MSE Cancer Support

We'd love to invite you to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Tuesday 22nd September, from 10:00am ☕️🍰

Join us for a friendly chat, delicious refreshments, and the opportunity to meet others in a warm and welcoming environment 💚

Whether you'd like to catch up with familiar faces or make new connections, everyone is welcome.

📍 Macmillan Information Centre, Southend Hospital

📅 Tuesday 22nd September

🕙 10:00am - 2:00pm

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

September is Urology Awareness Month, so let's get talking about urological health.

For us, that means raising awareness of the essential symptoms of bladder cancer. Blood in your p*e, pain when p*eing and a change in urgency or frequency of needing to p*e are some of the bladder cancer symptoms we want everyone to be aware of.

But we also know that conversations about toilet habits can feel embarrassing - and too many people delay a conversation with their GP, or a healthcare professional, because of this.

📣 So this month we want you to join in with the conversations and share your stories, to show that urological health is not a taboo topic. Let's work together to get urological cancers heard and given the attention they deserve.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS THERAPY (EAT)

10:00am to 3:00pm FREE WORKSHOPS

FRIDAYS: 25 Sept 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | 12 Feb 2027 | 19 March 2027

Join us for outdoors and indoors workshops exploring wellbeing, creativity and connection through nature. No art experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to spend time together in nature.

EAT CREATES SPACE TO:
• Slow down and be present
• Share experiences with others
• Explore creativity and imagination
• Connect with nature
• Support wellbeing

FREE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The workshops are suitable for adults. However, if you are under 18 or have additional needs and would like to attend, you must be accompanied by an adult who will also be participating.

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY?
10:00am - Meet at Brentwood Arts Therapy Centre - 9 Hatch Road, CM15 9PU - Walk to Weald Park - Creating, exploring and reflecting in the woodlands. Walk back at 12:00pm.
12:30pm - FREE soup, bread and a drink at the Rose & Crown Pub - Social time and conversation.
1:30pm - Nature-based Arts & Crafts at Brentwood Arts Therapy Centre - Create something beautiful to take home. Free refreshments available.
3:00pm – Finish

Reserve your place with IRENE MALVEZI, Art Psychotherapist
07715 601222 • [email protected]

This project is funded by Brentwood Borough Council - A PLACE FOR CULTURE FUND

https://cm26.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/cm26011829?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=dssb-CL&utm_content=MPC&utm_ref=UBS

Will you donate to Macmillan Coffee Morning 2026? Support my Macmillan Coffee Morning for people living with cancer

ONE WEEK TO GO!

You’re invited to our online Patient Support Group on Monday 7 September, 6.00 - 7.30pm.

Whether you’re living with bladder cancer, supporting a loved one, or looking to learn more, our welcoming sessions are a safe space to connect, hear from expert speakers and ask questions.

This month, we’ll be discussing the latest research, new tests, treatments and care pathways, followed by informal small-group discussions.

📅 Monday 7 September
⏰ 6.00–7.30pm
💻 Online

Register today: https://actionbladdercanceruk.org/patient-events/

🎶💙 Our Singing Group is Back! 💙🎶

Following the success of our first HRCC Singing Group, we're delighted to announce that the sessions will be returning on Thursday 17 September, from 11.00am to 12.30pm.

Whether you love to sing, haven't sung in years, or have never sung before, everyone is welcome to come along and join in.

🎵 No music-reading skills required
🎵 No singing experience needed
🎵 A relaxed and friendly atmosphere
🎵 New members always welcome

Singing can be a wonderful way to connect with others, boost wellbeing, build confidence, and simply have fun. Why not come along and give it a try?

📅 Thursday 17 September
⏰ 11.00am - 12.30pm

For more information, please get in touch with the team 01245 382888 [email protected]

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The Heart of Pitsea Men's Shed is open again tomorrow 29th August from 10am to 2pm. Men and women welcome to attend this free service where you can chill out while learning new skills and of course the free drinks. Frank and Vince will be in attendance to help 🙂

Find us at Chalvedon Square Pitsea SS133QX.