So here we go again, We're back at PGL with a group of Young Carers to tackle whatever activities and challenges the staff set us. Day 1 Everything is going fine, all the Young Carers' luggage is on the minibus and we're all ready to set off come 11am. We fuelled up just outside Trentham and away we went. It took us about an hour to get here. No traffic or hold ups, just what we like. All the Young Carers sitting behind myself and Diane were already starting to get to know ea

Day two started bright and early. None of the Young Carers were looking forward to what was coming after breakfast. Regardless of that, time wasn’t going to stand still or skip forward a few hours. After breakfast the Young Carers retreated to the cabin but only for a moment whilst they gathered a dry bag of dry clothing, toiletries, and a towel. The inevitable was about to happen. The instructor for the activity was Emma. She led the Young Carers to the ‘sports barn’ to get

We are delighted that KMF Precision Sheet Metal Ltd are continuing to support Young Carers in the City and County by holding more sessions in The #Carers Centre. Saturday 17 September (10 am-12 noon) - 8-11 years Call The Musketeer Team for details #Charity #Carer #project #Fun #Young #young #youngCarer #YoungCarers #musketeers

Yesterday, the Young Carers aged 11+ attended the summer trip to Drayton Manor this year. Before we got on the coach we noticed friendship groups already starting to form meaning that all the young carers had someone to go around the theme park with. We arrived and everyone seemed excited. The weather wasn’t particularly brilliant however this did reflect on the queue times meaning the rides were walk on and the Young Carers managed to get on everything more than once. As we

Over the weekend (11-12th June) we took a handful of our Young Carers to 'Stanley Head: Outdoor Educational Centre just outside of Endon to take part in a range of activities. Their instructor was Sam, who ensured that all of our Young Carers were strapped up securely in their harnesses and helmets before being led to the outside high ropes location. The Young Carers climbed up a tower via the indoor steps and took part in the para-fan drop. This is a 10m free fall drop that

This week (6th-10th June) marks 'Carers Week' so today we are holding a relaxing film night for the Young Carers to sit back, relax and enjoy. Between the hours of 6pm and 8pm we screened Disney Pixar's latest animated film 'Inside Out' Not only is it a really good feel good film it also highlights a range of emotions and how they work together to create a person's personality. It also identifies in a fun way how memories are kept and cleverly illustrates what happens to our

It's that time again, our annual Family Fun day is being held this year at the MAC Sports and Leisure Centre in Trent Vale. It is being held between 10am and 2pm and is completely free for all of the family. A number of professionals will be attending with information stands, we have an entertainer who will be putting on a magic show, balloon modeling and a "Punch & Judy" show. A face painter, arts and crafts and Keele University will be bringing LEGO. We will have a tombola

Keele University today held a family fun session based around science for the Young Carers and their families. The event was held between 10am and 12pm in the universities 'Sustainability Hub'. Some of the activities included:- The Egg Drop - Exploring physics through an egg. The Young Carers designed housings and parachutes to slow down an eggs decent to the floor to try and avoid it from breaking. Green Screen - Just like the big Hollywood blockbuster movies, Keele provided

Well what can I say? I would never have imagined starting a new career in such a way as this. It came across to me as an initiation to the project and here’s why. It was only my second day as my new role as Young Carers Support Worker and already we had an event lined up. The Stoke on Trent Lions Club gratefully funded a brilliant entertainer named “PJ the Showman”. He combined slapstick, magic and interaction and turned it into an afternoon full of fun for the Young Carers a

Young Carers enjoyed a fun day out to Drayton Manor Park, taking advantage of the short waiting time in queues before getting their thrills on all the rides! The weather wasn't enough to stop our hardy Young Carers from having the run of the park, eating plenty of chips and downing loads of ice cream, before we all came home; some sleepy but all happy! #Drayton #Manor #Young #Carer #Summer #Trip #Fun #theme #Park #Rides