friendly group. Plenty of time to learn, experiment and have a giggle, or if you prefer you can just bring you own project to work on. Suitable for beginners and more experienced crafters.
To see more info and examples please see our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Blythe-Centre-Creative-Group-108212024890876/
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Osteoarthritis talk
Wednesday 24 April 2024
Come an join us for a talk with Lorna our physiotherapist on a talk about supporting yourself with Osteoarthritis to help manage this condition.
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Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Between Friday 12 April 2024 and Friday 24 May 2024
Join our volunteers as they sing rhymes and encourage your little one to play along with basic musical instruments such as tambourines & hand bells
These free, half hour sessions are not only great fun, playing musical instruments can help develop your baby's motor skills and getting together in a group is a great opportunity to socialise
Aimed at parents, carers and grandparents with children aged 0-3 (4)
Limited availability, booking is essential
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Carers support group
Between Wednesday 1 May 2024 and Wednesday 4 December 2024
Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for carers support. In the morning choose to join us for a make and bake prepare a cake or simply sit and chat to other carers, or ex carers. In the afternoon we have DT activities to support with creative side and reducing those stresses. Small friendly group .
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Creative Studio Lori- finding a moment of Bliss talk
Wednesday 8 May 2024
A new service which looks at finding a piece of bliss in your day. Come and join us for a moment of bliss and finding joy in everyday.
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The Daniel Smith Blues Band
Saturday 11 May 2024
A dynamic, awe-inspiring and warm show of brilliant blues and boogie-woogie.
Mature, sensitive and funny, The Daniel Smith Blues Band deliver an incredibly varied set of good-time, infectious music.
In association with Live and Local and The Care and Fun Club Charity - we bring an entertaining evening to the community. FREE car parking on site (limited)
Refreshments on sale pre event include drinks and snacks, during the interval "Cake and Drink special £3.50"
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Baby bank
Between Wednesday 17 April 2024 and Wednesday 11 December 2024
Come along and bring or collect nappies, wipes, toiletries, toys, clothes up to 4yrs. equipment on request and protect the environment. Formula on request and a friendly chat and support available.
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Arthritis Action information day
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Find out about self care and management of Arthritis and how to manage your condition. Support yourself with how diet, pacing and other self management tools can support you.
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Diabetes Information day
Wednesday 12 June 2024
A range of services that support diabetes such as Reed, NDPP, Podiatrist, Ophthalmologist and diabetes service. Each service will do a talk and then have a table of information to get advice, information and ask questions.
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Stroke Association Talk
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Come and join us for a talk by the stroke association and their support services following a stroke. This will include support for 12 months follow up support
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Stroke association -What support is available
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Find out what support is available in the initial 12 months and after for people who have had strokes and ask any questions form the stroke association
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Biscuit Decorating & Treasure Hunt
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Come along with your friend's and family to spend some time decorating some biscuits and following our clues for hidden treasure.
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Treasure box decorating
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Come along with friends and family to our craft session decorating and designing your own treasure chest wether it is for your jewels your secrets or your collection of stones, there is a box for everyone waiting for you to create your designs.
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NEA , Poteries Moneywise finance and benefits talk
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Come and find out what is available from organisations like NEA. Potteries moneywise, Beat the cold and other organisations that help with support during this cost of living crisis who can support with benefits, finances and money advice.
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The No Bake Cake Make Session
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Come along with friends, family and siblings to a bake free cake making session, learn how to make delicious treats without the use of an oven and decorate them with your favourite tasty additions, any age can participate but children under 2 will need to be supervised.
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Easter Crafting
Tuesday 26 March 2024
Easter Crafting session, Come along and have some fun crafting at the centre with your friends or siblings, Choose from an Easter Bonnet, Wooden craft plaque or Easter tote bag, Juice and a Biscuit provided, please book in advance to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited, if their is a particular craft you would like to do on the day please request this while booking as items are selected on a first come first served basis. Cost is £3 per participant open to all ages, younger children may need adult assistance.
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Stay & Play
Monday 25 March 2024
School holiday's stay and play session for all ages, come along with friends, family and siblings to our stay and play sessions that are held during normal twinkle tots hours in the holidays, free play session's with soft play, craft, board games and much more, entry is £2.00 per child and Juice and a biscuit provided.
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Asthma and lung UK event
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Come and ask questions about your asthma and lung health and get information on support available with Asthma and Lung UK.
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NHS health checks
Between Wednesday 28 February 2024 and Wednesday 6 March 2024
Come and have a NHS health checks .Book by contacting Everyone health on 28/02/2024 and 06/03/2024 to have a BP check, cholesterol, blood sugar, height, weight and BMI and lifestyle advice. You are eligible if you are aged 40-74 and live in Staffordshire. If you are 74+ MOT's are available. Reduces risks of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease , diabetes or dementia by early spotting of signs and symptoms. To book an appointment call 0333 005 0095 or text HEART to 60777.
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Sleep clinic
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Come and find out about how you can support yourself with a good nights sleep with Dr Nik. Advice and guidance and strategies that you can put into place.
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Valentines day chair based exercises
Wednesday 14 February 2024
Come and join us for Fun exercises to music, good for maintaining fitness and supporting pre or post op recovery and building stamina and muscle strength for joints. Followed by refreshments.
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Twinkle Tots @ Blythe Centre 9.30 - 11.30am
Between Monday 27 November 2023 and Monday 5 February 2024
Come along to a welcoming, friendly, parent/ carer, baby & toddler group.
A place to meet, play, learn and grow.
Toys, activities. Everyone welcome
Twinkle Tots group is operated by The Care and Fun Club Charity.
Suggested ages - From Birth - Preschool "4yrs old"
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Read and warm space
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Come and use the space to read and relax , support and chat and have a cuppa .
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IT support day
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Come and get some help getting online, downloading the NHS app and come and have any questions answered on IT.
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Warm space and chat
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Come and join us for a cuppa, chat and support and enjoy some company. We will be here if you want to ask any questions, just come and spend time with others, be looked after with a cuppa.
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High Peak Baby Bank
Between Wednesday 21 December 2022 and Wednesday 20 December 2023
Providing free Nappies, Wipes & Toiletries.
Clothing and Equipment also available on
request via the High Peak Baby Bank
High Peak Baby Bank is run in conjunction with Moorlands PCN
For enquires please use the contact organiser link.
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Christmas Party - Twinkle Tots
Between Monday 13 December 2021 and Monday 18 December 2023
For the families who attend our Bright Babies or Twinkle Tots groups only.
HoHoHo, Santa will be with us so come and join the fun for some party games.
We will be providing party snacks and drinks, so please let us know of allergies.
Dont forget to bring a wrapped gift for your child "clearly named", so they may collect it from Santa, to be placed under your tree at home.
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Christmas chair based exercises party
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Come and join us for some Christmas themed songs and activities and chair-based exercises using equipment and sing along to your favourite Christmas songs with an hour of refreshments and a mince pie or shortbread.
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North Staffs Carers - Local Carers Support Group
Between Wednesday 7 December 2022 and Wednesday 6 December 2023
Our club offers Carers the opportunity to come together, socialise and take a break. This friendly club meets monthly for Carers of all ages.
This group is operated by North Staffs Carers in partnership with the NHS, Moorlands PCN and The Care and Fun Club Charity.
All enquiries should be made via the contact organiser link.
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Dementia information day
Wednesday 29 November 2023
We will have short intros from several services and what they can offer, and they will be around all afternoon to ask questions. Organisations include Alzheimer's society, Approach, One 4 all, North staffs carers, Staffordshire together for carers, Homes first, New Victoria theatre .
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Menopause Information Talk
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Come and have a talk by our expert in women's health and menopause to support with this transition and ask question.
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Asthma and COPD support and information event
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Come and join us for an event by Asthma and Lung Uk. A talk and support from respiratory nurse UNHM at Blythe bridge library at 2pm-4pm. Talk followed by refreshments.
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Chronic pain talk -Stephen Henderson NIMs physio
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Come and discuss pain management strategies , support available, information and peer support. Talk followed by refreshments.
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Health and happiness
Wednesday 11 October 2023
come and talk about lots of things with a very fun and entertaining talk with Dr Shevlin, renowned speaker and enthusiast. Come and talk anything health and happiness and have some fun with this interactive talk.
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Back and neck pain information
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Come and see our lovely physiotherapy Lorna who will talk about common conditions affecting back and neck and how you can support these.
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Staffordshire sight loss
Wednesday 13 September 2023
Come and get information on macular degeneration and other conditions and what support is available.
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Crafts4All - Tuesday afternoon Art and Crafts
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Fancy knowing and learning about a variety of Arts and Crafts?
Each month our experience artists’ will support you on you voyage of discovery, as you develop your knowledge each week
Led by Debbi Silcock a local multimedia artist who has shown her work in some very prestigious galleries, you will learn and hone your skills in various genres of arts and crafts: traditional crafts, modern and culturally diverse in this facinating weekly sessions
Suitable for beginners and more advanced crafters
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Fibromyalgia and ME support sessions
Between Wednesday 14 June 2023 and Wednesday 30 August 2023
Come and learn about acceptance, pacing and management levels, Physical activity levels and exercise, mindfulness and relieving pain, relaxation and self care, diet and reflections over a 7 week period.
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What on Earth is That? - Fizz Pop Science 6-12yrs
Monday 14 August 2023
Fizz Pop Science come to the Summer Reading Challenge
Fun filled science session, find out how a material like paper can completely disappear in a flash, or how 2 white powders can be completley opposite as 1 drinks more water than the other.
Create you own experiment to take home.
Plus time to be part of the Summer Reading Challenge and collect rewards and books for the summer.
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Rainbow Bubbles - Fizz Pop Science 2-6yrs
Monday 14 August 2023
FIZZ POP Science - Comes to the Summer Reading Challenge
Reveal the secret of white light when we see rainbows in the library. Plat with special touchable bubbles and create your own special bubbles from a secret mix.
Plus time to be part of the Summer Reading Challenge and collect more sticker and books for your summer.
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Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Between Friday 6 January 2023 and Friday 21 July 2023
Join our volunteers as they sing rhymes and encourage your little one to play along with basic musical instruments such as tambourines & hand bells
These free, half hour sessions are not only great fun, playing musical instruments can help develop your baby's motor skills and getting together in a group is a great opportunity to socialise
Aimed at parents, carers and grandparents with children aged 0-3 (4)
With limited numbers allowed in the centre/library at the moment booking is essential
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Saturday KidzClub 3-11 years
Between Saturday 7 January 2023 and Saturday 3 June 2023
Come along to the library for a fun filled morning. A different theme each month with crafts to take away. Children aged 8 and under will need a responsible adult with them.
Each Club will include crafts to take away, a chance to choose some reading books and a story.
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Breast screening and bowel screening talk
Wednesday 31 May 2023
Come and join us for a talk about Cheadle hospital service for breast and bowel screening and have any questions answered or concerns by out breast and bowel screening team, UNHM.
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Dragons and other mythical creatures (3-11 years)
Tuesday 30 May 2023
Do you like dragons or do you think unicorns rock? Are you a fan of Unicorns? Do you prefer fairies? We hope to explore this topic and maybe introduce you what a griffin looks like? This session will have crafts, a snack and story. You can collect books for the half term holiday. We look forward to seeing you there...
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Chair based exercises
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Come and join us for some chair based exercises with music and equipment good for recovering from operations, getting pre op ready and core strength for anyone who can no longer do the same level of exercises.
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Warm chat and a read day
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Come and drop in and have space for a chat or a read and refreshments. Come and join us,
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Coronation Craft and Cake (Drop In)
Saturday 29 April 2023
Come along and join us to celebrate the coronation. Community event. Drop in for a drink and cake and a natter.
Coronation themed crafts for the children(donation). Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Everyone welcome
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IT support drop in day
Wednesday 26 April 2023
Come and get some help downloading and going through the NHS app and Getting help online.
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Arthritis Action UK- Self care and management of Arthritis
Wednesday 12 April 2023
Talk by Arthritis action UK showing useful exercises for joints, looking at self care and management o support this condition including diet, exercises, pain management and emotional side and pacing. Followed by opportunity to chat and ask questions and then refreshments and opportunity to talk to peers about your shared experience.
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Easter Kidz Club 3-11 years
Monday 3 April 2023
Come along to the library for Easter crafts and fun. Easter egg hunt, a snack and drink, and a chocolate treat to take home. There’ll be time to collect some holiday reading.
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Drop in social prescriber
Between Wednesday 18 January 2023 and Wednesday 29 March 2023
Come along and chat if you have any worries about finances, want to know more about social groups or community groups that meet your needs. Supporting with housing, healthy lifestyle choices and if you are feeling isolated and lonely. For signposting and advice.
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Meditation and relaxation
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Come and learn some strategies to help with relaxation and meditation including breathing exercises and body tension and guided meditations to help you relax that can be used anywhere. Please bring a blanket can sit in a chair to do exercises too.
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Crafts4All - Tuesday afternoon Art and Crafts
Between Tuesday 6 September 2022 and Tuesday 28 March 2023
Fancy knowing and learning about a variety of Arts and Crafts?
Each month our experience artists’ will support you on you voyage of discovery, as you develop your knowledge each week
Led by Debbi Silcock a local multimedia artist who has shown her work in some very prestigious galleries, you will learn and hone your skills in various genres of arts and crafts: traditional crafts, modern and culturally diverse in this facinating weekly sessions
Suitable for beginners and more advanced crafters
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Pain management and self care
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Come and speak to our pharmacist about what works, what you can use, what does not mix and when pain relief wouldn't be suitable and alternatives. Opportunity for chat and questions too.
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Gout-Self care and management
Wednesday 22 February 2023
A chance to ask questions and gain information to help this condition and how to gain control and knowing what you can do to help. Opportunity to ask questions of our specialist Lorraine. Then an opportunity to chat to others who experience this condition.
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Half-term Kidz' Club
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Does your child like farm animals? Come along and join us for some fun animal crafts at the library. We will have some pancakes for our snack. We will have a story time. You will have time to collect some books to read at home afterwards.
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Diabetes self care and management
Wednesday 8 February 2023
A specialist form Diabetes UK coming to give a talk to support patients to best care and manage their symptoms and condition and get advice and have an opportunity to chat and have a cuppa afterwards.
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Selfcare and management back and neck pain.
Wednesday 25 January 2023
Come and gain advice, support and exercises which will help to manage and support neck and back pain. Then enjoy a cuppa, cake and chat for an hour afterwards. Gain advice from our physio Lorna and opportunity to ask questions.
This Wellness Wednesday activity is delivered by Moorlands PCN as part of its NHS offer. delivered in partnership with The Care and Fun Club Charity
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