Newsletter No.88 January 2026

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
January 2026

We look forward to welcoming you back to Cross Keys House on Monday 5th January for Drop-in, Therapy and Acupuncture.

We have lots of support groups, talks and workshops planned for 2026. January and February information can be found here. Upcoming Events – Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support

In 2025 we have had fantastic support for our monthly Pop Up Charity Shop and raised over £4,600. For 2026 we are doing things a little differently – we will continue to sell items at our Pop Up Shops (we are planning 5, the next one Saturday 7th February), on Vinted and at Atkins Auctions. Due to lack of space, going forward we will only be able to accept clothes, accessories, books and games.

In this edition

Please click on the social tiles below to be taken to the website for more information or contact us should you be unable to access.

1. Drop-in & Support Groups

Our talks, workshops and other events can be viewed and booked online using the links below.
Click here to book online Click here to see all ALCS events

2. Thank you

Thank you to The Fisher Family who’s annual Soup and a Roll for Family and Friends raised £160.00

Thank you to Ginger Beer, Lyme Regis for their apples for donations from their shop in Broad Street. Donations of nearly £150 were collected and go directly to support our clients.

Thank you to the Masonic Lodges of Lyme Regis for their generous donation of £1,000 which goes towards supporting our clients.

Thank you to Colmers Hill Fashion for their raffle and inviting us to sell tea & cakes at their end of season sale. Together we raised £225.

Thank you to the Lyme Regis Gig Club for supporting us with a tombola and raffle during their November events, raising £435.

Thank you to Axminster Carnival for their support and donation of £1,000.

3. Recommended App/Websites

BBC Radio 4 – Sliced Bread Podcast

Each episode Greg investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really ‘the best thing since sliced bread’ and should you spend your money on them?

4. WhatsApp

WhatsApp Groups for New and Existing Clients

The main ALCS WhatsApp is now solely for Beach Hut Availability. We also have:

ALCS Acupuncture Clinic – Referral required
ALCS Men’s Group
ALCS Breast Cancer Support
ALCS Bowel Cancer Support
ALCS Younger Person Support
ALCS Advanced Cancer Support
ALCS Fermented Food & Nutrition
ALCS Making A Mark – for those who have undertaken the course previously
ALCS Chill Cold Water Therapy – for those who have undertaken the course previously
ALCS Men’s Yoga – Referral required

Please send a text or WhatsApp to 07895 225371 or 07512 279663 to be added if you are an existing client. Please state your name and which of the above groups you would like to be added to.

5. Support us (shop, online, donate)

Supporting Us

A regular gift helps us to build a sustainable future so we can continue to support those affected by cancer in our community.

Online Shop – If you are looking for individual cards, or a bespoke gift locally made please do consider our online shop. Purchase beautifully illustrated blank cards, recipe books, key rings and CDs.

‘The Nook’ at Cross Keys House with a selection of good quality reasonably priced items. Please bring any donations to Cross Keys House for our Nook or Pop-Up Charity Shop.

Did you know we also have a Vinted Shop – Click here to go straight to our store

You can also raise funds for us via ebay – Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support | eBay for Charity

Neal’s Yard have some fabulous gift ideas and remedies on sale – you can now order via Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/alcs

All the money raised goes directly to support our Clients.

Shopping online?

Did you know you can raise FREE donations for Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support EVERY time you shop online. Just use easyfundraising! Over 8,000 retailers will donate, including all the big names like John Lewis & Partners, M&S, Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons, BT, Boots, Argos, ASOS, New Look, Uswitch and many more! Please support us.

6. Library and Puzzles

A reminder our library can be found at the bottom left of CKH.
If you have any books/puzzles you have finished with please do return to us, for others to enjoy.
* If you find any puzzles which have pieces missing please can you take a photo of the gap, wrap the pieces together with the nearest bits and make us aware when returning.

7. Fundraisers

Thinking of taking on a New Year Challenge? Would you like to fundraise for us? We have people running, swimming, walking, getting fit and more. Every penny raised goes to supporting our clients.

Please see our Fundraising Guide and get in touch.