“Wishing
Well” is a support group for people affected by cancer, and for their carers.
The group is hosted by Axminster Health and Wellbeing Centre,
Chard Street, Axminster on Thursday afternoons from 2.30 until 4.30pm and is open to all affected by cancer including
families and carers.
We provide a safe, supportive and
informative space where people experiencing cancer, including people who have
recovered from cancer, can get together and share experiences and support one
another.
We believe Axminster Health and
Wellbeing Centre is the perfect place to host this group, we are centrally
located in the town and near to a car park.
We offer refreshments on arrival and a
spacious and comfortable meeting room.
The Centre is also the venue for
complementary therapy treatments.
Our complementary therapy practitioners
are very supportive of ‘Wishing Well’ and many are happy to offer people
attending Wishing Well the opportunity to receive treatments.
Complementary therapy treatments for
Wishing Well have been made possible due to a bursary fund for cancer support which
was awarded in part by Macmillan and in part by Devon Community Foundation.
Currently Wishing Well has 26
registered members and the group has enjoyed a range of talks and workshops on
subjects including Nutrition, Yoga, Art and Breath.
We are always looking to expand what we
offer so please get in touch if you are willing to run a workshop or deliver a
talk on a health, wellbeing, exercise or art/ craft activity.
Feedback from our speakers/ workshop
leaders and from our attendees suggests that ‘Wishing Well’ is a much needed
and appreciated group.
‘I first went to Wishing Well
whilst still on chemotherapy and found it a relief to be able to talk to other
cancer sufferers without having to explain myself. We can all support each
other with our varying experiences.
Attending talks and learning more
about complimentary therapies and cancer specific dietary advice has been most
helpful.
Through Wishing Well I was able
to attend a mindfulness course which has proved very helpful during difficult
times.
Knowing there is a local cancer
support group in Axminster is very reassuring’.
Chris Edwards
‘I
enjoyed the art session because it was good to speak to other women living with
cancer. Having cancer and coping with treatment can feel isolating even if you
have lots of friends and family around’
Ruby
Cole
'Wishing
Well at Axminster Health and Wellbeing Centre provides valuable support and a
source of accurate information for clients. I valued meeting everyone at the
talks I have given at this lovely meeting place and hope the nutrition advice
was helpful.'
Liz Bray - registered
nutritional therapist at Axminster Health and Wellbeing Centre www.body-balance.co.uk
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