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PICTURES: Carers treated to festive fun at big Christmas bash organised by Highland charity Connecting Carers


By Val Sweeney

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Santa chats to Emily Jarvis.
Santa chats to Emily Jarvis.

More than 160 adult and young carers got their skates on to have a really “ice time” at a Highland charity’s big Christmas bash.

Dingwall-based Connecting Carers put on the party at Inverness Ice Centre.

The ice rink was packed with young carers for the ice disco. Copyright Paul Donald
The ice rink was packed with young carers for the ice disco. Copyright Paul Donald

Adults were able to take part in taster sessions for curling and skating, with wheelchair access to the rink available too.

They were also able to enjoy sessions in arts and crafts, laughter yoga and Essential Ying Yoga with essential oils.

Dr Linda Birnie (left) leads a laughter yoga session. Copyright Paul Donald
Dr Linda Birnie (left) leads a laughter yoga session. Copyright Paul Donald

Young carers enjoyed being on the ice en masse and also had the choice of going upstairs for hot chocolate, shots in the photo booth, arts and crafts and a chat with Santa.

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Young carer Emma Hilton was a real star.
Young carer Emma Hilton was a real star.

They all received a selection box to take home.

Artist Gael Hillyard (centre) led an art workshop. Copyright Paul Donald
Artist Gael Hillyard (centre) led an art workshop. Copyright Paul Donald

Earlier, Connecting Carers staged a conference for professionals who deal with unpaid carers.

It was attended by Maree Todd, the Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport.


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