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Next session thanks to Gill Chasemore is at the Kilarrow Hub just outside of Bowmore, 2.30pm to 3.15pm. Thanks also to IDI for letting us have the room for free too! This is a very gentle form of exercise ideal for...
Next session thanks to Gill Chasemore is at the Kilarrow Hub just outside of Bowmore, 2.30pm to 3.15pm. Thanks also to IDI for letting us have the room for free too! This is a very gentle form of exercise ideal for...
We just wanted to share a piece of good news we received this morning from Glasgow Airport Management. After many months of our Group trying to get a dedicated Patient Lounge (like the one enjoyed by patients travelling through Aberdeen) patients...
Oncologists increasingly recommend Tai Chi, a gentle, low impact exercise that can help to reduce stress, promote relaxation, improve sleep, mood and overall wellbeing. It can be practiced standing or seated, making it accessible even for those with limited energy or...
To join these free Zoom courses or to contact them for free Cancer Support or Benefits advice just Email them.
Following the survey conducted in May by Islay Connections this is their Report including our Group’s own contributions. They are intending to publicise the findings as widely and highly as possible and calling for collaborations to help improve the experiences of...
Our next gathering is back at the Gaelic College where a cup of tea will be raised in memory of Jennifer, a great loss to our group as well as to many others. As Jennifer wanted, we remain committed to supporting...
If you have cancer, or have had cancer or are supporting a loved one with it, why not pop along to No.1 Charlotte Street Hotel in Port Ellen and see if the group is likely to benefit you in any way....
Article in Ileach Newspaper 12th July 2025
This is a free 2 day course (with refreshments and lunch provided) run by the experts from the Beatson but at The Gaelic College, Bowmore. This is a unique opportunity and we are lucky to be the first island getting it...
The slides from this event can be found under the Useful Information page, 'Cancer Overview' above
This is an informal and friendly group set up by those affected by Cancer to provide support and share information with others going through the same journey who also live on Islay. We believe no one needs to tackle this alone and we understand the extra isolation and difficulties often experienced when you live in such a remote location.
