Trafford Carers Centre has partnered with a range of local organisations to deliver an engaging programme of activities for Carers Week 2026. The initiative aims to recognise and support unpaid carers by providing opportunities to connect with others, take time for wellbeing, and access valuable information and local services. The programme will include a variety of events and sessions designed to promote relaxation, social interaction, and practical support within the community.
View all our Events for Carers Week here Trafford Carers Centre
A 2 hour cooking course cooking 2 dishes for you to take away with Vegetarian for Life
Find out more about Vegetarian for Life here: Vegetarian for Life
Availability: 8 People per Session
Date: Monday 8th June, 6pm-8pm
Tuesday 9th June 11am-1pm
A relaxed evening crafting session at Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre, where carers can learn crochet and embroidery while creating their own decorative pieces. This session offers a mindful, hands-on activity that supports wellbeing through focus and creativity, while also giving carers the opportunity to socialise, learn new skills and take home something they’ve made themselves
Date: Tuesday 9th June 6pm-8pm
Location: Coppice Library, Sale M33 4ND
Availability to everyone
A special Carers Treat afternoon tea at Sunshine Café, Sale West Community Centre. Carers can enjoy a free afternoon tea either on their own or with a friend, along with a gift bag to take away. The session is designed to offer carers a moment of rest, relaxation and a chance to feel appreciated and pampered.
Date: Wednesday 10th June, 13:30pm - 15:30pm
Location: Sunshine Cafe, Sale West Community Centre, Newbury Ave, Sale M33 4QW
Availability: 15 people
Guided Walk and Craft
Join us for a short, relaxing walk, then refreshments and crafts. Meet at the benches behind the Tree Tops cafe.
Date: Wednesday 10th June 10:30am-12:30am
Location: Sale Water Park, Rifle Rd, Sale M33 2LX
Available to all
An interactive session focused on maintaining brain health and wellbeing in later life. Carers will take part in practical activities and discussions designed to support cognitive wellbeing, learn new techniques, and gain useful tools they can apply in everyday life.
Date: Wednesday 10th June, 10am-12pm
Location: Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre
Availability to all
A 2.5-hour pottery workshop at Community Clay Studios in Stretford, where carers will create their own handmade mug. The session encourages mindfulness through slow, tactile work with clay, helping carers switch off from daily pressures while learning a new skill. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired and ready to collect after the event
Find out more about Community Clay Studios here: Clay Studio
Date: Wedneday 10th June 10am-1pm
Location: Community Clay Studios CIC, Stretford, M32 8AE
Date: Friday 12th June, 6pm-9pm
Availability: 10 People per Session
60 Minutes of Therapeutic Painting Creativity for Carers with HCPC - registered Art Psychotherapist
Date: Wednesday 10th June 6:30 to 7:30pm
Location: 30 Grosvenor Rd, Altrincham WA14 1LE
Availability: 12 People
A welcoming, inclusive music-making session led by professional musicians, designed especially for carers. This taster session invites both new and existing participants to explore music in a relaxed environment, with opportunities to join in at their own pace. The session also creates space for carers to share their experiences and help shape future activities.
Date: Thursday 11th June
Location: TBC
Availability: All
A cosy evening book club hosted in a local bookshop, where carers will receive a free book to read ahead of the session. The event encourages carers to take time for themselves through reading, before coming together to discuss and connect with others in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Date: Thursday 11th June 7pm-9pm
Location: B For Butterfly Books, 8 Brooklands Road, Sale, M33 3SQ
Availability: 15 People
A series of online and in person creative wellbeing sessions, including mindful drawing, stress reduction, sleep support and creative exercises based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Designed to be simple and accessible, these sessions use everyday materials and offer carers practical tools they can easily build into their daily routines to support their wellbeing.
Online
Thursday 11th June Online 17:30 - 18:30pm
Link: Rest & Release | Microsoft Teams | Meet-up-Join
Availability: All
2nd Session
Date: Friday 12th June In Person 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Christian Life Centre, 107 Barton Rd, Stretford, M32 9AF
Availability: 15 People
Date: Saturday 13th June
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Sale Moor Community Centre, Norris Road M33 2TN
Cost: Free
Food Provided: Free meal from Bounceback Food at 1:00pm
Are you looking after a family member, partner, friend or neighbour? Join us for Carers Skills Day — a free supportive event designed to help unpaid carers build confidence, learn practical skills, and connect with local support services.
Throughout the day, carers will take part in a range of informative talks and sessions covering resilience, first aid, medication awareness, and local support available across Trafford.
This is not formal accredited training, but an opportunity to gain useful knowledge, ask questions, and meet other carers in a welcoming environment.
Whether you are new to caring or have been caring for years, you are welcome to attend.
Dates Available:
Monday 8th June 2pm-3pm Urmston Leisure Centre
Tuesday 9th June 1:30pm-2:30pm Stretford Leisure Centre Includes a social brew after the activity
Wednesday 10th June 10am-11am Sale Leisure Centre Includes a social brew after the activity
Thursday 11th June 12:45pm-13:45pm Altrincham Leisure Centre
Availability: 5 places per session
How to Book:
Please email active.living@traffordleisure.co.uk to request a booking on a first come first served basis. Please include:
1. Your name
2. The specific activity you want to book
3. The date of the activity
Monday 8th June 11:15am-12:15pm Altrincham Leisure Includes a social brew after the activity
Wednesday 10th June 10am-11am Sale Leisure Centre
Thursday 11th June 11:30am-12:30pm Urmston Leisure Centre
Friday 12th June 1:30pm-2:30pm Stretford Leisure Centre Includes a social brew after the activity
Availability: 5 places per session
How to Book
Please email active.living@traffordleisure.co.uk to request a booking on a first come first served basis.
Include:
1. Your name
2. The specific activity you want to book
3. The date of the activity
Date: Thursday 11th June, 2:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Stretford Leisure Centre
(Must be confident in water)
Availability: 10 spaces
How to Book
Please email active.living@traffordleisure.co.uk to request a booking on a first come first served basis. Include:
1. Your name
2. The specific activity you want to book
3. The date of the activity