Summer 2019 Over 30 free breaks for carers caretime Bath and North East The newsletter for carers in Bath & North East Somerset

“I hated the word Alzheimer’s” Tracey cares for her husband Paul who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s four years ago, at 54. Paul currently works for a building firm who have been an incredibly supportive employer. But things have not been easy for the couple following his diagnosis.

“Last summer, I had a bit of a wobble,” says hadn’t given myself space to grieve. But I was also Tracey. “Everything with Paul’s diagnosis just hit grieving for Paul too. Even though he’s still here, me – I hated the word Alzheimer’s, dementia; I he’s changing.” just didn’t want to hear it. I felt sad and angry with Lorraine suggested Tracey try the Coping with the whole situation. I felt like this shouldn’t be Caring course, a six session course designed to happening to us.” help carers manage the emotional impact of “I met with a friend who asked me if I was alright looking after someone. and I just broke down and said ‘no, I’m not.’ My “The first two sessions we didn’t talk about the friend suggested I call the Carers’ Centre – I have person we cared for. We were just ourselves, and been registered as a carer for a while, but I just focused on ourselves. I didn’t have to talk about hadn’t thought of accessing the support. Paul and what he could and couldn’t do until we “I spoke to Carer Support Officer Lorraine. She got around to talking about our caring roles in was just lovely, and so supportive. We talked the third session.” about how I’d lost my dad earlier in the year and Continues overleaf

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One of the tenets of Coping with Caring is shifting After getting the valuable support from Lorraine your perspective to imagine how the other person and the Coping with Caring course, Tracey decided is feeling. to give back by running her first 10K race and fundraising for the Carers’ Centre. “I had been struggling with my frustration,” says Tracey. “I knew I was not reacting well to things. “I started running last year – at 58! I was inspired Now, instead of being cross with Paul if he gets after my daughter Becky ran a half marathon – she things wrong or misunderstands, I know to did so well and it was amazing to watch. I wanted distance myself from the situation. I go out of to feel that feeling for myself. I wanted to do the room or count to 10.” something I’d never done before." “All you need is your trainers and I find running really allows you to get in your own headspace. I “I recommend feel better in myself and healthier.” the centre to other Tracey took part in the Bristol 10K in May and carers – for me raised over £800 for carers. You can still donate at there was no better justgiving.com/tracey-seymour. support than “I really appreciated being able to call Lorraine for you guys.” a chat when I needed to. Her advice was to not let myself get to the stage I did last summer – to go and have a chat and a cuppa with her when I start The course also meant that Tracey could hear to feel down rather than trying to cope by myself." from other carers. “I recommend the centre to other carers – for me “I heard from people who are facing what I feel there was no better support than you guys.” to be much more difficult situations than me. If you’re a carer, or know a carer, who would like free That gave me a perspective I’d not thought advice and support, contact the Carers’ Centre on about before.” 0800 0388 885 or visit banescarerscentre.org.uk.

A note from David, our Chief Executive Our focus over the next three months is Keeping Carers Well which means taking a break, accessing peer support, and looking after your emotional and physical health as a carer. This Carers Week saw the launch of our new Support Line which is now staffed 8.15am – 12 noon every weekday. We hope that this enables you to get your questions about caring answered quickly by our team of carers officers. We’ve also set up a dedicated support email address that you can write to any time. See page four for more details about contacting our Support Line services. After September we’ll see a change in the way we deliver our breaks programme. We have been incredibly fortunate to be funded by the Big Lottery fund to provide activities for carers over the last six years. Now this funding is coming to an end, meaning we will need to reimagine our breaks programme and it may look quite different next time around. We hope to continue to provide a variety of activities to allow you to take a break from your caring role. I look forward to seeing many of you in our centres over the summer.

2 How technology can help you Our Tech Navigators have been working hard helping carers with a wide range of tech needs. Look out for Cam & Leanna at your local carer café or at our “Tea, Cake and Tech” sessions, as advertised in the breaks programme. To find out more about any of the these services, ring 0800 0388 885 or email [email protected] Leanna “I have met some fantastic people who have wanted all sorts of support with digital skills. Some carers have wanted to get healthier by moving more. I have introduced them to the KiActiv programme where I mentor them with the use of an activity monitor over 12 weeks. Cam Amazing improvements have Mark “When I accepted the role of Tech been made by everyone. Some “Supporting carers with the Navigator, I was quite nervous; carers who have had no previous 12 week Mindharp programme technology is such a huge area experience with digital tech are has been a real inspiration. It’s a and knowing where to start can really enjoying learning new tool which can help them make be daunting. With every carer I’ve skills and achieving their goal music with the person they met, we’ve sat down with a cup of becoming healthier. Keep care for in a really simple yet of tea and just had a chat. Along up the good work!” creative way. Working with both the way I’ve tried to answer any carers of people with dementia, questions. And when I don’t know and people with autism, I have the answer, we’ve laughed as seen how the tool can help to we’ve learned together! I’ve been support a sense of wellbeing. asked a huge range of things, I’m really excited to work with from how to turn on a phone to more carers!” how to build an entire website! Every session has been really “I’m really excited relaxed and informal, and I have to work with had far too many cups of tea. But I look forward to a few more!” more carers!”

Listening to Carers These projects have all been piloted or developed by our Carer Digital Panel. The Panel consists of a group of carers who help to influence how the Carers’ Centre use technology to help carers. We are looking for new members! If you’d like to get involved in person or virtually, email [email protected]

3 Getting Carers Connected with New Support Line

As of Carers Week this year, we now have in link to free guidance for carers – new to caring place a new Support Line system that is staffed or otherwise – to help them manage the stresses from 8:15 to 12noon on weekdays by our specialist and strains of looking after someone. carer support officers. You can call free on We’ve also created a dedicated email address for 0800 0388 885 to get confidential advice, support questions, [email protected] support and information about caring. which you can email any time. The new email Our Chief Executive David Trumper says that address is part of our work to increase our digital looking after someone can leave you with lots services and encourage carers to get support online. of questions. Carer Support Officer Rose, who forms part of “Navigating the health and social care system, the Support Line staff, says some carers are just juggling work and finances, balancing caring and happy to have someone there to listen. other family responsibilities, as well as planning “Very often people call with questions about how to for the future is very challenging.” cope emotionally with caring and needing someone “Sometimes it’s good to talk to someone who to talk to. Sometimes it’s enough for carers to just talk understands and can help point you in the right through on the phone what’s going on and discuss direction and connect you with others going their options, or other times I’ll refer them through to through the same thing. Our free and confidential our emotional support services and courses, or other Support Line, staffed by experienced and friendly local services,” says Rose. Support Officers, is here to help you feel in “The other common query is benefit entitlements control of your caring role.” or help with funding – sometimes people just don’t Becoming a carer can happen overnight, affecting know where or how to start that process because it employment, income, social relationships and is confusing. I point them in the right direction or if self-confidence. Carers can often be at a loss they have a complex query, I’d signpost them over as to where to turn. The Support Line will be a to Citizen’s Advice for more detailed information.”

If you’re a carer, you can call the support line on 0800 0388 885 between 8:15 and noon weekdays. Outside of those hours a message can be left. Carers can also email [email protected]

4 Summer 2019 Breaks Programme

We’ve compiled our exciting range of FREE breaks for carers throughout Bath & North East Somerset. We can usually offer transport and replacement care where necessary – although we do need advance notice to organise this for you. Please note transport availability is more limited for evening and weekend breaks. You can book your breaks online at banescarerscentre.org.uk/carer-breaks Where to find us:Bath Carers’ Centre, The Woodlands, Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 9ES Carers’ Centre, 1 Riverside Cottages, Radstock BA3 3PS You may request up to 3 free breaks per quarter. Peer support groups and carer cafés do not count towards the 3 breaks. When you send a ‘booking request form’, ring or email to request a break – this is not confirmation that you have a place. We will write or call to let you know if you have a place on a break, are on the waiting list or if you are not eligible. We appreciate your understanding and patience. Please note that the times stated do not include travel time, just the duration of the trip.

or small, you may have about a Tudor family home. It was New digital technology! also home to William Henry Fox 3rd Thursday of the month Talbot, who created the earliest Singing Group 10.00am – 12.00noon surviving photographic negative, The much-requested and Bath Carers’ Centre and the trip will include a visit to long-awaited singing group is the Fox Talbot Museum where finally here! This is a relaxed July you can discover the history of and sociable group (no scary photography. There will also auditions) led by Pete on guitar. be time for a stroll around the Come along each week and Wooden Spoon Carving Suggested donation: £3 pp beautiful Abbey grounds and the sing a range of songs from picturesque village of Lacock. popular classics to modern, Spend a fascinating day learning how to whittle and carve your Tues 23 July traditional and world music. No 11.00am – 2.30pm own wooden spoon, which experience necessary. Limited Lacock Abbey, Lacock, makes a great introduction to transport available. Cost £3 per Chippenham SN15 2LG session (please let us know if cost the hobby of woodcarving. All is an issue). materials will be provided and Refreshing Day Every Wednesday you get to take home your very With Combe Down Holiday Trust (no class 14 or 21 Aug) own hand-carved wooden spoon 12.45pm – 2.30pm at the end of the day. A relaxing, nurturing day away from caring with a Bath Carers’ Centre Fri 19 July 10.30am – 4.00pm complimentary therapy session and choice of creative workshops. Tea, Cake and Tech! Bath Carers' Centre Refreshments and lunch Come and learn with our tech provided. Please note priority will navigators who will be hosting Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village be given to new carers for this three sessions focusing on extremely popular break. Two’s Company • Suggested Shopping & Banking Online Tues 23 July donation: £3 per couple (July), Connecting with People 10.00am – 4.00pm Online (Aug) and Online Safety Packed with history, Lacock (arrive from 9.30am) (Sept). Our navigators can also Abbey started out as an abbey The Ammerdown Centre, answer any other questions, big and nunnery before becoming Radstock BA3 5SW

Continues overleaf 5 Outdoor Sketching/ Gardens Are Good For You Painting Course Come and join gardening guru Suggested donation: £3 pp John Tucker and learn more (for the whole course) about evergreens which are the Take your artwork outdoors this backbone of any garden, as well summer with artist Marie Hillcoat. as getting some hints and tips for You will be sketching at Bath City your own garden. Enjoy tea and Farm and Royal Victoria Park, and cake outdoors and a tour of the then for the third session at Bath Carers’ Centre garden. Carers’ Centre you’ll start turning Wed 14 Aug Visit to Beckford’s Tower some of your lovely drawings 2.00pm – 3.30pm (talk) Beckford’s Tower was built in into paintings. 3.30pm – 4.15pm (tea, cake 1827 for William Beckford, one of Tues 13, 20 & 27 Aug & tour) the nation’s most accomplished 10.30am – 12.30pm Bath Carers’ Centre and interesting characters. It is Locations as above now home to a collection of We The Curious paintings, prints and objects (Family Time) illustrating Beckford’s life as a writer, collector and patron of With over 300 exhibits, We The the arts. You can also enjoy Curious in Bristol will take you on spectacular panoramic views an incredible journey exploring of Bath from the 120 foot neo- the inner workings of the world classical Tower. around us. Become an animator Sun 28 July for the day in Aardman’s exclusive 11.00am – 12.30pm exhibition, be awed by icy bodies Beckford’s Tower, Lansdown and cosmic rays, walk through Road, Bath BA1 9BH a tornado, create your own TV Great Chalfield Manor show or cover yourself from head August to toe in a giant bubble! Suggested donation: £2 pp Thurs 15 Aug Enjoy a tour of Great Chalfield 11.00am – 3.00pm Photography Course Manor. Originally built in 1465, the Learn how to compose and We The Curious, One Manor is full of history, beautiful produce photographs to tell a Millennium Square, Anchor Rd, furniture and unusual architecture. story or simply capture life as Bristol BS1 5DB it is. During the course you’ll Afterwards explore the beautiful take photos in some different gardens and the adjoining parish Holburne Museum Tour locations around Bath. Priority church. Please note this trip is Discover beautiful and fascinating given to 18-25s for this course. for carers only and isn’t a Two’s paintings, objects and books Thurs 1, 8 & 15 Aug Company outing. in one of Bath’s great buildings 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tues 13 Aug during this special guided tour. Bath Carers’ Centre 10.45am – 1.00pm Explore Renaissance treasures, Stained Glass Beach Hut Great Chalfield Manor, Atworth, masterpieces by Gainsborough, Come along to this workshop Melksham SN12 8NJ fine embroideries, exquisite silver and learn how to make your very and more. Afterwards take the own iconic British beach hut out chance to unwind in the garden of stained glass. No experience café looking out over Sydney necessary – only plenty of Gardens. enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! Fri 16 Aug 2.00pm – 3.00pm Sat 10 Aug 10.00am – 12.00noon Great Pulteney St, Bathwick, Bath Carers’ Centre Bath BA2 4DB

6 Bath City to September Men’s Curry Night Countryside Walk Two’s Company This six-mile guided walk winds Wellbeing through Come along by yourself or through city streets before Nature Course bring someone with you and emerging out into the green enjoy some good company and Being out in nature improves spaces of the Bath Skyline, taking delicious Indian food! There will our wellbeing both mentally in glorious views, wildflower also be a talk by a Bath World and physically. Based mainly meadows and dark woodlands. Heritage Site representative outdoors, develop your self- There are some steep slopes, about our beautiful city and its understanding, emotional steps and stiles to navigate so conservation. Please note only awareness, resourceful thinking this walk is only suitable for those male carers are eligible to book this and motivation. You’ll work with a reasonable level of fitness. break. with others through group- Tues 20 Aug Tues 24 Sept • 7.00pm to 9.30pm based tasks and learn how to 10.00am – 2.30pm Twerton Village Hall, make a positive difference to Meeting point: Bath Abbey Landseer Rd, Bath BA2 1DX the environment. Activities are Churchyard adapted to the group and may Croquet include conservation tasks, Join Peasedown & Camerton wildlife walks, natural crafts Croquet Club for a fun and cooking over a fire. introduction to croquet, while 6 weeks starting Tues 3 Sept getting some gentle exercise 10.30am – 3.00pm out in the fresh air. Croquet is a Venue TBC simple and sociable game that’s Beginners easy to learn and is suitable for Crochet Course all fitness levels. With Adult Community Trip to Cirencester Thurs 29 Aug Learning (ACL) Two’s Company 10.00am – 12.30pm Always wanted to learn how Cirencester, the ‘Capital of the Peasedown & Camerton Cotswolds’, was the second Croquet Club, Whitebook Lane, to crochet? Join Marcelle who largest town in Britain during Peasedown St John BA2 8LD over five weeks will teach you all the basics of this relaxing and Roman times and is home to Bristol Harbourside enjoyable hobby. By the end of many interesting buildings & Boat Trip the course you’ll have learnt all spanning several centuries. There Two’s Company you need to be able to crochet is plenty to see and do like the See Bristol’s harbourside from some simple patterns. Corinium Museum, which houses a new perspective with an 5 weeks starting Mon 9 Sept a collection of artefacts from informative and entertaining boat 6.00pm – 8.00pm Roman times; Cirencester Park, tour. Afterwards spend a few Bath Carers’ Centre a fine example of geometric landscaping and the Parish hours exploring the harbourside’s many attractions. You could visit Church of St John the Baptist, as the nearby SS Great Britain, the well as some lovely independent M Shed museum or the science shops. centre. Or simply enjoy a leisurely Wed 25 Sept stroll around the harbour and a 11.00am – 2.30pm stop off for lunch at one of the Meeting place TBC many cafés and restaurants. Fri 30 August 10.30am – 2.30pm Meeting at: Bristol Packet Boat Ticket Office, Whapping Wharf, Continues overleaf Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6UN 7 Mosaic Workshop Regency Dancing Care are offering carers places Suggested donation: £2 pp Always wanted to try some of the on their moving and handling training course. Take some time out and dances from Jane Austen’s time? Come along and learn the dances Tues 30 July & 24 Sept & enjoy this creative workshop that Beau Nash and Jane Austen Wed 28 Aug with Martina as she helps would have been danced over 1.00pm – 5.00pm you make your very own 200 years ago at Bath’s Georgian Way Ahead Care, Chameleon beautiful, patterned mosaic assemblies. Court, Lower Bristol Road, Bath coaster. All materials provided. Friday 27 September BA2 9ES No experience necessary. 7.30pm – 10.00pm Claverton Down Community Thurs 19 Sept Indian Head Massage Hall, Claverton Down Road, Bath Take some time out for you with 10.00am – 1.00pm BA2 6DT a relaxing non-invasive, fully Bath Carers’ Centre First Aid clothed treatment of shoulder, OR With the British Red Cross arm, head and hand massage. Thurs 26 Sept An interactive, hands-on session Tues 6 Aug & Wed 18 Sept 10.00am – 1.00pm covering basic skills for providing Appts 10.00am & 11.00am Radstock Carers’ Centre first aid assistance to an adult. You Tues 23 July & Wed 14 Aug will learn what to do in a range of Appts 1.30pm & 2.30pm everyday emergencies and leave Radstock Carers’ Centre feeling confident that you could step in to help someone if needed. Weds 24 July & 11 Sept Mon 30 Sept Appts 10.00am & 11.00am 11.00am – 1.00pm Tues 20 Aug & 3 Sept Bath Carers’ Centre Appts 1.30pm & 2.30pm Bath Carers’ Centre Soundwell Music Therapy Supportive music group giving National Theatre Live - carers the opportunity to do ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ something fun, creative and Two’s Company accessible to help alleviate the With stellar reviews from The stresses of a caring role. No Guardian and New York Times, musical experience necessary. and featuring a Tony Award- Contact us for dates 1.15pm – 2.45pm winning performance from Variable dates Central United Reformed James Corden, don’t miss the Church, 7 Argyle St, Bath BA2 4BA opportunity to see a live broadcast & massage from the National Theatre of this Moving and Handling hilarious and brilliant play. Training Thurs 26 Sept With Way Ahead Care Starts at 7.00pm If you’re looking after someone, there may be times when you Town Hall, need to lift or move them The Island, MSN BA3 2HQ physically; to get them into or out of bed, to bathe them, or to help them into a wheelchair. It’s important you know how to do this safely, so Way Ahead 8 Peer support & Creative Writing Group KS2 ongoing groups With St John’s Foundation A peer led support group for £4 per session people who care for someone Bath Art Group A friendly, welcoming class to get with a mental health difficulty. you writing, even if you’ve never If you would like somewhere We are all carers or supporters of tried writing before. Writer and to paint, draw and meet other someone with a mental health tutor Michael Loveday will bring a people in a relaxed and friendly condition and fully understand the variety of activities to spark ideas space then this could be the difficulties that carers can face. for you to surprise yourself with club for you. Although no formal 2nd Tuesday of every month short stories, poetry or life writing. tuition is given, encouragement is 7.00pm – 9.00pm freely available along with a good 3rd Tuesday of every month Bath Carers’ Centre 10.30am – 12.30pm supply of materials. Sometimes Radstock Carers’ Centre Men’s Boccia very little drawing/painting is Come and join other male done as it’s also a chance to chat FACES (Families with carers for a fun, friendly and to other carers and enjoy the Autistic Children spirited team game of Boccia, an space together! Encouraging Support) inclusive target sport. The game 2nd & 4th Friday of every month FACES was set up by local parents is similar to bowls and requires an 10.30am – 12.30pm to support each other through element of skill rather than speed Bath Carers’ Centre the journey of bringing up or strength. Suitable for all ages and Boccia For All children on the autistic spectrum abilities, played seated or standing. Enjoy a fun, friendly and (including Asperger’s) or 3rd Tuesday of every month spirited team game of Boccia. considering diagnosis. The group 6.00pm – 7.00pm Similar to bowls the game is for parents/carers, children and Bath Carers’ Centre requires an element of skill rather siblings (whether they are on the than speed or strength. Socialise spectrum or not). and enjoy lunch together Fri 12 July, Sept date TBC afterwards if you like – please (no meeting in Aug) bring a packed lunch with you. 6.00pm – 7.30pm Please note that unfortunately Percy Community Centre, New King Street, Bath BA1 2BN we’re unable to provide transport for this activity. Kaleidoscope 3rd Monday of every month If you would like somewhere 12.00noon – 2.00pm to paint, draw or just enjoy a Bath Carers’ Centre cup of tea and some friendly Wellbeing Walks Book Club company, join this relaxed Join us as we explore our beautiful and sociable group. city and surrounding areas taking If you love to read and discuss in the fresh air and beautiful books with others, then this is 2nd Wednesday of every month 10.30am – 12.30pm scenery, often stopping for the group for you. A great way to Radstock Carers’ Centre refreshments at the end. We aim meet new people and try books to cater for all abilities and highly you might not otherwise have encourage Carer participation in read! We also have a book club planning the walks. If this sounds group on Facebook to discuss like your cup of tea please contact all things books, including our us for up to date meeting points current read, and everyone and route info. is welcome to join. Find it as 3rd Friday of every month facebook.com/banescarerscentre 10.45am – 1.00pm Last Tuesday of every month Locations around BANES 7.00pm – 9.00pm

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9 Carers’ Centre Carer Cafés Come along to your local café to meet other carers and chat. Often we are joined by guest experts to help you with practical advice about caring.

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Mulberry Park Hub Somer Valley Big Social Join Carers Support Officer Lindsay at this café in with St John’s Foundation Combe Down. Meet with Carers Support Officer Lorraine once 3rd Tuesday of the month • 10.00am – 12.00pm a month and enjoy a cuppa, some company and Bath BA2 5BZ try your hand at a game of New Age Kurling! 1st Monday of the month • 10.00am – 12.00pm Oldfield Surgery Mardon’s Social Club, BA3 4NL Drop in to this carer-led café. Radstock Dementia Café 4th Thursday of the month • 2.00pm – 3.30pm with Radstock Museum & the Alzheimer’s Society Bath BA2 3HT A café for anyone with memory problems, their families, friends and carers. To attend Carer-only Dementia Café please contact the museum on 01761 437722 Café for carers of people with dementia. This café is or [email protected] carer-only to help give you a break from your caring role. 3rd Friday of the month • 10.30am – 12.00pm 3rd Wednesday of the month • 10.30 – 12.00pm Bath Carers’ Centre BA2 9ES Timsbury Carer Café coming soon! Keynsham Drop-ins Chocolate Quarter Drop in to these sessions, although please note We meet in the garden room — if you ask at a carers officer is not always available. reception they can direct you. Costa Coffee with AWP 2nd Thursday of each month • 2.00pm – 3:30pm (for carers of people with mental health issues) Keynsham BS31 2FF 2nd Friday of the month (August session will not be at Costa – contact us for details) 10.30am – 12.30pm Costa Coffee, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BA2 1EP

Contact the Carers’ Centre for more info 10 0800 0388 885 [email protected] We Love Our Supporters Did you know we have a monthly Carers’ Centre Lottery? It’s a great way to support local carers while getting in with a chance to win each month! Our prize pool is small but we hope that as we grow members, we’ll be able to increase prizes.

For as little as £2 per month, you can buy a number in our lottery. Or buy as many numbers as you like for a bigger Charlie helps Theo with things like getting dressed chance of winning! As an independent charity, your gift will help us continue to support people and families in Bath and North East Somerset who are caring. You’ll help us support young carers like Charlie. Charlie doesn’t get as much time with his mum and dad now they’re looking after his brother Theo, who has a disability. Mum Kate says attending activities at the Carers' Centre helps Charlie feel special – while he usually thinks Theo is the special one! “As a whole family we have gained a lot from the Carers’ Centre. It doesn’t exclude Theo, but the focus is on Charlie, his mental health and future wellbeing. I think that’s just immensely important,” — Charlie’s mum, Kate.

Monthly Prize Draw | 1st Prize £20 | 2nd Prize £10 | 3rd Prize £5

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To The Manager Bank address (your bank) Please pay CAF Bank, 52 Kings Hill Ave, West Mailing, Kent ME19 4JQ For the credit of Bath & North East Somerset Carers’ Centre Bank details Account number 00095999 Sort code 40-52-40 The sum of £ (in words: ) Commencing from and thereafter on the day of the month until further notice and debit my account accordingly. Reference Lottery/ (office use only)

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This standing order mandate supersedes all previous standing orders to Bath & NE Somerset Carers’ Centre Lottery. Please return your completed form to us at FREEPOST BANES Carers’ Centre (No stamp or postcode needed) or just drop it in at one of our centres. Please note that you must be over 18 to join. The Lottery is run under gaming licence number 10/01038/ LOT granted to the Carers’ Centre in June 2010, by Bath and North East Somerset Council.

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