Caring for someone can leave little time to connect, reflect and simply enjoy something for yourself.

Our Free Carers Lunch ~ brings carers together over lunch for relaxed conversation, connection and a shared love of stories.  We will be discussing ~ Bittersweet (Book Club style).  There’s no pressure, no formal book review and definitely no homework required.

A gathering for lunch and we’ll be discussing, the themes from: 

• Bittersweet  by Susan Cain

  This book is about how sorrow, longing and life’s bittersweet moments can deepen our creativity, compassion, connection and appreciation of life. 

No homework required!

You’re warmly invited whether you:

• have read the entire book
• have only made it through a few chapters
• haven’t started it yet
• simply want to enjoy lunch and connect with other carers.

While the book will help start the conversation, the real focus is connection, creating a welcoming space where carers can meet others, share perspectives and enjoy time together in a relaxed environment.

What to expect

🍽️ Lunch together
Enjoy lunch with fellow carers at Changing Seasons Café.

📖 Relaxed book discussion
An informal conversation about Bittersweet — no preparation or literary expertise required.

💬 Conversation and connection
Meet other carers and enjoy an opportunity to talk, listen and connect.

🤝 A welcoming environment
Join in as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Our Lunch principles

Everyone is welcome.
There is no pressure to speak.
Different opinions and perspectives are respected.
Listening is just as valuable as contributing.
The focus is on connection, conversation and enjoyment.