So, we are well into 2017 now. Can you believe it? February already; next thing you'll know it will be Christmas again, but this is for another post later on the year. So what have we been doing here at Young Carers HQ. Well we kicked off the year with another visit from the wonderful staff at KMF. We celebrated Young Carers Awareness Day by inviting the Young Carers to a film night as well as holding a competition based around the theme of the day, 'What I Want To Be'. We ha

As part of the emotional well-being group, the Young Carers took a trip out of the Carers Centre for some fresh air and to stretch their legs. This was greatly received with some positive feedback. #EWG #emotional #wellbeing #group #Charity #musketeers #YoungCarers #Young #Carer

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

Andrew and Diane will be starting a rolling 4 week Emotional Well-being Group towards the end of this month. Letter will be sent out this week and will be an ongoing monthly programme. #musketeers #Charity #charity #Young #Carer #session #YoungCarers #emotional #wellbeing #group #EWG

We've finalised our calender's for this Summer's Activities and it's jam packed full of things to do and to take part in. See bellow our 'What's On' poster. Please note that some activities you may need to book on to so ring us on 01782 793100. #musketeers #project #whatson #summer #activities #young #carers #YoungCarers #Charity

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

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

Dan from Re-Solv came to the centre to do a workshop based around legal highs and volatile substances. The morning consisted of a presentation video clips and activities. The activities showed how legal highs can be dangerous for absolutely anyone to use and could be fatal even if its an individuals first use of the substance. The friendly activity used eggs which some were raw and some were hard boiled. The Young Carers took it in turns to crack the eggs on their heads and w

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

Our Young Carers Forum attended the Houses of Parliament in November 2014 for consultation with the Shadow Minister for Education and the former Shadow Minister of Justice. They met with MPs Rob Flello and Steve McAbe who tweeted "meeting with thoughtful young carers from Stoke. Not asking for a lot just some recognition". #Young #Carer #Forum #London #MP #Parliment