Carers in Bedfordshire

02/11/2026

This Friday, The Rowan Club is heading outdoors! Join our colleague Nicola for a gentle nature walk around beautiful Priory Country Park, as part of our Green Social Prescribing programme.

It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the changing seasons, connect with nature, have a chat and spend time together.

For those who don't wish to join the walk, The Rowan Club will be bringing the outdoors inside, with nature-inspired activities, conversation and plenty of fun back at the Club.

📅 Friday 6 November
🕥 10:30am to 11:30am
📍 MS Therapy Centre, Barkers Lane, Bedford

Whether you're a carer looking for a little time for yourself or would like to enjoy the experience together with someone you care for, we'd love you to join us!

Carers in Bedfordshire

20/10/2026

🍎 THE JOY OF FOOD – JOIN US THIS FRIDAY! 🍎
This Friday at The Rowan Club, we're delighted to welcome Helen Daly, Dietitian, for our next Thrive session!
Helen will be sharing practical advice, helpful hints and tips on:
🍏 Managing smaller appetites
💧 Eating for hydration
🥗 Good nutrition and wellbeing
💚 Common digestive problems, including constipation
🍽️ Making everyday mealtimes easier and more enjoyable
There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions!
📅 Friday 23rd October
🕥 10:30–11:30am
📍 MS Therapy Centre, Barkers Lane, Bedford
Our Thrive sessions are open to carers and the wider community for a suggested donation of £5.
You don't need to attend The Rowan Club for the full day to join us.
💚 Book your place online:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262775192031355
We'd love to see you there!

14/10/2026

🍂 NOVEMBER AT THE ROWAN CLUB – BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! 🍂

Our November programme is here, and we've got another lovely month of friendship, laughter, creativity and new experiences planned!

The Rowan Club offers an enjoyable, sociable Friday for older people living with dementia, frailty or long-term conditions, while carers can take some well-deserved time for themselves or join our Thrive Series of talks and wellbeing activities.

💚 Thinking of giving us a try?

We know that encouraging someone to try somewhere new isn't always easy. That's why we offer FREE one-hour taster sessions. Come along together, meet our friendly team, enjoy a coffee and see what The Rowan Club is all about – with absolutely no pressure to book.

📅 Book one Friday, a few Fridays or the whole month – whatever works best for you!

🌐 Book your Rowan Club days online:
https://carersinbeds.org.uk/respite-centre/

📞 To arrange a free taster session or book a Thrive session only, please call 0300 111 1919.

📍 MS Therapy Centre, Barkers Lane, Bedford

🕙 Fridays, 10am–4pm

📌 Please note: We're arranging an alternative venue for Friday 27 November. Details will be confirmed shortly.

14/10/2026

📍 Come and see us today at the Ageing Well Exhibition 2026 at Bedford Corn Exchange!

Pop by our stand and have a chat with Charlotte about our new respite service, The Rowan Club, and find out how it can support carers and the people they care for.

We'd love to see you there!

23/09/2026

15/09/2026

🍂 October bookings are now OPEN for The Rowan Club!

We’re delighted to be bringing The Rowan Club to Bedford from Friday 9th October – a welcoming Friday club designed to work for both the person you care for and you.

For members, it’s a meaningful day filled with friendship, conversation, creativity, gentle movement and plenty of choice.

For carers, you can stay and enjoy the day together, join our Thrive sessions, share lunch – or take some much-needed time for yourself, knowing the person you care for is enjoying their day too.

📍 MS Therapy Centre, Barkers Lane, Bedford
🕙 Fridays, 10am–4pm
👥 Just 18 places available each Friday
🍲 Lunch available

Our first October dates are now available to book. Choose one Friday, a few, or come every week.

🌿 The Rowan Club – designed for two.

👉 Find out more, see the October programme and book your place:
carersinbeds.org.uk/respite-centre/

24/08/2026

🌿Respite is coming back – and we have a name! 🌿

We’re delighted to introduce The Rowan Club, our paid respite service returning to Bedford every Friday from October.

We’ve been listening, learning and planning, taking everything we learned from our first pilot and what carers told us they wanted more of.
The name itself was shaped by people who used our respite service and reflects what they wanted it to be – warm and welcoming, friendly and sociable, active and interesting.
More for the person you care for.
More for carers too.
More choice about how you spend your day.

Rooted in community. Inspired by the seasons of life.💚
Bookings open soon!

19/08/2026

We're Recruiting: Respite Centre Sessional Workers 💙

We're delighted to be bringing back our much-loved respite service this October and we're looking for caring, friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team as Respite Centre Sessional Workers.

This rewarding role involves supporting adults with care needs to enjoy meaningful activities, social interaction and companionship, while giving unpaid carers valuable time for themselves.

📍 Location: MS Therapy Centre, Bedford
🕘 Hours: Every Friday, 8.30am to 4.00pm (from October 2026)
💷 Pay: £15.93 per hour

We're looking for people who are:
✅ Caring, empathetic and reliable
✅ Great communicators
✅ Passionate about supporting others
✅ Experienced in care, health, community or voluntary settings
✅ Committed to promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to local carers and the people they care for.

📅 Closing date: 14 September 2026

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to: 📧 [email protected]

For full details and to download the job description, visit: 👉https://carersinbeds.org.uk/work-for-us/vacancies/ or if you want an informal conversation about the role please call us on 0300 111 1919.

Please share with your networks and help us find the right people to join our team. 💙

05/06/2026

🎉 A huge thank you to Dave 🎉

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Dave, who chose to celebrate his incredible 90th birthday in a truly generous way - by raising vital funds for Carers in Bedfordshire. 💚

Thanks to the kindness of Dave and everyone who attended his celebration, an amazing £855 was raised to support unpaid Carers in our community. These funds will make a real difference, helping us continue to provide support, connection and vital services to those who need it most.

Dave, your generosity and thoughtfulness are inspiring, and we are so grateful for your support.

Happy 90th birthday and thank you again from all of us at Carers in Bedfordshire! 🎂👏

💚 Want to volunteer like Dave? Click the link: https://www.carersinluton.org.uk/volunteer/