Carers Week 2026: What's On Across East Riding

Monday 8 June – Sunday 14 June 2026

This year's Carers Week theme is "Building Carer Friendly Communities", celebrating the vital contribution unpaid carers make every day and highlighting the support available across East Riding.

To mark the week, East Riding Council, East Riding Libraries, East Riding Leisure and community partners have organised a packed programme of free activities, wellbeing sessions, health checks, swimming, fitness classes, social groups and family-friendly events.

Whether you're looking to improve your wellbeing, meet other carers, try a new activity or simply enjoy a coffee and chat, there is something for everyone.

Free Swimming and Leisure Activities

Throughout Carers Week, carers can enjoy a range of free activities at East Riding Leisure centres, including:

• Free swimming sessions
• Gym sessions
• Walking Netball
• Pickleball taster sessions
• Badminton taster sessions
• Yoga and fitness classes
• Virtual Les Mills classes
• Walking Football
• Squash and Racketball sessions
• Soft Play sessions for families

Participating venues include:

• Beverley
• Bridlington
• Driffield
• Goole
• Haltemprice
• Hornsea
• Pocklington
• South Cave
• South Holderness
• Withernsea

Many activities require advance booking, while swimming sessions are available on a drop-in basis at selected locations.

Free Health Checks and Wellbeing Support

Carers can also access free health and wellbeing support during the week, including:

• NHS Health Checks
• Boditrax body composition scans
• Blood pressure checks
• Health MOT appointments
• Healthy Lifestyle sessions

These sessions provide an opportunity to focus on your own wellbeing while receiving personalised advice and support.

Walk and Talk Sessions

Take some time out and connect with others during one of the many Walking for Health "Walk and Talk" sessions taking place across East Riding.

Locations include:

• Beverley
• Bridlington
• Hornsea
• Ryehill
• Bubwith
• Haltemprice

These relaxed walks offer a chance to enjoy some fresh air, gentle exercise and friendly conversation.

Libraries Join the Celebration

East Riding Libraries are hosting a variety of free activities throughout the week, including:

• Lego Clubs
• Games Groups
• Code Clubs
• Knit and Natter sessions
• Family History Groups
• Reminiscence sessions
• Cuppa and Chorus
• Chats and Crafts
• Bookworms

Events are taking place at libraries across Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Goole, Hornsea, Market Weighton, Pocklington, Stamford Bridge, South Cave, Withernsea and North Bridlington.

Community Activities

A number of community-based sessions are also taking place, including:

Welwick Village Hall Light activity games, refreshments and a chance to chat with others in the community.

Gilberdyke (Goole Area)- Light activity games, quizzes and social opportunities.

Ryehill- Walking for Health session with the Active Communities Team.

Hornsea Hub- Coffee and cake sessions alongside wellbeing activities and fitness tasters.

Highlights of the Week

Tuesday 9 June

• Free Gym Session at The Mill, Beverley
• Free Carers Swimming in Bridlington
• Walking Netball in Hornsea
• Family activities at local libraries

Wednesday 10 June

• Pickleball and Badminton taster sessions in Driffield
• Walk and Talk sessions across the region
• Coffee and Cake in Hornsea
• Children's and family activities at libraries

Thursday 11 June

• Free NHS Health Checks in Driffield, Goole, Hornsea and Pocklington
• Healthy Lifestyle sessions in Haltemprice
• Walking Football in Pocklington
• Community social activities

Friday 12 June

• Free Carers Swimming at multiple venues
• Fitness and wellbeing classes
• Library events for all ages
• Weekend Activities
• Swimming sessions
• Family activities
• Lego Clubs
• Fitness classes
• Community wellbeing opportunities
• Looking After You

Carers often spend so much time looking after others that their own health and wellbeing can take a back seat. Carers Week is a great opportunity to take some time for yourself, connect with local support services and discover activities available in your area.

For full details, booking information and venue-specific activities, please contact your local East Riding Leisure Centre or Library.