Newsletter No.92 May 2026

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
May 2026

The garden at Cross Keys House is looking lovely thanks to our volunteers and a new addition of a tree bench which was built by a local schoolboy as part of his Duke of Edinburgh award. He has a connection to the charity and wanted to make a difference. You are welcome to take your drink outside and enjoy the bench or outdoor furniture when weather allows. Don’t forget your sunhat and sun cream.

We hope that you enjoy your bank holidays this month. A reminder that we are closed so our drop-in sessions are Monday 11th & Monday 18th May 10-4pm at CKH and our Lyme drop-in Wednesday 20th May where you can enjoy a waffle and a cuppa 10-12pm at the Waffle House.

Donna – Client Support Manager

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.
*Please can we remind clients not to attend pre-booked sessions or workshops more than 15 minutes early due to events finishing and volunteers clearing down or setting up or meetings being undertaken prior. Thank you for your understanding.

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 Izzy!
A huge thank you to Izzy, family and friends who braved Storm Dave to walk “the breasts” to raise funds for ALCS.Read Izzy’s own story and a fabulous account of the walk itself on her justgiving page.

Izzy has raised an incredible sum of over £18,000.

Thank you to Lyme Regis Town Council who have awarded us a grant of £1000 to support those in need of bereavement counselling.

3. Recommended Website

Dr Sam Watts is an Ayurvedic expert, based in West Sussex.

Sam completed his PHD at the Department of Primary Care at the University of Southampton, where he was mentored in complementary therapies by Professor George Lewith, a prominent international figure in complementary and integrated medicine.

Sam’s research interests focused on developing and implementing survivorship initiatives in the field of oncology where he led research projects in prostate and ovarian cancer at a number of hospitals in the South. Seeing the success of integrated medicine within oncology, Sam has since dedicated his career to helping 100’s of patients with chronic illnesses regain their health using Ayurveda and herbal medicine.

Sam specialises in preventative medicine and the holistic management of chronic health conditions that conventional medicine alone is often ineffective at managing. He has published numerous research papers relating to integrative medicine and has presented his work at internationally acclaimed medical conferences and continues to share his passion for integrated medicine through workshops, training and his upcoming book due for publication in early 2025.

Free Learning | Mind Body Medical
Recipes | Mind Body Medical

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 Myeloma/Blood/Leukaemia – NEW
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 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 – 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 of pre-loved fashion/accessories to Cross Keys House for our Nook or Pre-loved 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

Our library has been funded by a legacy. We are in the process of a stock take.
If you have any books/puzzles you have finished with please do return to us, for others to enjoy. We will be making contact with clients who may have outstanding items.* 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

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