News and Recent events (Page 5)
Prostate Cancer Awareness Event - Saturday 14th October
14/10/17
Our first awareness event held at St Finbarr's Sports and Social Club was a great success. We tested 80 men and helped to raise the awareness of the risks of prostate cancer among the Coventry community. Thanks to all who worked so hard to ensure the smooth running of this testing session. Our next event at St Finbarr's will be on Saturday 2nd December from 10:45am to 1:00pm…
C&NW Prostate Cancer Support Group Quiz Night
05/10/17
Our quiz night was a great success. There were 12 teams made up from nearly 60 people. It was a very friendly occasion - with some high scoring teams!…
UHCW Support Group
02/10/17
Mr Donald MacDonald, Consultant Urologist at UHCW, hosted a very interesting and informative Q&A session…
Open Meeting of C&NW Prostate Cancer Support Group
24/08/17
Julie Hunt, the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Manager at the George Eliot Hospital, gave us an interesting and informal talk about the HOPE course. The course is designed to help you rediscover your strengths and overcome the emotional and practical challenges of life after cancer. You are able to share your experiences and find support from other people going through the same experience…
UHCW Support Group
07/08/17
This meeting of the UHCW Prostate Cancer Support Group, held in the Faith Centre at the Walsgrave Hospital, was well attended with 18 men and their wives/partners. The meeting was all about the advice services available to cancer patients. Macmillan generously funds the Coventry Citizens Advice to deliver advice using dedicated case workers…
Open Meeting of C&NW Prostate Cancer Support Group
15/06/17
Unfortunately, due to last minute commitments, last minute, Julie Hunt, from the George Eliot Hospital had to cancel talking to us about HOPE! Instead we had an informal and lively discussion on topics arising from the recent Tackle AGM and Conference entitled "Trials and Tribulations". Thanks to all participants who made it such and enjoyable and interesting evening!…
Tackle 2017 Conference and AGM
13/06/17
Annual Conference and AGM - 2017
“Trials and Tribulations” (sponsored by Prostate Cancer UK). This was a very positive, lively, and informative event. Click here for a summary of the sessions. A full report of the conference will be published in the August 2017 edition of Prostate Matters…
UHCW Prostate Cancer Support Group
05/06/17
This meeting, held in the Faith Centre at the Walsgrave Hospital, was well attended with 26 men and their wives/partners. Helen Ure spoke to us about The Hummingbird Centre which she set up initially in Rugby and now in Coventry. The centre provides facilities and events for the benefit of people affected by cancer…
Annual General Meeting
27/04/17
Our AGM was held on Thursday 27th April at Coombe Social Club, Binley. We had a good attendance, and the AGM itself was followed by a buffet and News Roundup. We particularly welcome two new Trustees - namely, Peter and Jenny Chapman…
Drop-In Centre - Coventry
27/04/17
Today was the first of our drop-in sessions at the Hummmingbird Centre in Coventry. It was quiet! If you are concerned or affected in any way by prostate cancer you are more than welcome to call in at the Hummmingbird Centre on a Thursday afternoon between 2 and 4 pm. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed and no appointment is necessary…