Newsletter No.26 – October 2020

Online Shop – Cards, Key-rings and CDsIs it to early too mention Christmas Cards??

We now have some new designs available…. do check them out below.

We have special offers available like buy 10 get one free for cards and an offer of free delivery if you spend over £20. We can also arrange local collection or delivery as a free option instead of postage so do take advantage of this offer.

Please click the link to browse our items.

https://axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk/shop/

“Let go of the ways you thought life would unfold, the holding of plans or dreams or expectations – Let it all go.
Save your strength to swim with the tide.

The choice to fight what is here before you now will only result in struggle, fear, and desperate attempts to flee from the very energy you long for.

Let go. Let it all go and flow with the grace that washes through your days whether you received it gently or with all your quills raised to defend against invaders.

Take this on faith; the mind may never find the explanations that it seeks, but you will move forward nonetheless.

Let go, and the wave’s crest will carry you to unknown shores, beyond your wildest dreams or destinations.

Let it all go and find the place of rest and peace, and certain transformation.”

To book a place please email support@axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk and we will be in touch with details.

Barbara is a Psychotherapist, Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher, and Breath Coach.

She works with individuals who are struggling with life events in a compassionate and nurturing way, respecting each person’s journey while feeling honoured to accompany them along the way.

Barbara says “People who come to see me can sometimes feel confused and torn by what is going on for them: whether it is in their bodies or minds or emotions. Together, we take time to observe and pay attention to what unfolds in order to move towards more understanding, clarity and healing. This process brings my clients closer to a place of ease, where they can feel more contentment and acceptance, despite the challenges they might be facing.”

Barbara often integrates her skills as she finds that they complement each other well – for example Breathwork can be a useful tool for anyone practicing Yoga or exploring counselling.

Appointments can be made for 1-2-1 support, counselling or yoga.
For the breath work, Barbara is doing a course which involves 1 initial session to do tests and ask questions
• 4 x once a week x 30 min (video call)
• Homework daily x15 min
• Access to guided practices
• Email support between sessions

You can contact Barbara on 07941 045004 or via her website www.barbaramella.co.uk

Zoom yoga session are Tuesdays 11am until 12.15pm

£5 a class if anyone is interested you can e-mail Angela below and she will send you the zoom invite and other relevant details.

ashano22@gmail.com

We are delighted to let you know that your application has been approved and your organisation will be participating in the upcoming £1m Coronavirus Match Fund launching on Tuesday 27th October 2020.

Localgiving is running a £1 million match fund campaign to help charities and community groups working to support beneficiaries across England that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. The Coronavirus Fund will be the largest ever match fund delivered by Localgiving, resulting in over £2m being distributed.

Donations made via the Localgiving platform will be matched from 27th October until the match funding runs out or 9th November, whichever comes first. Funds raised during the campaign will be distributed before the end of November.

Co-op Local Community Fund
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support has been chosen to benefit from the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund.
The funding has started so please do register your loyalty card so 1p of each £1 is given to ALCS.

Not a member?  Join here.  No matter which Co-op you use, the funds will come to the charity.

As a Co-op, we’re doing even more to give your communities a helping hand. From today, Wednesday 30 September, when a member buys selected Co-op branded products and services, 2p from every £1 spent will be awarded to the member to spend on future Co-op purchases and we’ll also give the same amount to local communities.

I have always loved reading, the joy of escaping in a book has been a lifelong pastime. This month I am planning to read an old childhood favourite The Railway Children. I would recommend anyone searching for something to read to revisit one of their favourites and rekindle the love of childhood reading. Would love to hear what your favourite was!

Our weekly drop-in sessions have currently halted but we have set up a virtual one on Mondays 2-3pm via Zoom. Please do message us for more information if you have not already joined in or information is posted via Facebook and the website.

We swap top tips, exchange some positive stories and support where we can. We also now have weekly slots for meet the therapist where they walk about the treatments they offer and how they offer it, so you have an insight and ‘meet’ the person before you sign up.

Zoom is free to join, just download the app on any device. As with all of these platforms it is recommended to check the privacy settings and unsubscribe to advertising. This should be an option when you sign up if not at the bottom of the confirmation email.

Helping women affected by cancer to reconnect with themselves, through a shared creative dance experience.

Move Dance Feel is a community project for women affected by cancer. Whatever your walk of life, we offer a creative, supportive and restorative experience. We understand that when you have cancer, or you’re supporting somebody you love with cancer, it’s a challenging time. It’s the non-stop hospital visits, the impact on confidence and self-esteem, and perhaps the loneliness of knowing that others just can’t quite understand how you’re feeling. Move Dance Feel unites women affected by cancer through dance. Guided by professionals, the project aims to help you re-discover yourself, open up to new possibilities, and find a renewed sense of joy in the body.

The evidenceIn the context of cancer diagnosis, evidence shows that by undertaking physical activity people respond better to treatment, recover more quickly following treatment, are more likely to maintain their personal wellbeing and can reduce their chances of cancer reoccurrence. Dance is a holistic form of physical activity, and also a creative means of communication…its expressive nature helping participants to establish supportive relationships, and process thoughts and feelings that are often difficult to articulate or move beyond.

Since the project launched in 2016 we have been exploring the efficacy of Move Dance Feel – documenting the benefits of dance for women living with or beyond cancer; as well as those supporting someone with cancer. The artistic approach to Move Dance Feel has been shaped by project Founder Emily Jenkins, who has worked within participatory dance for over ten years and is specialised in the area of Dance and Health.

https://www.movedancefeel.com/