The Prostate Project

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Prostate Project Man Van at the Commonwealth Military Hub event in Aldershot at the weekend.
It was a great event and a fantastic opportunity to talk to people about prostate cancer, answer questions and raise awareness of the work we do.
We were particularly pleased that most of the men tested on the day were from the Black community, who are at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. We also spoke to lots of people about their risk and whether they might be eligible for testing in the future.
Thank you to the organisers for inviting us along and making us so welcome, and of course to Clive Mumby for taking some brilliant photos of the day.

The Prostate Project Man Van will be out and about again in July, offering FREE PSA blood tests to eligible men at:
📍 Godalming Classic Car Show – 5th July
📍 Guildford Farmers' Market, Guildford High Street – 7th July
You may be eligible if you are:
• A man aged 50–70
• A Black man aged 45+
• A man aged 45–70 with a family history of prostate cancer, or a mother diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer
There is no need to book, but you MUST bring your NHS number with you.
Donations are welcome and help us continue providing community PSA testing events across Surrey.
Early prostate cancer is often symptomless. If you're eligible, come and see us for a simple blood test and a chat about prostate health.

Looking for a great way to spend the Friday of the August Bank Holiday weekend?!
Join us at the beautiful Bramley Golf Club on Friday 28th August for a fantastic day of golf, good food and fundraising in aid of The Prostate Project.
Set in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Bramley Golf Club is one of Surrey's most picturesque courses and welcomes golfers of all abilities. Whether you're entering a team of four or signing up individually, we'd love to see you there.
⛳ Registration and breakfast buffet from 8.30am
⛳ Shotgun start at 10.30am
⛳ Two-course lunch from approximately 3pm
💷 £125 per person
💷 £500 per fourball
We're delighted to have been chosen as Bramley Golf Club's Men's and Women's Captains' Charity for 2026, and we're very grateful for their support.
To book your place, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Following Jeremy Clarkson's recent announcement about his prostate cancer diagnosis, our Trustee Mike Collins spoke to the Daily Mirror about his own experience of the disease.
Mike has been tireless in his efforts to raise awareness of prostate cancer and encourage men to get tested. By sharing his story, he is helping others understand the importance of early detection.
Thank you, Mike, for all that you do to give men a better chance of beating prostate cancer.
Read the article here:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-same-cancer-jeremy-clarkson-37309383

Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, yet there is still no national screening programme.
Our friends at Prostate Cancer Research are calling on the Government to introduce targeted screening for men at higher risk, including Black men and those with a family history of the disease.
Early diagnosis saves lives. We believe men deserve the best possible chance of finding prostate cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
If you haven't already, please consider signing and sharing this petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751472 -content
Together, we can help make the case for a fairer and more effective approach to prostate cancer detection.

Petition: Introduce a screening programme for prostate cancer, starting with high-risk men We are calling on the Government to reassess the UK National Screening Committee’s (UK NSC) draft recommendation not to offer prostate cancer screening to anyone except men with BRCA1/2 genetic variants, and to introduce screening for all high-risk men.

Should sanitary bins be available in male toilets at the Royal Surrey?
For many men living with urinary incontinence following prostate cancer treatment, the lack of suitable disposal facilities can be a real issue. Some are left carrying used pads home or wearing them for longer than they should.
Please share your views on this through this short anonymous questionnaire. If this affects you, someone you care for, or you simply have an opinion on the subject, please take a few moments to share your thoughts.
https://shorturl.at/uLDK5

We are very sorry to hear about Jeremy Clarkson's prostate cancer diagnosis. His decision to speak puclicly about his experience will help raise awareness of prostate cancer and, hopefully, encourage more men to think about their own prostate health and get checked if they are concerned.
All at The Prostate Project wish Jeremy all the very best with his treatment and recovery.
https://news.sky.com/story/jeremy-clarkson-reveals-aggressive-cancer-diagnosis-13554835
Sky News

Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis The former Top Gear presenter shared the diagnosis with his Clarkson's Farm co-stars during episodes which premiered overnight.

Cancer-related fatigue is more than just feeling tired. It can have a real impact on everyday life during and after cancer treatment. Our friends at The Fountain Centre are running a workshop on Tuesday 23rd June at Surrey Sports Park, designed to help people better understand cancer-related fatigue and learn practical ways to manage it. The session will look at managing energy levels, pacing yourself, reducing fatigue in everyday life, and how gentle exercise can help improve strength and wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ 9:30am-11:00am
📍 Surrey Sports Park

Booking:
Current Fountain Centre patients: 01483 406618
New patients: www.fountaincentre.org

Our Prostate Project Man Van will be at a number of events across Surrey in July!

📍 5th July - Godalming Classic Car Show
📍 7th July - Guildford Farmers' Market, Guildford High Street
📍 18th July - Old Coal Yard Summer Fair, Hambledon
📍 25th–26th July - Ripley Classic Tractor & Agricultural Machinery Show

You may be eligible for a FREE PSA (a simple blood test) test if you are:
• A man aged 50–70
• A Black man aged 45+
• A man aged 45–70 with a family history of prostate cancer, or a mother diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer

Black men are at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer and are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age, which is why we particularly encourage eligible Black men to get tested.
There's no need to book, but you MUST bring your NHS number with you.
Early prostate cancer is often symptomless. If you're eligible, please come and see us for a simple blood test and a chat about prostate health.

Coal Yard Creatives

A big thank you to everyone at Eastwick Road Allotments in Great Bookham who grew and donated plants for charity plant sales in aid of The Prostate Project and the Royal Surrey Charity Breast Unit Fund.
Their hard work and generosity helped raise money for both charities, with the proceeds shared equally between us.
We're very grateful for the support, and to everyone who bought plants and helped make the sales such a success.