Council Thanks Reading Carers at Free Social Event
04/06/2015
Reading Borough Council Press Release
PEOPLE in Reading who care or have cared for a friend, relative or neighbour can enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation at a free Carers Week event at the Maples Resource Centre.
The ‘Let us Say Thank You’ event from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 13th June includes a free lunch and attendees can play skittles, join in at the men’s social club, try tai chi or enjoy Indian head massage and other pampering and activity sessions.
Lead Councillor for Adult Social Care, Rachel Eden said:
“The Maples event is a wonderful way to say thank you to Reading’s carers and the invaluable work that they do supporting family and friends.
“I hope that people will come along, meet up with other carers and enjoy some time for themselves.”
If you are a carer and would like attend the event, please contact Vanessa on 0118 937 5364 to book your free place.
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Notes for Editors:
You are invited to send a photographer/reporter to the ‘Let us Say Thank You’ carers event at The Maples Resource Centre, Amethyst Lane, Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2EZ on Saturday 13th June, between 12 – 2pm
Reading Borough Council Press Releases can be found online at http://beta.reading.gov.uk/article/1908/News–Press-Releases/
Media Contact: Anna Fowler
Tel: 0118 937 3957
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Rachel Eden,
Labour Councillor for Whitley ward,
Lead Councillor forAdult Social Care, Reading Borough Council
Councillor: http://www.whitleynews.org/
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