Welcome!
Our doors are open and we are here ready to welcome our lovely members with a cuppa!
As we enter winter, and continue to experience the COVID-19 pandemic, we are adopting the following guidelines to ensure that The Centre remains a safe place to visit:
- Please consider taking a lateral-flow COVID-19 test ahead of visiting in line with government guidance (see below)
- We ask all visitors, staff and volunteers to wear a face covering when arriving and whenever moving around the building
- Masks should be worn in the therapy rooms
- 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.
We kindly ask you to stay at home if you have any COVID symptoms (or coughs, colds), or if anyone within your household has symptoms or has been asked to self-isolate.
The UK Gov Cabinet Office website states: “You are at higher risk of catching or passing on COVID-19 in crowded and enclosed spaces, where there are more people who might be infectious and where there is limited fresh air. You may wish to take a rapid lateral flow test if it is expected that there will be a period of high risk that day. This includes spending time in crowded and enclosed spaces, or before visiting people who are at higher risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19.”
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.
We continue to offer online events available including a range of support activities.
Christmas and New Year Opening 2021/22
We will shut at the end of day on Wednesday 22nd December for Christmas and New Year. The Centre will reopen again on Tuesday 4th January 2022.
Seasons Greetings to all of our members, therapists, volunteers, staff and trustees.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2022!
What’s on?
(updated November 10th 2021)
The Centre offers many activities and events including:
- The Singing Group meets every other Monday 11.30am – 12.30pm
- Yoga Therapy is held every Monday 1.30 – 3pm
- The Art Group meets every Wednesday 11am – 2pm
- Guided Imagery, Mindfulness and Relaxation Sessions will be held online weekly on Tuesdays, 10.30 – 11.30 am (virtually) with two sessions in the Centre at 11.30 – 12.30 and 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Macmillan Hope Course
The next course starts on 25th January for 6 weeks. This will be held face to face in the Centre. For more information or an informal chat, please contact Janet Hickman at the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre or on 07866 331782. Alternatively, you can email Janet at [email protected].
**** The full list of dates for 2022 are ****
Tuesday 25 Jan – 1 March
Tuesday 26 April – 31 May
Tuesday 14 June – 19 July
Tuesday 4 Oct – 8 Nov
If you would like to receive our news and updates regularly, you can sign up to our e-newsletters here.
You can read our latest newsletter (August 2021) here.
The Centre Management 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 07909 118432 or email.
Other help and support available
Talking Together. Would you like an opportunity to chat to other members? An opportunity to share with others, experiences and tips or just to chat to others who understand. Sessions will be facilitated by Janet but led by you. Details here.
Macmillan Cancer Hope course. Get support and share experiences at this free online, six-week HOPE (Help Overcome Problems Effectively) course. The next 6 week course starts on 14th September 2021.
Guided Imagery, Mindfulness and Relaxation sessions. Learning these beneficial techniques may help you manage some of your symptoms and achieve a more balanced life. 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.
Self-help Massage On-Line – for yourself or to share with others in your household. Learn simple massage and acupressure techniques with Claire, to relieve stresses and strains. 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.
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
2021-22 Membership
Earlier in the year, memberships were put on hold and extended as a consequence of The Centre being closed due to the pandemic.
With the Centre now beginning to reopen, we are now inviting you to renew your membership. Funds raised through memberships are absolutely vital to enable us to reopen and continue our work.
Membership will run from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2022. To help us to save time and admin costs, please access the renewal form here and either:
- Save the form. Edit by using the Typewriter tool, and return by email.
- Print and fill in the form by hand and either scan and return by email or post.
- Request that a membership form is posted to you, if you are having difficulties.
Please help us, to help those in need, by returning your membership forms promptly. Subscribing members are entitled to vote at the AGM and any other general meetings of the charity.
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.
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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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