The Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group’s next coffee morning at the Chilton Catholic Club will be held on Wednesday 15 November, 10am-12noon writes group secretary, Marianne Short.
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.
As a local charity, we support anybody within Newton Aycliffe and surrounding towns and 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.
This local charity has opened another shop this year, on the High Street in Darlington, with the official opening of taking place in September.
This shop is now open 10am-2.30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
We are currently in need of volunteers to man both shops, as well as provide patient transport for cancer patients to attend hospital appointments to receive treatment, as demand for this service has dramatically increased.
Anyone who can spare even a few hours a week as a volunteer would be warmly welcomed. Please contact us through our facebook page or via the telephone number detailed below.
The opening of these shops is in line with the aim of the charity to provide services to County Durham residents who require support following on from a cancer diagnosis.
Services provided include the following:
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 and 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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