Plymouth Cancer Champions Project

20/12/2025

Sending love to everyone in our community who may be going through a difficult time.

19/12/2025

It’s with a heavy heart that I’d like to share that I’ll be leaving my role to start a new job in January. 💙

I want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone I’ve met along the way — especially the Plymouth Cancer Champion Team, everyone at Macmillan and Zebra, and of course the many amazing Cancer Champions and community members who have joined us for our Cake and Cuppas. Your support, kindness, and commitment have meant so much to me.

If anyone is interested in applying for my role, it’s currently being advertised here:
👉 https://zebra.coop/news/manager-plymouth-community-cancer-champions/

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas 🎄, and I’d absolutely love to see as many of you as possible at my last Cake and Cuppa at Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre on Monday 5th January 2026 at 1pm.

Hope to see you there ☕🍰 Niqui Bond

The Plymouth Community Cancer Champions Project is a three-year test & learn initiative which began in April 2024, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, hosted by Zebra Collective in close collaboration with Age UK Plymouth and the Wolseley Trust Social Prescribing Team.

18/12/2025

Today, Jo went to visit SWASAG. They are an independent, registered charity that is 100% dedicated to helping people living with asbestos-related conditions across the South West of England, including Devon and Cornwall.

Their aim is to provide all the help, practical advice and support you need if you, or someone close to you, has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. Advice Plymouth Wolseley Trust South West Asbestos Support & Awareness Group

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swasag.co.uk%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwdW04clBGOURRREJYYU9KRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4DoIxEergM8JdtaeKQzkN-eslfl-DZacxLJGM3SMFFFCrqwUvg7tHYkU_OBA_aem_IrYttvfaX0COZBS3qIUzRA&h=AT1D74i1FpJFlr9uwbNjZN0gdMsG0qkXRmaTFmDMXVQZg1bEDbdbWYY4mGKE-cBmBZkIa6HfZuGCKef23AYnF79aO3-eKbrK5KaEvPjzDnzWtLfpMuU7CTKiUaBsy6_Y2FCrXw

18/12/2025

You’re not alone this Christmas…the Macmillan Cancer Support Online Community is still there throughout the festive period. Please reach out 😊

Wolseley Trust Age UK Plymouth Citizens Advice Plymouth The Elder Tree Devonport Live Plymouth Play Scrapstore Central Plymouth 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer Roots to Rise CIC YMCA Plymouth The Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre Wellbeing Hub Four Greens Community Trust The Rees Centre Family and Wellbeing Hub Miranda Ritchie

The Macmillan Support Line remains available throughout the festive season, though some teams may operate reduced hours.

• Cancer Information & Support Specialists and Nurse Specialists are on hand 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, offering emotional support and practical information about all aspects of cancer.
• Welfare Rights Team can provide advice on benefits and financial support, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day).

The Macmillan Online Community is also available as usual, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

18/12/2025

If you’ve had an invite to a screening appointment or had a bowel screening kit through the post but something is getting in the way of taking the next step…talk to us. There are community cancer champions across Plymouth who are here to help and support you.

Screening saves lives 👇

Wolseley Trust Age UK Plymouth Citizens Advice Plymouth Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre The Elder Tree

17/12/2025

Have you, or someone you know, been affected by cancer? Food Bank have very kindly offered to put on an extra Cake and Cuppa tomorrow.

☔ So don’t let the rain spoil your morning. Join us for Cake & a Cuppa and a chance to chat with others in a relaxed, supportive space.

Come along this Thursday, 9.30–12.00.
Good company, hot drinks, and delicious cakes 🍰☕

16/12/2025

🚆💙 Cancer Awareness at Plymouth Train Station 💙🚆

One of our amazing Cancer Champions, Barry, who previously worked on the railways, decided to return to familiar ground to help raise cancer awareness at Plymouth Train Station today.

He’s been joined by Cancer Champion Gerry, Nicola (One of the projects Community Engagement Leads who is based at Age UK Plymouth) and Megan the Screening Engagement Manager, based at Derriford.

The team are there to chat with the public and share important information. If you see them today, please pop over, say hello, and find out more — they’d love to see you!

Age UK Age UK Plymouth Wolseley Trust @

13/12/2025

If you’re visiting Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre please note…

Wolseley Trust Age UK Plymouth Citizens Advice Plymouth

PLEASE BE ADVISED IF YOU VISIT THE MUSTARD TREE OR ANY OF OUR ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENTS YOU MAY SEE THIS SIGN FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR VULNERABLE PATIENTS ALL VISITORS WILL BE ASKED TO WEAR A MASK TO TRY AND MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF FLU WITHIN THE HOSPITAL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION

13/12/2025

King Charles talking yesterday about his cancer treatment…

"I know from my own experience that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming," says the King.

13/12/2025

Screening saves lives…👇👇

Wolseley Trust Age UK Plymouth Citizens Advice Plymouth Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre The Elder Tree Devonport Live

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10/12/2025

🎉 Simon Says… It's Cake & Cuppa! 🎂☕

Join him on Thursday 11th December 2025, 5–7 PM at Union Corner for some festive treats and a catch-up!

It’s the last one of the year, so pop in before or after your Christmas shopping. Anyone who is affected by cancer is welcome – he’d love to see you! 🎄✨