01732 711634 TONBRIDGE
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Thank you from the team at Babons Cancer Support
Support Groups
Babons Cancer Support recognises the importance of meeting together with others who are impacted by cancer. Knowing you are not alone in all you are facing can make a big difference.
Our therapeutic support groups run for 10 weeks at a time throughout the year.
A 10 week therapeutic support group for men living in Kent who have ever been diagnosed with any type of cancer, and would like to talk about their experiences. Whether you have cancer now or sometime in the past, if meeting with other men who have been through something similar would be helpful then this is the group for you. This is a group for adults. Head to our Contact page to register your interest in this group, and we will let you know the next support group venue and start date.
MenTalk
Tuesday 1st October
10:30am-12:30pm
10 sessions over 11 weeks
Click here to register your interest.
WomanKind
Friday 27th September
10:30am-12:30pm
10 sessions over 11 weeks
Click here to register your interest.
A 10 week therapeutic support group for women living in Kent who have ever been diagnosed with any type of cancer, and would like to talk about their experiences. Whether you have cancer now or sometime in the past, if meeting with other women who have been through something similar would be helpful then this is the group for you. This is a group for adults. Head to our Contact page to register your interest in this group, and we will let you know the next support group venue and start date.
A 10 week therapeutic support group for the LGBTIQ+ community living in Kent who have ever been diagnosed with any type of cancer, and would like to talk about their experiences. Whether you have cancer now or sometime in the past, if meeting with others in your community who have been through something similar would be helpful then this is the group for you. This is a group for adults. Head to our Contact page to register your interest in this group, and we will let you know the next support group venue and start date.
Over The Rainbow
Thursday 3rd October
10:30am-12:30pm
10 sessions over 11 weeks
Click here to register your interest.
Lean On Me
Wednesday 25th September
10:30am-12:30pm
10 sessions over 11 weeks
Click here to register your interest.
A 10 week therapeutic support group for carers, family members, colleagues and friends living in Kent who are currently supporting someone with cancer, and would like to talk about their experiences. If meeting with others in your situation would be helpful then this is the group for you. This is a group for adults. Head to our Contact page to register your interest in this group, and we will let you know the next support group venue and start date.
A 10 week therapeutic support group for anyone living in Kent who has lost someone to cancer, and would like to talk about their experiences. If meeting with others in your situation would be helpful, then this is the group for you. This is a group for adults. Head to our Contact page to register your interest in this group, and we will let you know the next support group venue and start date.
Starlights
Dates TBC
Click here to register your interest.
Additional Services
Cancer Cafe at Living Well
BABONS Cancer Support is now available at the Living Well Community Project at St Stephen's Church Tonbridge one Tuesday each month from 10am to 1pm. Please check our social media
platforms or contact us to confirm the dates of these each month.
We offer a relaxed café-style environment where anyone impacted by cancer can drop in for emotional support, a chat, and a cup of coffee.
Nails by Freya
Join us for a relaxing oncology
approved manicure, drink and cake
for £10 with @fenbyfreya.
Every last Tuesday in the month.
Call us on 01732 711634 to
book your appointment.
Wig Support
We have 2 wig professionals offering free wig consultations, including the ability to order and cut wigs to style. These consultations are by appointment only so please Click here to register your interest
Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a national campaign. At Babons, they run bi-monthly confidence boosting workshops for women with cancer. Booking in advance is essential. Clients can book onto these workshops by contacting Babons on 01732 711634 or office@babons.org.uk, or via the Look Good Feel Better website (www.lgfb.co.uk).
Bra Support
Amy at The Fitting Service offers free bra fitting consultations for those who have been given a cancer diagnosis, including the ability to try on and buy speciality bras. These consultations are by appointment only so please Click here to register your interest.
Holistic Taster Day
Creative Workshops
We recognise that for some people, being creative can help make talking about difficult things a little easier. With this in mind, we hold stand-alone creative workshops at different points throughout
the year. Click here to enquire when the next workshops are and to register your interest.