18th October - The Body Shop Pamper Night
An evening of pampering hosted by The Body Shop Northampton for people affected by breast cancer.
- hand/arm massage
- facial
- makeover
Limited spaces available so book now to avoid disappointment.
News
Our next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday 4th July from
7-9pm.
Mermerus Sailing Experience
Monday 30th July
09:00 - 19:00
Wellness Walk supported by Avon
Sunday 24th June 10:00 - 14:00
at Budda Maitreya Nottingham
Free Pilates
6 Week Pink Ribbon Programme
Tuesday 12th June 2018 - Tuesday 17th July
2018
We have only 8 places so this will have to be first come, first served.
The Pink Ribbon Program is a post operative, pilates based, recovery program, developed by a survivor for survivors to help regain mobility, and improve strength and posture. It uses the principles of pilates exercises and focuses on shoulder mobility and strength to reduce pain and improve function. It can really help regain confidence and improve well-being. Exercise post cancer has been shown to greatly improve quality of life and this program is often the first step towards returning to normal exercise.
The Program is usually taught over 6 weeks, either one-to-one or in small groups but can be adapted as necessary. It is equally suitable for recent survivors and those whose surgery was some time ago but who have failed to recover full mobility.
All Pink Ribbon Program instructors are Certified Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialists.
We have only 8 places so this will have to be first come, first served.
The Pink Ribbon Program is a post operative, pilates based, recovery program, developed by a survivor for survivors to help regain mobility, and improve strength and posture. It uses the principles of pilates exercises and focuses on shoulder mobility and strength to reduce pain and improve function. It can really help regain confidence and improve well-being. Exercise post cancer has been shown to greatly improve quality of life and this program is often the first step towards returning to normal exercise.
The Program is usually taught over 6 weeks, either one-to-one or in small groups but can be adapted as necessary. It is equally suitable for recent survivors and those whose surgery was some time ago but who have failed to recover full mobility.
All Pink Ribbon Program instructors are Certified Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialists.
Healing With Horses Retreat Day
16th June 10:00 – 16:00
Health and Wellbeing Talk
19th May 10:30- 12:00
With Chris Mawby (Cripps Centre)
Wellness Walk supported by Avon
Saturday 28th April 10:00 – 13:00
Castle Ashby Gardens
Wellness Walk
31st March 2018 09:30-11:30
For this month’s Wellness Walk funded by
Avon, we will be staying local. Northampton’s historic and beautiful Delapre abbey is reopening to the public next week after a 4 year refurbishment project.
We thought it may be nice to have a wander
round the grounds, park and enjoy some refreshments in the Orangery cafe.
There will be the option to go into to the
Abbey if anyone would like to.
Ladies Night
To celebrate International Womens Day
Fox & Hounds
Harlestone
Friday 9th March '18
&.30-11pm
December Quiz & Fizz
Next month’s monthly meeting will be a Festive Fizz & Quiz
night.
All the usual chat, drinks & cakes with some festive spirit thrown
in.
We will be holding a team quiz on the night with prizes and a
raffle.
Look forward to seeing you all for our last event of 2017 ?
Dunstone Bennett Evening
Wednesday 29th November 7-9pm
Next month’s monthly meeting will be a Festive Fizz & Quiz
night.
All the usual chat, drinks & cakes with some festive spirit thrown
in.
We will be holding a team quiz on the night with prizes and a
raffle.
Look forward to seeing you all for our last event of 2017 ?
We have been invited to an evening at the Dunstone Bennett suite in Northampton by
the complimentary therapy ladies.
On the evening they will have their experienced volunteer who both trains people in
complementary therapies and runs her own successful practice to come along and talk about reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Massage treatments.
Christine will talk about the Centre and the services they provide in the
community.
All the guests will have the opportunity for a taster session of Reiki or massage and
refreshments.
There are only 16 places so book early to avoid disappointment
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Boots Makeover Evening
Wednesday15th November 6-8pm
Boots, Grosvenor Centre have been incredibly generous and are hosting a makeover
evening for us.
The counters that will be open are:
No 7
Clarins
Clinique
Benefit
Liz Earle
Smashbox
Due to the popularity of this event, it will need to be restricted to 15
members.
If you would like to come and watch/ join us but not have a consultation you will not
need to be included in that figure.
If you are feeling fabulous after and would like to show off, I though it might be
nice to go for a drink next door at
https://thelounges.co.uk/
November Meeting
This month's meeting we thought it would be
nice to build on the talk from Nisha last month and provide the opportunity to get creative.
We have a ceramic artist coming in giving you
the opportunity to get the chance to try ceramic painting.
Many of you talked about what gave you
strength and what you are grateful for, even at such a challenging time.
We thought it may be therapeutic and fun to
get the opportunity to give thanks to these things, whether for you to appreciate, or as an opportunity to give thanks to others.
Breast Friends Northampton will cover the
costs but will have a donation box if anyone would like to contribute (instead of the raffle - which will be free).
After a very successful September meeting looking at alternative ways to keep a healthy body, October sees us looking at how we can keep a healthy
mind.
Our very own Nisha Tanner, Registered Psychologist, will be discussing Anxiety & Depression: signs, symptoms and practical
solutions.
Not forgetting the usual delicious cakes, refreshments and chat as always.
September Meeting
This month's meeting we will be joined by Dr Knighton, Consultant Oncologist.
Dunstone Bennett will also be popping in to let you know what services they provide for people affected by cancer in Northampton.
Not forgetting the usual chatting & cake!
Hope to see you there!
Harpole Scarecrow Festival - 9th September 12pm
It's the annual Harpole Scarecrow festival this week and one of our ladies is kindly selling cakes and donating the funds to Breast Friends Northampton.
We are lucky to have such supportive members who are helping to look after each other.
Look out for our logo!!
If anyone would like to get baking, all cakes would be gratefully received.
Wellness Walk
Thursday 17th August at 7pm
As part of our commitment to Wellbeing we will be holding our first Wellbeing Walk on Thursday the 17th of August. This is a chance for a gentle stroll through the beautiful Firs at Harlestone, enjoying fresh air, exercise and nature. Bring along your furry friends!!
Meet at Harlestone Firs car park at 7pm: Harlestone Road NN5 6UJ
Optional drink afterwards at the nearby dog friendly Fox & Hounds pub: Harlestone Road, Lower Harlestone NN7 4EW
Fundraiser
Muddy Paw Dog Show
A fundraising day for Breast Friends and Animals in Need. Could your pooch be a contender?
Huge THANK YOU to the Lewis Foundation
July's meeting saw The Lewis Foundaion visit our members at Breast Friends Northampton. Lorraine brought papmer packs for all of our members to enjoy. We are lucky to have the support of The Lewis Foundation, not only to treat our members, but as a successful, established charity they have been invaluable us.
Big thanks to The Lewis Foundation for supporting us on their blogspot...
https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/single-post/2017/06/20/Breast-Friends-Northampton
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