- 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 with support from Macmillan. If you live in Charmouth and beyond and are interested in a more local group, please let us know.
- KEEPING EMOTIONALLY FIT, new 8 session group at Weldmar Hospice, Dorchester starting Thursday 29th March 1.00-3pm, book with Dr Rachael Brastock, Macmillan Specialist Clinical Psychologist Tel: 01305 215406 or let Jo know if you’d like a leaflet.
- The lovely Jeanne, Macmillan Beauty Adviser at BOOTS WEYMOUTH, is offering an evening of makeovers and skincare advice with the No 7 team on Friday 16th March 5.00-7.30pm. It’s booking up quickly but if you’d like to go, we’ll pass your name on to C’Siders.
- If you have spinal problems or trouble sitting and finding a comfortable CHAIR, a member has recommended Devon Disability Exeter https://www.devondisabilitycollective.org/ 01392 428585. They have an O/T who comes in to advise and can make adaptations. She also found the O/T at Devon CC Independent Living very helpful, Lucy on 01392 380181https://services.pinpointdevon.co.uk/kb5/devon/services/service.page?id=V7Fq56iIsk8What/where would you recommend in Dorset?? Both Dorset Cancer Care Foundation http://www.dccf.co.uk/ and Macmillan can help with funding.
- POETRY & NATURE Workshops with Sarah Acton, Jurassic Coast Poet-in-Residence. Saturday 14th April and 16th June at The Salt House, West Bay 10am-12.30pm £10/£6/ £4 Ages: 8+ (all children to be accompanied by an adult)http://www.dorsetwritersnetwork.co.uk/poetry-workshops-sarah-acton-jurassic-coast-poet-residence/(Sarah is our speaker at LT on 25th May.)
- There is a very interesting article about the COMPASSIONATE FROME project in the Guardian. The article’s subject is: how social prescribing can combat illness and change lives.
