Newsletter No.89 February 2026

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
February 2026

Hello from Donna, What a wet and soggy January we have had, I hope we have a drier February I am sure some of you are eager to get out in the garden and for signs of spring to appear.

Thank you for your amazing donations, please note we are now only accepting Clothes, Accessories, Books and Games. Monday-Friday 9am-1pm. Our next Pre-loved Pop Up Shop at Cross Keys House on Saturday 7th February 9-11am. New and nearly new designer brands available for sale before we add them to our Vinted store … come grab a bargain!

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 Whitford and District Village Produce Association for selecting Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support as their charity and their donation of an amazing £2500!

(Photo from the prize giving at the Summer Show, August 2025)

Thank you to the Baptist Church, Kilmington for their support and a fantastic £729.45 donation from their Christmas collections.

Thank you to Rosie Jackson for kicking off a year of fundraising!

The T-shirts look awesome and we can’t wait to see the challenges to follow!

(Photo – Rosie & team at Lyme Lunge 1 January 2026)

Thank you!
Thank you our amazing community – your generosity through donations and purchases at our Pop Up shops, raffles, Vinted store, books and online are truly appreciated. All funds go to supporting our clients at a time when they need us most.Undertaking a challenge for 2026?
Consider fundraising for us!

3. Recommended App/Websites

With cancer treatment often triggering menopause, 40% of women under 40 and 70%-90% of women over 40 enter permanent menopause as a result of their treatment.

Many women say that navigating menopause after cancer feels harder than chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery altogether.

It is our mission to ensure every cancer patient receives the information and support they need to navigate menopause after cancer. We bring together a community of experts with our community of patients to connect, share and educate. https://menopauseandcancer.org/

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.

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