Care leavers' month
As corporate parents, we support and champion for young people who are leaving care and aim to help them achieve their goals.
This November, we’re celebrating national care leavers’ month with a programme of free events and activities just for care leavers in Nottinghamshire. All events are listed below.
Free drop-in event
Date: Tuesday 28 October, 11am to 2pm
Location: Mansfield Central Library
Looking for support, new opportunities, or simply a chance to meet others? Come along to a fun, friendly event for Nottinghamshire care leavers aged 18 to 25.
Join us for an informal and welcoming event packed with:
- Support and advice stalls
- Practical tips for independent living
- Fun activities and giveaways
- Information on health, wellbeing and finances
- Freebies to take away
- Hobbies and opportunities to explore
- A chance to meet your local leaving care team
You can pop in for 10 minutes or stay for the whole event - either way, we'd love to see you there!
Free events (booking required)
Whether you want to try something new, develop skills, meet other care-experienced young people or simply have some fun, there’s something for everyone.
How to book
- Take a look at all the events below. Booking is required for most events because places are limited.
- Fill in our registration form. You can register for more than one event, on the same form, if you would like to.
- If you have any queries, please speak to your personal adviser or the leaving care team.
- Wait for confirmation from the event organiser who will confirm your place.
- If you need support from your personal adviser, please get in touch with them.
Date: Tuesday 3 November, 4:30pm to 6pm
Location: Create Theatre, Vision West Notts College, Derby Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 5BH
Come along and join a fun and energetic dance workshop with Care to Dance. No dance experience is needed, just come along, have fun, and give it a go! Timings will suit if you are at college or work too.
Date: Wednesday 11 November, 11am to 3pm
Location: Redhill Young People’s Centre, Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 8GX
Come along and join us for some craft activities and a chat. Pick up wellbeing tips to take away.
Date: Monday 16 November, 11am to 1pm
Location: Mollie Rocker Bakery, Retford DN22 6BF
Come along, roll up your sleeves and follow our recipe for sausage roll making!
Date: Tuesday 17 November, 2pm to 3:30pm
Location: Hucknall Leisure Centre, 69 Linby Road, Nottingham NG15 7TX
No experience needed. Fun and friendly - and remember to wear trainers!
Date: Tuesday 17 November, 10am to 4pm
Location: Valley Young People’s Centre, 39 Stanley Street, Worksop S81 7JQ
Enjoy the activities on offer, including cooking, chatting, and eating together!
Date: Wednesday 18 November, 1pm to 3pm
Location: Mansfield Hub, Swan Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire NG19 8BT
Enjoy this session, or join in with the wellness and pamper session too. Hosted by the fun and friendly Central team.
Date: Wednesday 18 November, 1pm to 3pm
Location: Mansfield Hub, Swan Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire NG19 8BT
Enjoy this session, or join in with the bake, brew and chat session too. Hosted by the fun and friendly Central team.
Date: Tuesday 24 November, 3pm to 5pm
Location: Mollie Rocker Bakery, Retford DN22 6BF
Enjoy following a recipe and creating a heartfelt gift for the festive season.
Date: Thursday 26 November, 1pm to 3pm
Location: YMCA Community and Activity Village in the Studio, 11 Lord Hawke Way, Middlebeck, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4 FH
Come along for a friendly chat as you make your own seasonal door hanging to take away. It’s free, fun and creative!
Race at your own pace
Can we collectively walk, run, waddle, or toddle the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats? Race at your own pace is an external activity challenge, but join the Nottinghamshire County Council group to take part with our team.
Join our whole service activity challenge, no matter where you live, for the whole of November. Find out more and register online to join in the virtual travel challenge!
