THE Wokingham Cancer Support Network is offering a chance for people affected by cancer to enjoy singing together.
There will be opportunity for coffee and chat, before singing the blues away with Sabrina, in Sing For Joy.
The charity supports people living in the Wokingham Borough.
Jo Mason is currently the group’s operations manager.
She says: “We offer a number of different services for people who are affected by cancer, or who are caring for someone with cancer.
“They join up to access our network, and can then receive support in lots of ways.
“One benefit of the network is peer support groups, which we facilitate by means of a number of events.
“Some, like our Sing For Joy event, are in person, but others, because people with cancer can’t always get out and about, are online.
“We have, for example, online zumba classes and there are online talks once a month.”
Wokingham Cancer Support Network also offers direct peer-to-peer suport, monthly meet-ups, online support and information/signposting.
The Sing For Joy workshop is a relaxed in person singing session, with no experience needed.
Sabrina welcomes everyone, including those who don’t want to sing but would rather listen and enjoy some company.
It will be time and a safe space to focus on a fun activity.
It will also offer a chance to chat about concerns and to share experiences with others who understand.
“We would love to welcome new members to our peer support network,” says Jo.
“Membership is free.”
Sing For Joy will take place in the Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Centre in Peach Place.
The group will meet on Wednesday, October 5.
The event runs from 10.30am to noon in the Luke Room.
For more information, or to join the Cancer Support Network, visit: www.involve.community/cancer
