Macmillan's 'Cancer Community Meet-ups' program has been extended. This time, we don't just have new dates... we also have more locations!
Are you in Birmingham, Bradford, Preston, Rochester, Washington, or Watford? Do you fancy chatting face-to-face with other people affected by cancer? If so, we're delighted to announce even more opportunities to make new friends.
These in-person events intend to build supportive communities of people local to the areas they're hosted in. To avoid confusing them with our Online Community, we refer to these events as 'Local Cancer Community Meet-ups' in this blog.
If you would like to discuss attending this event with other members of the Online Community, please don't forget that our Community Guidelines still apply. The Private Messaging system is a safer way to discuss specific meet-up plans with friends on the forum. Please see our guide to Private Messages and Friends for more details.
Local Cancer Community Meet-ups provide a relaxed and comfortable space for people with cancer and their loved ones to meet up with other people in their local community who may be going through similar experiences.
The idea behind Meet-ups is simple. Being around others who understand what you’re going through is an incredible source of support. Just knowing you’re not alone can provide reassurance and a sense of belonging. Unlike a more formal support group, Meet-ups have no agenda, no requirement to sign up, and no requirement to speak about cancer or even to speak at all.
Where: Hollywood Bowl, Broadway Plaza, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8EQ
When: Every Tuesday at 12:30pm
What to expect: A free game of bowling and light refreshments
Where: Hollywood Bowl, Unit 5, 5 Vicar Lane, Bradford BD1 4DY
When: Every other Wednesday at 11am
What to expect: A free game of bowling and light refreshments
Where: Hollywood Bowl, Unit 1-9, Animate, Tenterfield Street, Preston PR1 2BL
When: Every other Wednesday at 11am
What to expect: A free game of bowling and light refreshments
Where: Hollywood Bowl, 9 Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way, Rochester ME2 2SS
When: Every other Tuesday at 11am
What to expect: A free game of bowling and light refreshments
Where: Cantoro Lounge, Unit 91, The Galleries, Washington NE38 7SD
When: Every other Thursday at 10am
What to expect: A warm, friendly welcome and light refreshments.
Where: Hollywood Bowl Watford Woodside, Woodside Leisure Park, Kingsway North Orbital Road, Watford WD25 7JZ
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 11am
What to expect: A free game of bowling and light refreshments
Simply turn up at the venue at the start time and let a member of staff know you're there. You will be warmly welcomed by the Meet-up Host who will show you to the Meet-up area and provide light refreshments. You’re welcome to bring a friend or family member along with you.
Meet-ups are led by organisations in the local community, in partnership with Macmillan. There will not be Macmillan representation there on the day so if you feel you need additional support from Macmillan, please call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm).
Keep updated
You can find all the details of the event here on Macmillan's main website. This page will always be updated with the latest information, although we will share details here on the Online Community whenever we can.
Get in touch about the event
If you have any questions about how to find the event, what to expect on the day, or anything else related to Local Cancer Community Meet-ups, please get in touch on VolunteerEnquiries@macmillan.org.uk.
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