Following on from the summer holidays, the Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group’s next coffee morning at the Chilton Catholic Club, will be held on Wednesday 20 September from 10am until 12noon.
We welcome everyone from the surrounding area to come along and enjoy a cuppa and home-made cakes, and to find out how the charity have been supporting cancer patients across the local area. Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group as a local charity supports anybody within Newton Aycliffe and surrounding towns/villages who have been affected by cancer.
Last year saw the development of a shop by the charity in Newton Aycliffe Town Centre. Within the shop is an information hub for members of the community who have received a cancer diagnosis, are living with cancer or are receiving treatment for cancer. The shop and hub is currently open every Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am-3pm, and Friday 10am-2pm.
Last month saw the charity open another shop on the high street in Darlington, with the official opening of this shop taking place on 2 September. This shop will be open 10am-2.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Our work includes:
- Providing information on issues affecting cancer patients.
- Patient transport.
- Influencing cancer services in the future.
- Regular social activities, with others affected by cancer.
- Assistance with benefits claims.
- Day trips, social events, meals out.
- Confidential and emotional support in a safe and friendly environment.
- Use of our holiday caravan.
You can keep in touch with our future events and fundraising opportunities by visiting our Facebook Page from our website.
Contact details can be found on the website, or alternatively call 07442 991859.
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