The Pink Place Services
Cancer support & services for women in & around North Hampshire
Wellbeing Sessions
The Pink Place welcomes our Guests (ladies with a cancer diagnosis) at any point from initial diagnosis to up to 3 years after the end of treatment. Our weekly sessions provide an opportunity to benefit from our Wellbeing Services which include Complementary Therapies, Hair Advice, Talks, Crafts and other Activities. An opportunity to meet and chat to others in a similar situation and receive support, counselling and information.
Guests arrive and enjoy refreshments and homemade cake in a relaxed environment and learn what is available that day. The rest of the morning allows time to enjoy the activities on offer, chat to others and discover our many resources. You may choose to be take part or sit and listen– the choice is yours.
The Wellbeing sessions are provided free of charge, though donations are always gratefully received as we rely on donations and fundraising events to fund all our services.
There is a suggested donation of £2 per session for refreshments.
Counselling and Wellbeing Therapies
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.
Wednesday’s or on the 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
Monday pm on Zoom
Yoga Therapy for Cancer
A natural way to help you relax, manage side effects and enhance your overall wellbeing. Seated and floor options available in this small group class with experienced cancer trained Yoga instructor.
Mondays
Complementary Therapies
Oncology Massage
Gentle massage individually tailored to relieve stress and help with side effects. Delivered by oncology trained and fully insured therapists.
Bookable sessions during the week
Reflexology
Reflexology can aid relaxation, reduce anxiety, help with insomnia and other side effects of cancer.
Bookable sessions during the week
Aromatherapy
Also known as Essential Oil therapy, aromatherapy is defined as the art and science of utilising natural extracted aromatic essences from plants.
Workshops throughout the year
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, Workshops and Craft Club
Hair Advice
Our qualified hairdressers will help before, during and after treatment with advice on hair care.
Wednesday’s (twice monthly)
Wellbeing Workshops
Twice monthly workshops on a range of Wellbeing topics, eg Natural products, Skincare, Nailcare.
Tues/Thurs Twice a month
Craft Club
Try a new craft , learn some skills, chat to others in our monthly Craft Club. Materials, equipment and refreshments provided.
First Monday of the month
Social Events
Social Activities
We understand the importance of social contact and arrange a range of social activities to allow our Guests to meet others, get peer support and enjoy some varied activities.
Regularly in Basingstoke and Alton locations
Special Events and Day Trips
Look out for our next special events. Previously we have visited Alpaca Farm, enjoyed Afternoon Tea, Garden Party, and coach trip to Bournemouth.
Regularly throughout the year
More… coming soon
Watch this space…
Other services we offer
Pink Place Xtra
Group for ladies living with Stage 4 / secondaries/ metastasized cancers. Varied program of treats e.g. Trip to Marwell Zoo, make-up session, afternoon tea, pottery painting! Provided free for guests. see weekly notice
Monthly
Pink Place Local (Alton)
Our new Wellbeing Session held at The Maltings in Alton. If you or your partner are facing or going through cancer, come along to get support and information at this friendly group. Complementary Therapy tasters at most sessions. Refreshments and cake are provided free of charge, though donations are always gratefully received.
Friday’s twice a month 10am – 12 noon
New Guest Session
We recommend that for your first visit you may wish to come to our New Guest Session. This gives you the opportunity to explore the premises and talk one-to-one with a member of our team to discover what services and support are available. You can however come straight to the other sessions if you prefer. Either way, you are welcome to bring a friend/partner on your first visit.
By appointment and
NEW
Coffee & Chat Newcomer session on Mondays 11:15 – 12:45pm
Pink Place Services times and days
Session | Day/Time |
|---|---|
Wellbeing Sessions | Wednesdays 10am – 12:30pm. (Basingstoke) |
New Guest Sessions | By appointment or Newcomer Coffee & Chat Mondays |
Yoga with Nina | Monday 10am – 11am (bookable) |
Mindfulness Workshops | Monday afternoon – Zoom |
Muscle Testing Therapy | Contact for dates |
Pink Place Xtra | Monthly on Thursdays or Tuesdays |
Pink Place Local (Alton) | Friday 10am – 12 noon Twice monthly |
