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
God is Good. But what Good is that to Me?
Having been contracted into the church, it proceeded to work on moulding me, shaping me in the image that the men of the church considered the one to aspire to. My opinions in the matter were of no interest to anyone. Not even me. I was uncritical. I believed whatever...
Being
Two lovers “spooning” fully dressed in a bare looking room: a bed, a radiator; that’s all. The scene is dominated by drab, all permeating shades of brown; the woman’s red jumper the only promise of warmth. It’s the late afternoon. The sun is struggling to light up the...
Events in May 2013
Friday 3rd May – 2pm Making flower pendants with Cath Coffin. Friday 10th May – 2pm Eileen Dearden, artist/calligrapher will help us make a decorated initial. Philippa Grier will offer gentle foot massage again. Friday 17th May – 2pm Dr David Evans, Chair of...
Another trolley song
I’m a trolley dolly its wheels are my best friends I trundle down the corridor and stroll from end to end I’m a trolley dolly like twins who’ve just been hatched with valves and clips, lumens and lines we’re very much attached The birth was quite traumatic with cuts...
Ashley Davis, Macmillan Dietician, Dorset County Hospital
On Friday 24th May we were pleased to welcome our local Macmillan Dietician, Ashley Davis, to The Living Tree for what proved to be a lively & useful debate on the role of dietetics in helping those living with cancer. He started by outlining the historical...
Liz Baines
On Friday March 22nd Living Tree welcomed Liz Baines, Lead Nurse, Complementary Health Service (complementary and arts therapies) at the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Unfortunately David Morton, assistant Director for central area of Weldmar was unable to attend but...
Events in April 2013
Friday 5th April – 2pm Pat McEvoy (post-cancer) to share with us her visit to Solomon Islands & founding a charity for girls’ education there, whilst we do some more work on our Living Tree. Approx 3.30pm Sue Hopkins, gentle stretch/relaxation. Friday 12th April –...
Events in March 2013
Saturday 2nd March – Indian Head Massage workshop with Karen Wright Monday 4th March – 12 noon visit to the Chaplaincy at DCH to meet Rev Ron Martin. Friday 8th March – 2pm Rosie from the Yarn Shop on therapeutic & fun benefits of knitting (Rosie used to be a...