MeTime sessions for carers
Our MeTime online sessions are designed to inform you of your rights and to support your wellbeing.
Sessions vary from practical advice on carers' rights and caring to a set of holistic wellbeing sessions to creative opportunities like crafting.
Sessions are open to anyone across the UK.
Please be aware these sessions are run by Carers Wales and information sessions are based on Welsh legislation. Funding is provided by the Welsh Government.
Below you will find details of the sessions coming up. To sign up, click the link and fill out a short registration form. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly and supportive sessions!
June
Monday 1 June, 2-3pm:
Book Club
Join our friendly Book Club, where you can relax, connect, and escape into a good book. Meeting monthly, this Book Club gives unpaid carers the chance to take time out for themselves, connect with fellow carers, share experiences, and enjoy the joy of getting lost in a good book.
New to the group? No problem! Come along, listen in, and share your favourite reads whenever you feel ready. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for a little escapism, we’d love to have you join the conversation.
Wednesday 3rd June, 1-2pm:
Lineart Workshop
Join this creative workshop to explore drawing techniques using pens to create beautiful line art. We’ll focus on working with shape and tone, helping you develop your drawing skills and discover the different styles of artwork you can create with a pen. Complete beginners are very welcome — this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try! What you’ll need:
- A pen
- A few sheets of paper
- A drawing reference
Your reference could be an image from online, a plant or flower, a household object, or something you can see from your window.
Tuesday 9 June 1-2pm:
Mindfulness with Liz at Mindfulness Wales
Join us for a friendly, guided mindfulness session and discover how this practice can help you navigate life's challenges, strengthen your relationships, and bring more calm and compassion into your everyday life. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and learn how simple techniques can make a real difference to your wellbeing.
In-person event
Thursday 11 June - 12pm - 1.30pm
Carers Week Celebration at the Senedd
We are inviting carers to the Senedd to highlight the vital contribution that you make to society and to introduce carers, and the organisations that support them, to the newly elected Members of the Senedd.
This will highlight the impact carer friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere.
Thursday 11 June, 12:30-1:30pm:
You're Not Alone - Finding Support in Your Community
Caring for someone can be rewarding — but at times, it can also be overwhelming. If you're an unpaid carer, it's easy to feel like you're facing it all on your own. This friendly online session is here to help.
Developed and presented with the help of Chris, a Carers Wales volunteer and former unpaid carer who truly understands the journey, this session will guide you through the support that's available — so you don't have to figure it out by yourself. Because every carer deserves a little support too.
Tuesday 16 June 1-2pm:
Alzheimer’s Society Cymru
We're delighted to welcome back the Alzheimer's Society, who will be sharing an overview of the services they offer in Wales to support unpaid carers through every stage of the journey with their loved one.
In this session, they'll offer knowledge, practical information, and guidance for anyone affected by dementia — or who may be concerned about a possible diagnosis. Their services are free, flexible, and available by telephone, online, or face to face, tailored to suit each person's individual needs.
Join us online to find out more.
Wednesday 24th June, 11am-12pm
2026 Senedd Election: Impact on Unpaid Carers
What do the Senedd election results mean for unpaid carers in Wales?
Join the Carers Wales Policy team to explore the new political landscape in Wales following the recent Senedd Elections.
We will provide an overview of the election results, discuss what they mean for unpaid carers, and outline the key opportunities and challenges ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the policy landscape affecting carers in Wales.
July
Monday 6th July 2026, 2-3pm:
Book Club
Join our friendly Book Club, where you can relax, connect, and escape into a good book. Meeting monthly, this Book Club gives unpaid carers the chance to take time out for themselves, connect with fellow carers, share experiences, and enjoy the joy of getting lost in a good book. New to the group? No problem...come along, listen in, and share your favourite reads whenever you feel ready. Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking for a little escapism, we’d love to have you join the conversation.
Wednesday 8th July, 1-2pm
Collage - Create a Collaged Bookmark
Join us for a creative collage bookmark-making session with local Welsh artist Lucilla, where you’ll transform everyday materials into a unique handmade design. Using scrap paper, magazines, wrapping paper, stickers, decorative tape, paints, and pens, you’ll explore simple collage techniques in a relaxed and welcoming space. Just bring paper and glue (Pritt Stick or PVA) — no experience needed.
Wednesday 15th July, 11:30am -12:30pm
Tip Girls of Wales: The Women of Welsh Coalmining
Join us for this historical talk with Norena Shopland and uncover the forgotten history of the Tip Girls of Wales.
They were called 'unsexed creatures' and criticised for not staying at home taking care of domestic duties. But the women of the pits fought back. They had worked underground until banned, then on the pit brows doing vital work for the coal industry. They were often vilified for working alongside men, but they carried on, for three centuries they carried on.
Then everyone forgot them. Now they have been brought back to life.
Norena Shopland is an author and historian, specialising in researching and writing about Welsh history. She was awarded an honorary degree from the Open University for raising awareness of diversity in Wales. Norena writes a monthly column on Welsh history for the online news service Nation Cymru.
Tuesday 21st July, 11am-12pm
Find Calm and Restore Balance
Join us for a guided online relaxation session designed to support your well-being.
During the session, we will explore:
- Positive Reflections: Take time to acknowledge what's been going well and build resilience.
- Mindfulness Practice: Calm your mind and reconnect with the present moment.
- Guided Relaxation: Let go of tension and enjoy a sense of peace and relaxation.
Relax, restore, and discover a clearer mind and a more relaxed body.