Activities
Our Autumn / Winter 2026 activities for adult carers are now open for booking. If you would like to book on any of our activities, events and courses you can click the link next to the description for the activity and complete the online booking form. Booking opens at 10am on the 1st October 2026
Watch our short video on how to complete our online forms, and remember in order to secure a place on an activity you will receive an email confirmation and a link to pay. If you have not received a confirmation email or an email to add you to the waiting list if the event is full, please do get in touch in plenty of time before the event to make sure we received your form and secure your place.
When you have completed the form, you will click the link to preview the form, scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will need to tick the the 'Captcha' box to let us know you are not a robot. If you don't see a 'form submitted' message on your screen after pressing the 'Register' button, please look over your form to make sure you included all of the information needed, and add any details that are missing, and then click on the 'Register' button again.
Spa Day
Wednesday 17th March
£15
Join us for a relaxing spa day and afternoon tea at the beautiful Foxfields Hotel in the Ribble Valley. The visit includes treatment choice of either a full body massage, or a facial and you will be able to enjoy full use of the spa.
*Minibus collection from Accrington, Burnley, and Citheroe.
Carers Christmas Party
Monday 14th December
11am - 2pm
£12
£15
Join us at our Carers Christmas party for a festive celebration. We'll be getting into the festive spirit and would like to invite you to join us for a delicious 2 course meal and enchanting entertainment provided by Ian's Close Up Magic.
Minibus collection available from Rossendale, Accrington and Clitheroe
Carers Courses
Carers Link Lancashire run several courses which either allow you to learn key information beneficial to your caring role, or provides you the carer with a much needed break, where you can engage with other carers during our sleep like a bear course, first aid for parents course and much more!
See below for our upcoming courses!
Understanding Dementia Courses
Our one-day Understanding Dementia course will help you to develop the skills and confidence to support you in your caring role for someone with dementia. We will address key topics, including diagnosis, progression of symptoms, services that can help, and changing relationships. During the course you will have the opportunity to talk about your concerns and share your experiences with other carers. If you are attending an in person course we will provide lunch. If you would like to attend an online course please ensure that you have access to a device to join the course, wifi to connect to the session, and a quiet space to avoid distractions.
Online Course (Evening), 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 2nd September, Wednesday 9th September, Wednesday 16th September.
Wednesday 7th & Wednesday 14th October, 17:30pm - 19:00pm
Woodhaven Day Centre, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, BB5 6BD
Friday 16th October, 10:30am - 3pm
Barnoldswick Library, Fernlea Avenue, Barnoldswick, BB18 5DW
Monday 16th November, 10:30am - 3pm
Castlewood Care Home, Higher Standen Drive, Clitheroe, BB7 1FT
Online Course (Daytime), 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9th December, Wednesday 16th December.
Tuesday 19th January, 10:30am - 3pm
Carers Link Lancashire 54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE
Monday 1st February, 10:30am - 3pm
Chai Centre, Hurtley Street, Burnley, BB10 1BY
Online Course (Evening) 18:30pm - 20:30pm
Tuesday 16th February & Tuesday 23rd February
Thursday 23rd March, 10:30am - 3pm
Carers Link Lancashire, 54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE
Book a Place:
We now offer online booking forms for our courses, click on the link below and complete our online form, choosing which course you'd like to attend. You will receive an email to confirm your booking.
Cygnet Autism Training Course
Our free Cygnet Autism training programme has been developed by Barnardo's in collaboration with carers. The course is designed to create a supportive environment for carers, and a chance to meet other carers who may be experiencing similar challenges and to provide information that can help you to consider, adapt, and reinforce the way you support your child. If you book onto one of our training sessions we ask that you attend all sessions, and are open to participating in the course activities and remember to keep confidential the information shared by other attendees.
Clitheroe (September - October 2026)
Clitheroe Family Hub,
Wesleyan Row, Parson Lane,
Clitheroe, BB7 2JY
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16th September 2026
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23rd September 2026
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30th September 2026
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7th October 2026
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14th October 2026
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21st October 2026
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28th October 2026
Rossendale (November -
December 2026)
The Maden Centre, Bacup, OL13 9NZ
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11th November 2026
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18th November 2026
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25th November 2025
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2nd December 2026
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9th December 2026
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16th December 2026
Book a Place:
We now offer online booking forms for our courses, click on the link below and complete our online form, choosing which course you'd like to attend. You will receive an email to confirm your booking.
Moving and Handling Course
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Are you helping to move someone you care for? If so, this course may be of benefit to you.
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Free Course
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Learn skills to move people safely
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Training for Carers
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Booking Essential
Friday 6th November 1-3pm, Castlewood Care Home, Higher Standen Drive, Clitheroe, BB7 1FT
Saturday 13th March 10am-12:30pm, Woodhaven Day Centre, Thornleyholme Road, Accrington,
BB5 6BD
Suicide Prevention Course
Lancashire Mind will be running their informative Suicide Prevention course at our Accrington meeting space. The course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to help prevent suicides in the workplace, community settings or in your personal lives.
The course is free to join, but you will need to register to book your place via our website. You will then receive ta link with the Lancashire Mind registration form.
Wednesday 13th January
9:30am - 1pm
During the course you will learn the following:
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How to identify the signs someone who's at risk of suicide.
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How to talk about suicide in a safe and confident way.
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How to develop a safety plan with someone who is having suicidal thoughts.
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Where to signpost someone at risk of suicide for further support.
54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE
Refreshments Provided
Are you Sepsis Aware?
Tuesday 10th November 2026
10am - 12pm
The Invention Prevention Team from Lancashire County Council will be visiting our Accrington community hub to share advice and information about sepsis, including the signs of sepsis and the importance of early recognition. The course will cover the following topics:
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Practising good respiatory etiquette, such as covering coughs and sneezes.
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Maintating adequate hydration.
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Promoting good oral hygiene.
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Understanding simple infection prevention measures that can help protect you and others.
Stay Active
Hyndburn - weekly walk
Approx. 7-8 miles walk with The Ramblers lead, car share available to the locations of the walk and back to Accrington. Runs every Wednesday 9.30am.
No booking required, just turn up to the meeting place: Plantation St, Accrington
Head to their Facebook page for more info and updates: Hyndburn Group - Ramblers
Clitheroe E-Biking
External Courses
Grief and Loss Course
The courses are held regularly at Elmfield Hall from 9:30am til 12:30pm.
This 3-week course will help people with issues of grief and give people skills to support others facing issues of grief. While also helping to support people dealing with the loss of relationships, jobs, and finances.
To find out more about the Grief and Loss Course you can contact Community Solutions: 01254 460080 or email: info@csnw.co.uk
