Carers Week 2026 – 8th to 14th June

  • Event Date: 08/06/2026
  • Start Time: 11:00 am
  • Location: The Dixon Community, 656 Cathcart Road, G42 8AA

This year’s theme is “Building Carer Friendly Communities” — celebrating the difference supportive communities can make in the lives of unpaid carers across the UK. Throughout the week, Glasgow South Carers Centre will be hosting a range of free activities and wellbeing events for carers, including:

Monday 8th June

🎶 Samba Drumming – 11am | Dixon Halls, G42 8AA

🥪 Carers Lunch – 12pm | Dixon Halls, G42 8AA

🧘 Mindfulness Wellbeing & Boosting Self Esteem Sessions – 1pm | Dixon Halls, G42 8AA

☕ Cuppa & Cakes – 2pm | Dixon Halls, G42 8AA

Tuesday 9th June

🏓 Pickleball & Venue Tour – 11am | Glasgow Club Bellahouston, G52 1HH

🏟️ Ibrox Stadium Tour – 11am | Ibrox Stadium, G51 2XD

Wednesday 10th June

🌿 Outdoor Wellbeing Session – 10am | Hidden Gardens, G41 2PE

Thursday 11th June

🚶 Community Health Walk – 10.30am | Pearce Institute, G51 3UU

🥪 Carers Lunch – 12pm | Pearce Institute, G51 3UU

🎨 Tote Bag Decoration Class – 1pm | Pearce Institute, G51 3UU

Friday 12th June

☕ Carers Drop In, Time to Live & New Initiatives – 1pm | Dixon Halls, G42 8AA

These events are a chance to connect, relax, try something new, and recognise the incredible contribution unpaid carers make every day. Please note spaces are limited – to book a place on one or more activities, please contact us on:

📞 0141 423 0728

📧 dixon.carers@dixoncommunity.org.uk

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