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.
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Therapists Partnership
In February 2020 we launched our new partnership with local complementary therapists with 10 therapists on our books and more in the pipeline. Members wishing to use these therapists through our partnership scheme were invited to apply for a therapist card which would...
How to get a list of current Living Tree Events
To receive a list of current Living Tree events and activities, please use the contact form and request the latest newsletter.
Regular Events: Table Tennis, Swimming and Ambling
IMPORTANT UPDATE 17/03/2020: Due to the coronavirus outbreak, and current government guidelines on social distancing, we have come to the decision that it is in the best interest of our members and the wider community to stop all upcoming events for the foreseeable...
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...
A Talk on Clinical Reflexology and Leg Lymphodema
FORTUNESWELL COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY SERVICE is offering a presentation on the subject of CLINICAL REFLEXOLOGY AND LEG LYMPHOEDEMA on Wed 20th Nov between 2.30-4 pm at Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury as part of a BUTTERFLIES Cancer Support...
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.
Living Tree Events, August/September 2019
Regular Meetings at the Friends' Meeting House, South Street, Fridays 2pm FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 12.45 Mindfulness and Compassion with Sue Howse. 2pm Tripudio. 2.15 Art with Libby. FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2pm Tripudio. 2.15pm. Alicen Dines is a member of the Living Tree. She...
Living Tree Newsletter, June 2019
LIVING TREE NEWS 8 4 June 2019 This is a busy time and there is much going on – thank you all for your work and support of The Living Tree and its associated events! We are very grateful to the Mayor of Bridport,...
Invitation to Join Dorest Poetry Walks Workshops
All Stepping into Nature events are free (you have to fill out a brief registration form and evaluation form but these do not take long) and provided through Stepping into Nature, Dorset AONB - a project set up to get older people and anyone living with dementia...
‘A Book of Words’ by The Living Tree
'A Book of Words' is a collection of writing and artwork produced by members of The Living Tree cancer support group, Bridport. This book is a colourful collaboration of work that explores personal experiences of living with cancer, reflections, memories and the...