Group support activities
Our group support programme includes a number of activities. These are led by skilled and experienced artists and practitioners. Group sessions are organised to provide a warm, supportive and welcoming space alongside people who are going through a similar experience.
- Art Group
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From charcoal to iPads! - The joy of creativity and the gift of friendship. Joining our art group will broaden your horizons and open your mind to all kinds of art from watercolour to photography and encourage you to explore creativity you never knew you had!
Warm and welcoming, our art classes are led by practising a artist who will help you explore your imagination and creative boundaries in a supportive environment. These wonderful group sessions will help you build your confidence and to develop new skills while forging lasting friendships.
- Woodwork
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From coffee tables to rocking chairs, the craft and creativity of our woodwork group members know no bounds!
From our well-equipped workshop in Kendal, a qualified tutor will help you get hands-on with wood and teach you how to use all the tools you’ll need to work on your perfect project, no matter how inexperienced you are.
Working with wood is wonderfully liberating and you’ll lose yourself amidst all the sawing, turning, drilling and chiselling!
- Creative Metals Jewellery Group
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Immerse yourself in the delicate intricacies of our silver jewellery classes and you’ll see why this can be very therapeutic.
Led by experience jewellery maker, they are among our most popular classes. Rachel will show you the techniques you’ll need to manipulate metals such as silver, brass and copper and create a unique piece of jewellery that will be a talking point among family and friends.
It is inspiring to see members embark on a creative journey together, making new friends along the way and finish with a unique piece of artwork they can be proud of.
- Yoga
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Practising yoga can help boost mood and reduce anxiety through guided breathing, movement, and meditation exercises. Our online yoga classes are suitable for all abilities and are specially designed to improve quality of life and reduce the psychological stress caused by cancer diagnosis as well as helping manage the physical symptoms and side effects of treatment.
Together, we create a friendly and supportive environment so that each person can explore what is helpful and enjoyable.
- Online Mindfulness Drop In
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Mindfulness meditation is about learning to focus, quiet the mind and increase feelings of calm. There is strong evidence to suggest that regular practice can bring about a wide range of physical and emotional health benefits.
You will be guided through simple meditation practices that can enhance wellbeing, the ability to handle stress and improve mood.
- Peer Support Groups
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Many people find comfort in talking with others who have been through similar experiences. You don't need a referral to attend CancerCare's drop in support groups. These sessions are designed to provide a safe, inclusive space where you can share and list to others who are going through similar experiences.
Who we have helped with creative group support