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
The Cancer Whisperer, Sophie Sabbage
I have been following Sophie's blog since I was told about it by a mutual friend so feel as though I've been sharing the highs and lows of her cancer journey for some time. She is a beloved wife and, above all, a mother of now 6-year-old Gabriella. This is important...
Strollathon for STEPPING OUT, Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2018
Invitation to join Roz Copson invites you to join her on two days of strolling in and around Bridport to raise money for our Stepping Out programme. A 10 stage, 15 mile walk over 2 days by, and for, the participants of Stepping Out & Living Tree. The more of us,...
Ambling through the Living Tree Year
The Living Tree amblers walk all year round. Please visit the news page to see the next planned walk. This photo gallery will be added to after each walk so that at the end of the year there will be a complete year's nature impressions and walkers enjoying themselves...
Southampton Hospital’s Cancer Research Laboratories
On 12 March 2018 Sherry and Monique visited Southampton Hospital's Cancer Research Laboratories. They were shown around and marvelled at the technology available. The centrepiece was a B-Cell Receptor Detection Machine. This piece of equipment counts individual cells...
Members of Dorset Community Foundation at Stepping Out
Monday 12th March at STEPPING OUT, six ambassadors from Dorset Community Foundation (who gave us £3000 last year for SO) will be visiting us. They will arrive about 11am at the Pavilion and then stay over lunch till 12.30pm to talk to us about SO. If you usually go...
Live your Life Workshop on 18 April in Dorchester
‘LIVE YOUR LIFE – living with and beyond lymphoma’ free WORKSHOP is being held on Wednesday 18th April 9.30am-4pm at Dorchester Town Football Club, lunch included. To find out more or to register to attend, please call 01296 619406 or email:...
March snippets
Two LT MUMS with primary age children are now meeting regularly to share and support each other – they would welcome any other members in a similar situation who would like to join them, do contact us. There are plans afoot to start a LYME REGIS cancer support group...
Ambling not far from home
On 27 February 2018, a few brave souls wrapped up warm and faced the cold weather.
Hula Hoopathon on 4 February 2018
Fun was had by all at the 12-hour Hula Hoopathon at Bridport Leisure Centre. Surprising what you can do with a hoop when you put your mind, hands and hips to it...Follow this link to see hula hoopers in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f0Wup8jE24 The event...
Snippets: Food and more
From YES TO LIFE: learn how to make a Turmeric Latte! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1QC6-qCgvk&t=1s ENCAUSTIC WAX sessions in February at Purbeck Workshop in Wool 12:30-2:30 on Fridays 2, 9 & 16 Feb run by Lyn Kirkland. For more...
Drivers needed for Pathways to Care
Pathways to Care GOOD NEIGHBOURS are recruiting more volunteers, especially drivers. If you can help or know anyone who might, call 01308 420483. They are a great help to many of our members.
Call for therapists for the occasional Friday afternoon
If any of our THERAPISTS are ever able to offer free short sessions on Friday afternoons, do let us know. We are indebted to Anne and Amanda who come regularly each month but ad hoc sessions welcome too. Weldmar Hospice are also looking for volunteer therapists in the...