Welcome!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre and continuing to provide free support to those facing a cancer diagnosis (individuals, carers and family members). We are here for as long as you need us.
The Centre Team are available to contact by telephone or email if you would like support or advice, Mondays to Wednesdays 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01223 840105 or email.
What’s on?
(updated 21st March 2023)
The Centre offers many regular activities and events. See our calendar for details:
Upcoming Events
The Centre runs a number of additional events and activities through the year. For more details, subscribe to our quarterly newsletter (see below), like us on social media (Facebook / Twitter) for regular updates or check back here periodically.
A selection of our upcoming events are listed below….
Wellbeing Events – Next event 20th June 2023.
The Centre together with Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) Cancer Support, No.7 and Liz Earle are hosting a wellbeing event at the Centre on 20th June 2023 from 10am to 12noon and from 13.30 to 15.30.
Spend time participating in workshops focusing on caring for skin, hair and nails during cancer treatment.
Contact the Centre team on 01223 840105 or email: [email protected] to book a place.
Death Cafe – Monday 17th April 2023
The Centre together with Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) Cancer Services are hosting this event where people can drink tea, eat cake, and discuss death.
The aim is to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their (finite) lives.
Sawston Fun Run 2023
We are proud and grateful to be a headline beneficiary (together with Arthur Rank Hospice) from the Sawston Fun Run on Sunday 7th May 2023. We thank the Rotary Club Cambridge Sawston for their support and for all of the hard work in organising this event.
The 2023 Sawston Fun Run and Walk Coronation Event will take place on Sunday 7th May. Online entries will open from the 1st February 2023.
Last year’s event attracted over 1,100 entrants for the short and long route runs, which was one of the highest turnouts in our thirty-six year history and as a result we were able to donate £14,250 to local charities and organisations. Since the event started in 1986 we have been able to donate over £515,000 to worthwhile causes, so a big thank you for your continuing kindness and support.
Every donation however small helps us to raise funds and to support more people living with cancer in and around Cambridge.
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You can read our latest news update (January 2023) here.
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Other help and support available
Macmillan Cancer Hope course. Get support and share experiences at this free online, six-week HOPE (Help Overcome Problems Effectively) course.
Guided Imagery, Mindfulness and Relaxation sessions. Learning these beneficial techniques may help you manage some of your symptoms and achieve a more balanced life. Also includes an opportunity to “talk together” – to share experiences, tips or just to chat! Details and how to book here.
Managing Anxiety and Stress with Relaxation. If you are struggling with anxiety and stress, this free online session will help. Provided by our friend Mara, who is an Occupational Therapist and trainer. Details here.
Emotional support. If you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, emotional support can help. Our therapist is offering free telephone consultations at this time. Details and how to book here.
See our therapies page for two short, self help videos made for us by Julia and Emma, our volunteer Reflexology therapists, as well as details of our Bach Flower Remedies therapist offer of free telephone consultations and remedies by post.
We have put together a list of organisations who can provide advice and support which you may find useful on days The Centre team are not working.. Please see our Information Page.
Please keep an eye on our website for updates and on our Facebook Page.
Winter 2022/23 – Living with COVID-19 and flu
*** Updated Jan 2023 ***
Whilst COVID and flu case rates remain high, we are adopting the following practices to ensure that The Centre remains a safe place to visit for everyone:
- We kindly ask you to not visit the Centre if you have any COVID or Flu symptoms (including coughs, colds).
- We encourage members to wear a face-covering when moving around in The Centre.
- Please regularly use hand sanitiser / or wash your hands
- The Centre team will regularly ventilate the building to improve the internal air quality
We have new air-purifiers in the Centre to help improve internal air quality.
The steps above are there to minimise risks to health not only for yourself, but for others around you and our volunteers, therapists and staff. Thank you for your continued support.
Want to help publicise The Centre and reach new members?
We are keen to support new members – but many people are unaware of the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre. If you have a local community noticeboard (or similar) you can help by downloading one of our posters and pinning it up (seeking permission where needed of course). A 4 page booklet is also available.
Can you help? Volunteer with us!
We are currently recruiting. Details here.
With our current income depleted, donations to support our work are very welcome. Every penny helps us continue supporting those in need. Please click on the donate button above or see here for simple ways to help us raise funds, including details of how to raise funds for free while online shopping. Thank you.
Let's turn the 'Big C' around
2022-23 Membership
Thank you for your continued support of the Centre. We are now inviting you to renew your membership for the membership year running from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2023.
To help us to save time and admin costs, please access the renewal form here and either:
- Fill in the form electronically and return via email.
- Print and fill in the form by hand and either scan and return by email or post.
- Collect a membership form at the Centre or contact us to request that a membership form is posted to you.
Subscribing members are entitled to vote at the AGM and any other general meetings of the charity.
If you are a new member and have recently subscribed, we thank you for your contribution.
Your support is much appreciated.
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The Centre is a haven filled with friends and healing.
The warmth and friendship of the people I have met at the Centre have dramatically assisted my recovery.
I needed somewhere to go – the Centre has been my salvation. From the day I first came, the place has been like a haven, bursting with love and support.
This is a club that nobody wants to join, but for some it can be a privilege to become a member.
The Centre has all the qualities that a loving family can offer: acceptance, unconditional love and support .. and fun!
If I’m honest, the Centre saved my life.
Opening Times and Map
The Centre is open ..
Monday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday: 10am – 4pm
We meet in the David Rayner Building at Scotsdales Garden Centre in Shelford. Do drop in and visit us – everyone is welcome.
If you would be willing to volunteer as a counsellor, therapist or as part of our support team, we would love to hear from you.
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