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Dealing with everyday life can be difficult when you’ve been affected by cancer. Whether you are a patient, carer, or loved one, people often struggle with a diagnosis or the treatment of cancer. Anxieties, sadness and fears for the future sometimes overcome you. To support a more positive outlook, the living with cancer strollers offer a chance to walk, talk […]
» Read moreAn Autumn Stroll Autumn had definitely arrived for the October stroll. Shorts and t shirts were replaced with coats and bobble hats; blue skies and sunshine were replaced by grey clouds and cool breezes. The companionship and chatter on the walk were the same as ever: is there a better way to spend the first Thursday of every month? Fresh […]
» Read moreA grumpy looking, wooden character from the Mabinogion could not dampen the mood of the August strollers at Cosmeston. A very cheerful group gathered at the start of the walk to join Tess in the celebrations of her 80th birthday. Age is not a barrier on this walk as the pace is gentle, and all ages and levels of fitness […]
» Read moreThe August Living with Cancer Strollers coincided with International Friendship Day. International Friendship Day is a United Nations day that promotes the role friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures. The Stand up to Cancer support group spent the day celebrating the special friendships that offer support, love and laughter during some of life’s most difficult moments. The Living […]
» Read moreNational Meadows Day National Meadows Day is an annual celebration of wildflower meadows across the UK. The event takes place on or around the first Saturday of July every year. National Meadows Day events are helping to raise awareness of the importance of meadow conservation of a fast disappearing habitat. The Living with Cancer July Stroll coincided with this special […]
» Read moreSunshine, orchids and blue skies were in abundance on this month’s Living with Cancer stroll in Cosmeston. A happy band of people met at the information centre at Cosmeston and welcomed Alan a new walker. So what did the strollers think about the walk? I asked them for their thoughts on what they enjoyed about the walk: “Sun shining. […]
» Read moreWhy does a walking report have a picture of smiling people sitting in a cafe, sipping coffee and eating cake, to accompany it? The answer is straightforward: the chat and the coffee (other beverages are available!), are an important and integral part of any Cosmeston stroll. On this spring walk, Betty and Helen found themselves leading the walk. […]
» Read moreWhy does a walking report have a picture of smiling people sitting in a cafe, sipping coffee and eating cake, to accompany it? The answer is straightforward: the chat and the coffee (other beverages are available!), are an important and integral part of any Cosmeston stroll. On this spring walk, Betty and Helen found themselves leading the walk. When […]
» Read moreWelsh cakes were distributed before the March walk to celebrate St David’s Day and to provide an extra boost of energy to combat the extremely windy conditions. The Living with Cancer Strollers were advised to avoid trees around the park due to the wind, so the walkers stayed on the more open paths. This meant that newly cleaned and […]
» Read morePsychotherapist Noel McDermott has said there are some simple steps to improving your mental well being. They include Getting enough sleep Meditation Doing housework Gardening Ignoring your phone Getting a pet Smiling Getting more friends Exercise Going outside While it may not be possible to alter your body clock to get more sleep, the living with cancer strollers can help […]
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