Scotland’s leading social care charity, Quarriers, is hosting a summer festival to celebrate the role of young carers in Oban. The event will take place at Oban Rugby Club on Saturday 30th June, between 12pm and 4pm.
The festival, called “Nuhin to do!” also aims to inform young carers of what activities are on over the summer period. The day will consist of a variety of information and fun stalls, a football tournament, a relaxation tent and much more. This event is being held with thanks to a grant achieved through the Young Carers Grant Programme.
Lynn Hull, young carers’ development worker at Quarriers North Argyll Carers Centre, said: “We recognise the massive contribution that young carers make, not just to those they care for but to the wider community. It is vital that carers feel valued and we hope this festival gives young carers, parents and families from the mainland, the islands and across the country the opportunity to get together and have some fun!”
To raise money for the young carers, pop band ‘Travis’ have donated a signed CD of their latest album “The Boy with No Name”, as a good will gesture. The public are encouraged to call 07909 861 486, between 9am – 5pm, to place a bid for the CD. The lucky winner, with the highest bid, will be announced on at the event.
The Quarriers North Argyll Carers Centre aims to provide carers with practical advice, support and information covering a wide range of topics, from benefits checks to information on respite. Staff at the centre provide a listening ear and advise people what help may be available and what avenues to pursue and can be as involved as the individual would like - arranging appointments with welfare rights and social work if necessary.
Quarriers is Scotland’s leading and most diverse social care charity providing support to around 18,000 people through 127 projects for children, young people, adults and families who are known to be experiencing extreme difficulties or who are typically hard-to-reach. The organisation has grown and changed considerably since it was founded in 1871 by William Quarrier at Bridge of Weir, expanding to meet the needs of young homeless people, children and adults with a disability, people with epilepsy and carers from across Scotland and beyond. Staff numbers are now in excess of 1800 and the charity has an expected turnover of £38M this year.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: The Young Carers Grant Programme is managed by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and funded by Comic Relief’
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