The podcast episode on 7th February (link above) Sharp Thinking – Acupuncturist Mandy Brass shares her long experience of supporting people with cancer and of the growing body of science behind this traditional technique.

Mandy as fully qualified acupuncturist with 24 years’ experience. I am the lead acupuncturist for Dimbleby Cancer Care, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, and additionally work from my private clinic in North West London. I specialise in oncology acupuncture, treating the side-effects of cancer and its treatments from diagnosis, through to survivorship and palliative care. I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council, the British Society of Integrative Oncology and the Research Council for Complementary Medicine. I have an interest in research in integrative oncology, having recently completed my MSc in research. Mandy Brass Acupuncture | North West London

The website below also has lots of information which you may find interesting.
Yes To Life – The UK’

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We also have a  little shop ‘The Nook’ at Cross Keys House with a selection of good quality reasonably priced items, where all profit goes directly to support local people affected by cancer. Please bring any donations to Cross Keys House for our Nook or Pop-Up Charity Shop we have one a month.

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

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

Not only is Claire running the London Marathon in April – she is also undertaking a host of fundraising activities to raise money for Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support.

Sandwich of the month – available from Lyme Bay Sandwich Co in Lyme Regis.  A donation will be made for every sandwich of the month purchased.

Blind Date with a Book – a literary adventure where the title and author stay secret until you unwrap. Includes a handmade bookmark, tea sachet, lavender bag, sticky notes and a small chocolate treat.  What’s not to love?  Take a look and treat yourself or a friend.  Available from Lyme Bay Sandwich Co, Lyme Regis and Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support at Cross Keys House, Axminster

Raffle – handmade quilt – a beautiful handmade quilt created by Claire.  Raffle tickets are available from Lyme Bay Sandwich Co and Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support.  Draw will be made on 12 May.

All proceeds go to Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support … we can’t thank Claire enough!

Train with Claire
Come and show your support and encouragement ahead of the London Marathon – Claire will be training in Lyme Regis from our Beach Hut on Marine Parade on the morning of Friday 21 March.  Come and cheer her on, get your running shoes on and run a lap with her, donate!

Please take a moment to check out her fundraising page and sponsor if you can!