VASL Carers Coffee Club – Hinckley

Support for Carers

VASL Carers Coffee Club – Hinckley

At a Glance

6 August 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
Held on the 1st Thursday of the month
Where is it: Gates Woodlands
Organiser: VASL Support for Carers

About the Event

Take a well-deserved break from your caring role and join our informal peer-support Coffee Club! Meeting consistently on the first Thursday of each month, this group offers a warm, relaxed space for carers to catch up, share experiences, and support one another over a hot drink. Because this is a true peer-support group, it is run by carers, for carers, meaning a formal member of the Support for Carers staff may not always be present. It’s simply a friendly, open space to chat with people who truly understand the rewards and challenges of looking after a loved one.

Target Audience

This group is specifically for unpaid family carers who would value light-hearted conversation, peer support, and a chance to connect with others in similar situations. Whether you have been caring for years or are completely new to the journey, you are incredibly welcome to drop in. To help everyone identify the group easily in a busy café, please remember to wear your Carers lanyard so you can spot each other right away!

Location & Accessibility

  • Venue: Gates Woodlands Garden Centre, Leicester Road (Hinckley)
  • Accessibility: Gates Garden Centre, Woodlands venues offer excellent accessibility, including flat, level flooring throughout the café areas, wide walkways, and dedicated accessible parking and toilet facilities on-site.
  • Atmosphere: The meetups take place within the main garden centre cafés near the soft play areas. It is a lively, bustling, and friendly environment.

Important Information

When We Meet: The 1st Thursday of every month from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Free Hot Drink Perk: Make sure to download the Gates loyalty app on your smartphone before you arrive! By using the app, you can claim a free hot drink each month during your visit.

Booking: This is a relaxed, drop-in social group, so no formal booking is required. Just look out for fellow carers wearing their lanyards in the café area near the soft play!

Venue: Gates Woodlands

Ashby Road
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE9 8JE
United Kingdom

Organiser: VASL Support for Carers

A vital, comprehensive support service dedicated to looking after the unpaid carers who do so much for others. They provide an empathetic listening ear, practical guidance, information on rights and benefits, and host a variety of relaxing social groups where carers can enjoy well-deserved respite, chat with peers, and share experiences.