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
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
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
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 |
