As a part of Carers Week 2023, Rutland residents can take part in a range of activities taking place across the county this week.

Carers Week, 5th to 11th 2023, is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make. It also aims to help people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities, to identify as carers and access support.

As such, Rutland County Council alongside local groups and organisations are hosting a selection of wellbeing and educational events throughout the week, some free and some chargeable:

Wednesday 7th June

• Rutland County Council is holding a dedicated Carers Event from 2 – 6pm on Wednesday 7thJune in the Council Chamber, Catmose, Oakham. This is a drop-in session for carers to find out about the range of services and support in Rutland. There will be free workshops to join, refreshments and lots of information stalls available. For more information, please email [email protected] 

Thursday 8th June

Mindful Tai Chi, Peppers Oakham, 11am

40 minutes of gentle Tai Chi. A free, friendly, and relaxing class, helping you to de-stress and keep active.

To book contact [email protected] 

Friday 9th June

Wild Walk – Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Rutland Water, Friday 9 June 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

A Livestock Safari walk at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.

Booking essential and chargeable online.

Wellbeing Evening, Rutland Village Hall, Braunston, Oakham, Friday 9 Jun, 6 – 9pm

Book online.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 07771571183.

Saturday 10th June

D'ukes & Friends, Oakham Castle, 1,30 pm

Free Concert, book and more information, call 01572 757578 or email [email protected].

Find out more about the services on offer through Rutland County Council to help and support Rutland carers here.

 Let us know about your own upcoming events by emailing [email protected] or heading to our What's On page and clicking the 'Nub It' button.