For You

Free Cancer Support Group

Find out more about a variety of support services and events throughout the year. Complimentary drinks are available on arrival and throughout the day:

Men & women enjoying gentle exercise together at a support group

Enjoy Morning & Afternoon Activities

In The Morning: 10am-1pm

In the mornings we all meet together for a short introduction. The morning is devoted to a variety of activities.

Some people receive individual 1-to-1 therapies:

Reflexology
Visualisation
Reiki
Counselling

Others work in small groups doing things like:

Gentle exercise
Meditation
Food Talks

We offer 3 different sessions during the morning.

In The Afternoon: 2pm-3pm

In the afternoon, we all meet together for a whole group activity, which may be a:

Group talk
Gentle exercise
Some singing

Join us for a group talk & other activities at our monthly get together

You are welcome to stay for all (10am-3pm) or part of the day.

If you are staying all day, please bring your own lunch.

Lunch is from 1pm-2 pm. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or there are some shops nearby where you can buy a sandwich.

Find out more about the FREE, complementary therapies that are available to you:

View Therapies

We Meet From 10am – 3pm

On The Second Saturday Of Every Month

We offer a warm welcome to everyone.

During the day there are free therapies, talks & individual support available in a calm & caring environment.

Join us at Vine House, 22, Cromwell Rd, Preston PR2 6YB.

Vine House is an accessible venue with plenty of free parking.

A Warm Welcome

“I didn’t know anyone when I arrived at The Gentle Approach to Cancer. I received a very warm welcome.”

Made Me Feel More Positive

“I didn’t want to talk about my illness. I wanted to do other things which made me feel more positive, which is what we did.”

Positive Therapies Available

“I like the fact that there are such a lot of positive activities & therapies available.”

Very Positive

“The information I received was very positive.”

A Range of Self Help Activities

“It is good to be offered a range of self-help activities which I can continue at home.”

A Lovely Sense of Positivity

“I always take away a lovely sense of positivity alongside things I can do for myself at home before the next meeting.”

Calm

“The group has a lovely calm energy.”

Time To Enjoy Ourselves

“The group is very open & friendly. We always have time to laugh & enjoy ourselves.”

Everyone's Views Matter

“The group is very accepting & everyone’s views matter.”

Stay As Long As You Want To

“It’s nice to have a group that you can stay with as long as you want to.”

Bring Friends & Family Along

“I like having the opportunity to bring my friends & family along.”

Friendly & Helpful

“Everyone is friendly & helpful.”

Uplifting

“I feel uplifted after our monthly meetings.”

You Helped Me During My Treatment

“I have learnt lots of things at The Gentle ApproachTo Cancer Association which have helped me during my treatment. I still use some of these today.”