We keep in touch with clinical nurse specialists, local cancer-specific support groups and a wide range of complementary therapists and mind/body/spirit practitioners.
By using the menu at the top of the page you can access details of local groups, hospital transport and further resources and links.
We are building up a library of relevant books and hold a wide range of Macmillan Cancer Support leaflets. We have reviewed a number of the books in our library.
Posts & Articles
Visit to Little Bredy, 2017
A delightfully sunny day at a delightful garden.
The Living Tree at Bridport Carneval, August 2017
This year's theme was Stepping Out.
Jewellery Making
Living Tree members making their own jewellery. 2017.
MacMillan Coffee Morning at the Leisure Centre
The MacMillan Coffee Morning at Bridport Leisure Centre, enjoyed by all. Homemade cakes raised more than £900.
The Living Tree Amblers’ Group in Action, Summer 2017
A few months ago, some Living Tree members decided to go walking together. It has become a repeated group activity, walks let by Rita. The pictures show that everyone is enjoying the company, the countryside and the occasional refreshment...
2017 Living Tree AGM
Roz Copson’s Marathon Walk, April 2017
DAY 1 What An Amazing Walk... ROZ, Lottie and Rita and Graham walked over 27,000 steps each from Portland Bill to Langton Herring. Jo and Sherry walked over 19,000 steps each after joining them at 'The Causeway'. Phil kept his 'Beady Eye' on us all...A Shame 'The Elm...
Art and Craft Exhibition at the Salt House
The Living Tree's art and craft exhibition was a very successful venture at the Salt House in West Bay in May 2017. Please watch the slideshow...
Roz Copson’s Marathon Walk from Portland to West Bay
On 22 and 23 April 2017 Roz Copson is doing a marathon walk from Portland Bill to West Bay along the South West Coast Path. Funds raised will go to the Fortuneswell Cancer Trust and The Living Tree. Please find the route time table below. You can join Roz for part or...
Alexander Technique helpful for cancer patients
Statnews is the journal of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. In January 2017 it published an article by Ute Schlegelberger, a German GP. It includes her endorsement of the Alexander Technique as part of the rehabilitation process after cancer...
Events from February 2017
February 3rd – 1.00pm Rising Voices with Jane, 2.00pm Sarah Cooper with fun creative writing, Ann Orchard with reiki/healing, massage with Amanda. 10th – 2.00pm Handling fear & anxiety - Sue Howse, counsellor & mindfulness practitioner. Healing/acupuncture...
The Street-wise Patient’s Guide To Surviving Cancer
The Street-wise Patient's Guide To Surviving Cancer, by Karol Sikora Karol Sikora is one of the world's leading authorities on cancer, his credentials are exemplary. He tells us his story from a young student in the 70s when scientists thought they would find a magic...