Newsletter No.93 June 2026

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
June 2026
Welcome to June from Lesley – Client Support Manager

As the weather finally warms up the vibrancy of late spring has never been more beautiful. The trees have that lovely bright green that is particular to spring and early summer. We hope you enjoy the longer warmer days, taking care to keep cool and hydrated.

Our summer social is in July please do let us know if you wish to attend. Also a link below to an article about one of our trustees. Congratulations to Yvonne.A Devon doctor who met her husband outside a mortuary while studying medicine is celebrating 50 years working in healthcare – and says she still has no plans to retire.

Dr Yvonne Hodges, 72, has spent five decades caring for patients after qualifying in London in 1976, with much of her career dedicated to communities in Axminster and Lyme Regis. Click here for the full article 
In this edition 

  1. Drop-in & Support Groups
  2. Thank you
  3. Recommended
  4. WhatsApp
  5. Support us (shop, online, donate)
  6. Library and Puzzles
  7. Fundraiser
    Please click on the social tiles below to be taken to the website for more information. We would like you to confirm your attendance for support groups going forward. Please read the update under WhatsApp.
*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

 Click here to see all ALCS events – if you wish to attend any sessions please email csm@axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk

2. Thank you
Thank you to all our Volunteers
as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week

The commitment and compassion of our amazing volunteers is vital to the smooth running of the charity and the support we are able to offer clients.
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, please email
volunteer@axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk
Izzy’s Wing Walk
A massive thank you to Izzy for doing this brave challenge and raising nearly £2500.

With friends and family cheering and waving, Izzy set off across a bumpy airfield (eyes closed for take off) and took to the skies. Three circuits of local countryside with stunning views were enjoyed, together with some wing wiggles, ups and downs (no loop the loops or barrel rolls this time).

Izzy described it as a fantastic experience – her first (and only) wing walk.
Visit Izzy’s localgiving page
Thank you to
The National Lottery
for their generous grant which goes towards funding our creative and living well workshops – this funding makes a huge difference to the workshops we can offer to clients.
Thank you to
The David Gibbons Foundation
for their generous grant which goes towards counselling support for our clients.
Thank you to the Crewkerne District Rotary who selected us as once of several charities they are supporting in the community.

3. Recommended Website
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities.

The registered charities in our network comprise American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) in the UK and Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds (WKOF) in the Netherlands, as well as our Hong Kong Ambassador, giving us a global voice to inform people about cancer prevention.

We champion the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

World Cancer Research Fund International’s ground-breaking research is used to produce the evidence-based Cancer Prevention Recommendations that help save lives around the world. We also lead on global policy work to advocate for better public health policies to help prevent cancer.

 

4. WhatsApp
WhatsApp Groups for New and Existing Clients

Please join our WhatsApp groups to sign up for events or email CSM@axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk if you do note use this platform to register your interest/attendance.

ALCS Acupuncture Clinic – Referral required
ALCS Men’s Group
ALCS Myeloma/Blood/Leukaemia
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
The NEW Carers Support Group at the waffle house,  2nd Thursday every month 2-4pm.
A wonderful opportunity to be with others who share similar situations. With a member of the Dorset Help & Care Carer service team on hand, you’ll be made to feel very welcome. There’s no need to book, just pop along. We look forward to meeting you.
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