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
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...
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...
Donations / raising money for the Living Tree
Making a donation to the Living Tree The Living Tree frequently gets approached by members of the public who would like to know how to make donations to the Living Tree. At the moment, please contact the Living Tree via thelivingtreedorset@gmail.com, and a committee...
Other events
TRIPUDIO CLASSES If any Living Tree members are looking to take up some gentle effective exercise in the Bridport area then these 1 hour Tripudio classes could be for you. All exercises are done seated or standing to music, to address your needs. Every Wednesday in...
From the latest Newsletter, 2 2019
VOLUNTEERS Living Tree will have an outreach stall at the Bridport Community Fair on Saturday 2 February from 9 am – 2pm in the Town Hall. We will be holding outreach stands at many community events throughout the coming year and we shall be needing volunteers to help...
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...
Magic Oxygen Literary Prize Invites Entries
The Magic Oxygen Literary Prize 5 is open for entries! Writers and poets are invited to get your entries in to the Magic Oxygen Literary Prize. Not only do they have £3,000 total prize money up for grabs, but also, for every single entry, they will plant a tree in...
Christmas Gift Sale on 2nd December 2018
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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