Recreational Courses and Activities
Courses
Making time for Art for Carers
Using art to explore your emotions and to relax.
Creative Writing
Participants will enjoy learning various techniques and exercises that improve writing skills.
Leach Pottery
Fantastic opportunity to attend an Introductory session to pottery, delivered and hosted by Leach Pottery.
Yoga
Yoga can develop strength, balance and co-ordination. Yoga has also been shown to help with anxiety, stress and depression.
Tai Chi
There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems.
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils for wellbeing
Carers will be able to learn about essential oils and how to make their own in order to aid wellbeing.
Activities
Photography
Photography has a number of therapeutic benefits linked to our mental health, as it helps us showcase our creativity and allow us to detach from otherworld responsibilities and improves our mood.
Photography Club for Carers
Meeting once a month led by a professional photographer in Penzance.
Carer Coastal Walking
In partnership with South West Coastal Path Association, an opportunity to walk alongside the coastal paths in Penzance.
Nordic Walking
Would you like to develop a new inexpensive hobby? Nordic Walking really is for everyone and uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness means paying attention to your sensations, feelings, thoughts, and environment in the here-and-now with an attitude of acceptance.
Wreath Making
Making a festive wreath gives you the chance to be creative, adding as much or as little material as you like.
Golf
The benefits of golf aren’t only limited to physical health , with psychological benefits including improved mood, reduced anxiety and increased confidence.
Sleep Workshops
Sleep is a vital, often neglected, component of every person’s overall health and well-being. Learn how to improve sleeping habits to boost mental wellbeing.
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