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The Blue Space Services

Cancer support & services for MEN in & around NORTH HAMPSHIRE

The Blue Space is a branch of the Pink Place charity. We welcome Guests (men with a cancer diagnosis) to our Wellbeing sessions (in Alton) and run occasional evening meetings.

Guests may use our Blue Space sessions at any point from initial diagnosis to up to 3 years after the end of treatment. 

Currently our Alton Wellbeing Session runs twice a month at The Maltings, Alton and welcomes men and women who are affected by any form of cancer. Contact us for details. 

Wellbeing sessions

On arrival, Guests can enjoy refreshments and homemade cake in a relaxed environment.  The session allows time to enjoy mini tasters of complementary therapies (eg foot reflexology, Indian Head massage), chat to others and discover our many resources.  Any chosen therapies will be tailored to your own medical and personal needs

The Wellbeing sessions are provided free of charge, though donations are always gratefully received.
We rely on donations and fundraising events to fund all our services.

Counselling

Male Counselling

Counselling

Being diagnosed and treated for cancer can bring both physical and emotional trauma. Our qualified counsellors will listen carefully and provide you with tools to help manage your fluctuating emotions. These are confidential one-to-one sessions.

By appointment – currently by phone

Male Mindfulness

Mindfulness Workshops

Mindfulness has helped many people to improve their mental wellbeing and quality of life. These small group sessions are tailored for people going through cancer. Suitable for all levels. 

Workshops run by Lynda Cant

Currently suspended

Muscle Testing Therapy

Gentle none invasive therapy that helps develop a greater acceptance of your physical and emotional circumstances, restoring a sense of wellbeing and balance. Allow your unconscious mind to help you improve your emotional wellbeing. One to one session run by Jeremy Glyn.

By appointment

Complementary Therapies

Oncology Massage for men

Oncology Massage

Gentle massage individually tailored to relieve stress and help with side effects.


Short therapy sessions available at most Alton sessions

Reflexology

Reflexology can aid relaxation, reduce anxiety, help with insomnia and other side effects of cancer.

Short Therapy sessions available at most Alton sessions

Help us to keep offering our services

We rely on fundraising to run our complimentary therapies, if you would like to help us then please donate.

Hair Advice

Our qualified hairdressers will help before, during and after treatment with advice.

Coming soon

Other services we offer

Blue Space Partner Support

For men whose partner is going through cancer – group support facilitated by our counsellor. Free of charge.

On Zoom – currently suspended

Alton Support Group

Held at The Maltings, Alton. If you or your partner is facing or going through cancer, come along to get support and information at this group. Refreshments and cake are provided free of charge, though donations are always gratefully received.

Twice monthly, Friday 10am – 12 noon
Contact for dates

Blue Space Lunch

Monthly social group meeting on a Sunday afternoon for men who have lost their partner/wife to cancer.

Currently suspended

Blue Space Services times and days

Session
Day/Time
Wellbeing Sessions
Twice monthly , Fridays 10-12 noon at Alton Maltings
Blue Space Partner Support
Currently suspended
Blue Space Massage/Reflexology
Twice monthly, Fridays 10-12 noon at Alton Maltings
Blue Space Counselling
by phone – contact for details. Currently for men going through cancer only

Your support

Donate

We rely on rely on donations for our support services, if you would like to help us then please donate.

Volunteer

Could you spare a few hours from 10am to 12:30pm on Mondays in Basingstoke or Fridays 10am – 12 noon in Alton  once or twice a month on rota?

Enquiry form

If you have any questions about The Blue Space services, complete the form below and one of our team will get back to you.

Pink Place Support Line
07899 970 841

Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm
phone/text/whatsapp 

The Pink Place Cancer Support Basingstoke

Enquiry form

If you have any questions about The Pink Place services, complete the form below and one of our team will get back to you.

Pink Place Support Line
07899 970 841

Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm
phone/text/whatsapp