The Living Tree is a registered charity which offers friendship, creative activities & holistic therapies, relevant diet & lifestyle information for anyone with any cancer. We offer mutual support, helping people cope with the fear, anxiety, isolation or stress that cancer can bring by offering a chance to unwind and share laughter (we do a lot of this!) and coping strategies. We also share our knowledge and information about services and resources in the locality.
There is currently no cancer care centre in Dorset to help people living with cancer take back control of their health and lifestyle. Our nearest centres are The Force in Exeter and the Penny Brohn Centre in Bristol. There are excellent disease specific support groups, usually supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists, but few are very local and some are quite a distance away in Poole.
MacMillan made a video of the Living Tree, its members, its activities and the way it works in the summer of 2019. Please watch it here.
We have a programme of speakers and therapists on a wide variety of relevant topics such as complementary therapies, exercise, relaxation, diet and nutrition, creative arts for those with cancer, NHS support. We’ve had talks and demonstrations on Dorset Cancer Care, acupuncture, reflexology, soul midwives, diet and nutrition, homeopathy and tried out Qigong, as well as paper crafts, mindfulness, singing and playing the ukulele! We have regular gentle stretch & relaxation times. Please find our current programme (plus a few local events we think might be of interest) here.
The Living Tree was set up in October 2012. We became a small “community group” in July 2016. We were given a start-up grant for 2013 by Macmillan Cancer Support. The Living Tree became a charity in March 2020, our registered charity number is: 1188213
Past Events
Charity Auction at the Ropemakers, 17 November 2019
Other Events November 2019
SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER CHARITY DISCO Andy and Gail Loudon will be hosting a Charity Disco at the Beehive on November 16th 2019 in memory of Graham Stevens. Any raffle prizes or/and donations would be gratefully received. All proceeds to The Living Tree, Bridport....
Living Tree Events, October/November 2019
LIVING TREE EVENTS Living Tree weekly meetings take place on Fridays with different speakers and therapists as listed below. Drop in any time between 2pm and 4.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 95 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NZ. To volunteer or for information or queries...
Gig at Rugby Club on 7 September
Stepping Out is having its third Gig at the Rugby Club on Friday, 13 September. Start 7 pm. Venue: Bridport Leisure Centre's Rugby Pavilion. A number of bands will be playing. Bring and Share supper. Bar available. In previous years the evening was enjoyed by many.
Stained Glass Workshop at the Salt House
Stained Glass Workshop There are still a few places left for this event. It is open to LT members and their friends. Jackie Hunt will be running a stained glass workshop for LIVING TREE on Tuesday 5th March (10am-4pm) at The Salt House in West Bay. The last two...
Friday Events, February 2019
FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY The Living Tree Weekly Meeting. 2.00pm Tripudio. 2.15pm Lucy Chant will be showing us some of her appliqué work and giving us an opportunity to have a go at this creative work ourselves. This is also the Macmillan Filming Day. 3.15 – 4.15 Therapy...
Other Events in November and December 2018
SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER Living Tree Charity Auction at 7pm. Viewing from 5pm. Includes raffle & guess the name of the giant bear. At The Ropemakers Pub, West Street, Bridport DT6 3QP. WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER JEWELLERY MAKING WORKSHOP with Wendy Lowis-Bates. It will take...
Friday Events November, December 2018
FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER The Living Tree Weekly Meeting: 2pm Tripudio with Elizabeth. Jessica Hallt will talk about Millbrook Mi-guardian personal alarms which help people to remain safe and independent in their own home. It gives people a quick and easy way to get help in...
Charity Auction at the Ropemakers on 4 November 2018
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Clive and Di Groves Trekking in Columbia to Raise Funds for the Living Tree
This November, Clive and Diana Groves from Bridport's very own Groves Nurseries will be trekking in Columbia to the lost city of Teyuna. Groves are offering various veg from a table at the exit in the shop for a donation.... All proceeds to The Living Tree. The Living...
Look Good, Feel Better Worskshops at Dorset County Hospital
Every 2 months Dorset County Hospital holds Look Good, Feel Better workshops. They are supported by Macmillan and you can book a place by emailing Yolanda.walshe@dchft.nhs.uk or phoning 01305 255509. Living Tree ladies are welcome to go along to these sessions as long...
Second September 2018 Newsletter
18 SEPTEMBER 2018LIVING TREE NEWSHi everyone,Jo’s celebration will take place at 3pm on Monday 8 October at Bridport United Church. The family have asked Living Tree to make a contribution and so at Friday’s meeting we decided to invite LT members to write a short...