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30/7/2024 All the funds of the fair
The SCARS team set up our stall on Saturday 20th July at this year's Marnfest. The Marnhull Fest was first put on in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium and has been a solid feature in this Dorset village ever since. We ran a tombola this year and raised £98. Thank you to all those who participated, and to the team of volunteers who ran the stall.
SCARS Tombola Stall at Marnfest 2024
Also in July we received a welcome boost to our funds from Stalbridge Community Shop in the High Street. The staff at SCS, all volunteers, work tirelessly to be able to donate profits to worthy causes and we are extremely grateful to receive such a kind and generous donation from them towards our funds, helping us to continue to support anyone in the local community with a cancer diagnosis; a cancer survivor; or family or friends of someone living with cancer. We are a self funded, independent peer support group, serving the local community and we are proud to be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our group this year.
So how can we help you?
Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm ) 13/11/2023 Christmas comes early
"It's always nice to receive an early Christmas present, and we got one recently at our annual Christmas Event on Sunday 12th November at Westlands Leisure Centre in Yeovil. After a fantastic day selling our lovely range of Christmas gifts a total of £488.00 was raised for SCARS! This is a great boost, which allows us to continue to support local cancer patients, survivors, family & friends with our peer support work. This event was a great success for us, just like last year with our very popular wooden reindeer and an amazing selection of gifts and crafts all made by SCARS committee members, family and friends. I would like to say a huge thank you to the committee for all their hard work on the day and into the future. This tops off a great year of fundraising for the group".
Tracy White- FounderSCARS remains committed to ensuring that all cancer patients particularly those in semi-rural locations are given the same level of care and support as those who are in larger towns and cities, this forms a great deal of the ‘behind the scenes’ work over and above the peer support. It is vital that we continue to fundraise as this year our running costs stand at £1,500.00, including our public liability, website hosting, the monthly hire fee for the Stalbridge drop in and our mobile phone. Any suggestions for fundraising or offers to fundraise on behalf of SCARS would be gratefully received along with offers to volunteer at the various SCARS events so do contact us via our website at www.scarscancerandrecoverysupport.co.uk. 
SCARS are an independent, self funding peer support group Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm ) 9/10/2023 Kind Words
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It is always comforting to hear kind words from people who have engaged with us at SCARS. It makes all our efforts worthwhile and we continue to strive to give the best possible support to anyone affected by cancer.
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For the last 8 months I have, with my family & friends been fighting cancer. As many of you will know or can imagine this is both a physical and emotional rollercoaster.
This afternoon I went to the SCARS group held in the Hub for the 1st time. I cannot find enough words to explain how thankful and lucky I am feeling right now. To sit in such a relaxed and welcoming environment with people who have experienced the pain, fear, treatment, desperation and hope that is faced by those with or the family or friends of those with cancer was so powerful. We are so lucky to have such a supportive group in our very own community. This group should & must be treasured and supported by everyone in our community. Sadly, no one knows when you may need that ear or shoulder. Thank you SCARS x |
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June Harman I have been a member of SCARS since it began in 2014. Although, I have not had cancer, my father died of prostate cancer some years ago, so have been affected by what he went through. SCARS has helped many cancer patients, their family and friends in many ways, both practical and emotional. I wish it had been around when my Dad was ill, long may it continue. It is also my pleasure to be the Treasurer for SCARS working to support Tracy and the committee since its inception in 2014. |
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Lyn Robinson I first attended a SCARS group meeting in 2016 after a breast cancer diagnosis and over the past 7 years have been so glad I made that decision. SCARS has given me so much support when I was feeling very anxious and the meetings are a chance to discuss and share worries in a caring and confidential environment. I cannot thank Tracy and all the members of the group enough and am proud to say I am now the SCARS Secretary working to support the committee and the vital work going forward. |
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I first met Tracy at a Macmillan coffee morning in Sherborne, Tracy was there to introduce and talk about a collaboration between Scars and Sherborne Surgery. This was the first time I had ventured into this environment. I was very nervous and in a fragile state after losing my husband to cancer a few months earlier. Although this wasn’t in Tracy’s remit on the day she took time to talk to me. I found Tracy so comforting and sensitive. I found I was sharing a great deal of personal feelings, concerns and apprehensions.
Tracy is compassionate, friendly, caring and an excellent listener- after 30 minutes I felt relieved, less emotional and I had found a new friend. I have since visited the Scars monthly meeting which is informal coffee and cake, lovely ladies and visitors can share as little or as much information as they wish. Every person there has been affected in 1 or another aspect of this horrendous disease so they fully understand individual feelings and concerns. It is the perfect place to share your feelings in a safe environment. |
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Sandra Pearson
I joined SCARS in 2021, after coming through my second diagnosis of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. At the time I was struggling a bit with adjusting to life after treatment and feeling isolated, as my diagnosis and treatment coincided with Covid and lockdown. SCARS gave my an outlet where I could meet people with similar experiences, who would understand how I felt and what I had gone through. Meetings are lively and supportive. Sometimes laughing together, sometimes just having a quiet chat or hug. I look after the social media for SCARS, principally a daily posting on the Facebook page. Many thanks to everyone for your welcome and ongoing support. |
SCARS are an independent, self funding peer support group.
Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm )
Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm )
6/8/2023
Scars News- August 2023
Marnhull Fest 2023
SCARS ran a Tombola at the popular Marnfest in Marnhull on Saturday 8th July 2023. We all had a great day and raised the sum of £112.00
Community Shop Donation
Stalbridge Community Shop made a fabulous donation to SCARS of £1,000. The Committee wish to thank the Trustees very much for their donation that will support the vital work of SCARS going forward.
Brew & Bake!
SCARS are holding a Brew & Bake event for Prostate Cancer on Saturday 23rd September 2023 at Henstridge Village Hall from 10am to 1pm. All funds raised will be shared 50/50 between Prostate Cancer and SCARS. We will be selling hot beverages and a lovely selection of homemade cakes.
North Dorset Prostate Cancer Support Group was started with the belief that every single one of us is resilient, and that our resilience can be fostered with the help and support of a community. Our members provide the place and space for personal growth, self-reflection, learning, and bonding. We invite you to find out more information and hope you will join us.
The group meets on the last Friday of each month (excluding December) at 7:30pm at Gillingham Methodist Church, High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AG.
The group meets on the last Friday of each month (excluding December) at 7:30pm at Gillingham Methodist Church, High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AG.
SCARS are an independent, self funding peer support group
Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm )
Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm )
22/5/2023
SCARS Fundraising in 2023
SCARS Fundraising in 2023
MarnhullFestOn Saturday 8th July from 12pm - 5pm SCARS will be at the Marnhull Fest in the Showground hall where we are having a Tombola and Children's Lucky Dip stall.
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Brew&BakeSaturday 23rd September we will be having a Brew & Bake event from 10am - 1pm at Henstridge Village Hall to raise funds for both SCARS and the North Dorset Prostate Cancer group. There will be coffee, tea, soft drinks, delicious cakes and biscuits and a raffle with many lovely prizes to be won.
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ChristmasCraftsOn Sunday 12th November we will again be attending the Christmas Craft Fair at Westlands Leisure Centre in Yeovil. This event was a great success for us last year with our very popular wooden reindeer and an amazing selection of gifts and crafts all made by SCARS committee members, family and friends.
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We hope to see many of you at our above events which help us raise important funds towards the running costs of the group.
16/5/2023
Annual Report 2022-2023
SCARS Founder and Chairperson Tracy White delivered the Annual Report this year at The Annual Town Meeting in Stalbridge, held at Stalbridge Hall on Wednesday 10th May 2023.
"Firstly, Stalbridge Cancer & Recovery Support would like to take this opportunity to thank Stalbridge Town Council for the invite to attend at this year’s Annual Town Meeting."
Tracy White has continued to work directly with Macmillan as well as having contacts within Yeovil & Dorset County Hospitals, and the Social Prescribers in Sherborne and Sturminster Newton. This work is immensely important for all cancer patients as it has flagged up areas within the various NHS providers where important information is not necessarily being shared as it should be. This type of work is vital to ensure continuity of care and support for all who have received a cancer diagnosis and she is immensely proud that we can be a part of this important work going forward.
Tracy White has continued to work directly with Macmillan as well as having contacts within Yeovil & Dorset County Hospitals, and the Social Prescribers in Sherborne and Sturminster Newton. This work is immensely important for all cancer patients as it has flagged up areas within the various NHS providers where important information is not necessarily being shared as it should be. This type of work is vital to ensure continuity of care and support for all who have received a cancer diagnosis and she is immensely proud that we can be a part of this important work going forward.
Tracy White remains committed to ensuring that all cancer patients particularly those in semi-rural locations are given the same level of care and support as those who are in larger towns and cities, this forms a great deal of the ‘behind the scenes’ work over and above the peer support. It is vital that we continue to fundraise as this year our running costs stand at £1,500.00, these include our public liability, website hosting, the monthly hire fee for the Stalbridge drop in and our mobile phone. The accounts are audited at the end of each financial year, and these can be viewed at any time by contacting Mrs June Harman. Any suggestions for fundraising or offers to fundraise on behalf of SCARS would be gratefully received along with offers to volunteer at the various SCARS events so do contact us via our website at www.scarscancerandrecoverysupport.co.uk.
SHERBORNE
As many of you may remember from the Town Meeting last year, SCARS had secured a second drop-in group at The Communal Room, Manor Park, Sherborne. Our first year has gone well and we have regular attendees, and we continue to work closely with Social Prescribers within The Grove, The Apples and Yetminster surgeries ensuring all patients with a cancer diagnosis are given our information and encouraged to consider peer support for their long-term well-being.
STALBRIDGE DROP-IN
The growth of the Stalbridge Drop-In has remained strong with new members attending regularly. We currently have a lovely chap who joined us in early 2022 who travels from Castle Cary each month as he feels that the peer support and friendship of the Stalbridge group has been an asset to him giving him a safe space to talk about his feelings with people who understand. In late 2022 a member who had been with SCARS since 2014 sadly passed away which was very upsetting for all. He was a good friend to us all as was his wife therefore it was imperative that support was offered to her to ensure that she did not feel alone at that sad time, and we continue to offer support to her.
A Holistic Fayre was held at Stalbridge Village Hall in 2022 to raise funds for the continued running of the peer support group which was a great success and was enjoyed by all. In late November SCARS attended the Christmas event at Westlands in Yeovil selling many different Christmas items which was a huge success, so we have booked a place to attend again this year with our varied Christmas wares.
As many of you may remember from the Town Meeting last year, SCARS had secured a second drop-in group at The Communal Room, Manor Park, Sherborne. Our first year has gone well and we have regular attendees, and we continue to work closely with Social Prescribers within The Grove, The Apples and Yetminster surgeries ensuring all patients with a cancer diagnosis are given our information and encouraged to consider peer support for their long-term well-being.
STALBRIDGE DROP-IN
The growth of the Stalbridge Drop-In has remained strong with new members attending regularly. We currently have a lovely chap who joined us in early 2022 who travels from Castle Cary each month as he feels that the peer support and friendship of the Stalbridge group has been an asset to him giving him a safe space to talk about his feelings with people who understand. In late 2022 a member who had been with SCARS since 2014 sadly passed away which was very upsetting for all. He was a good friend to us all as was his wife therefore it was imperative that support was offered to her to ensure that she did not feel alone at that sad time, and we continue to offer support to her.
A Holistic Fayre was held at Stalbridge Village Hall in 2022 to raise funds for the continued running of the peer support group which was a great success and was enjoyed by all. In late November SCARS attended the Christmas event at Westlands in Yeovil selling many different Christmas items which was a huge success, so we have booked a place to attend again this year with our varied Christmas wares.
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THE BALSAM CENTRE, WINCANTON
The most exciting news to bring to the Town Meeting is the continued growth of SCARS with The Balsam Centre being the latest addition to the peer support work of SCARS. Tracy White met with the CEO of The Balsam Centre to discuss a joint plan with them and the local medical centre to offer support to cancer patients after the previous support group had closed permanently. It was clear from the discussions that The Balsam Centre felt there was a need for this type of support, and they felt that SCARS could offer this without the need for the Charity to secure funding as SCARS are an established group with only a requirement for a safe space to hold the drop-in meeting each month. The first drop in is now set to take place on Friday the 9th of June between 2-4pm and the marketing of this new location will start in earnest with hopes that the local area will benefit from a safe space to come and be around like-minded people. In time Tracy White is hopeful that this location will provide one full day per month where SCARS can provide cancer patients, survivors, family & friends with art therapy, holistic treatments and other options for relaxation, exercise and more supporting their well-being and long-term health going forward. As Tracy White is a cancer survivor herself it is her passion to ensure that all cancer patients receive the care they so desperately need, therefore the plan is to continue to work with Macmillan, local hospitals, and cancer charities to secure funding for this vital long-term plan. |
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Upcoming Events
The remainder of 2023 will focus on our continued efforts to and the events we have booked are as follows:
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On Saturday 24th June 2023 Tracy White is holding an Afternoon Tea in her garden for the SCARS Committee and all those who attend the drop-in meetings as an opportunity for all to spend time together celebrating how far they have come since their diagnosis and to enjoy laughter and quality time together. A huge ‘thank you’ goes out to Dike & Son and Making a Difference Locally for the £250 donation towards the Afternoon Tea as well as the support that has been given to us with donations that support cancer patients, survivors, family, and friends.
SCARS would also like to offer sincere thanks to anyone who has supported in offering raffle prizes for this year’s events, your support is truly appreciated by the Committee and all those who benefit each year. Tracy White Founder/Chairperson SCARS (Stalbridge Cancer & Recovery Support) |
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No-one need face cancer alone. Meet other people who understand the challenges a cancer diagnosis can bring.
Find out more about our support group, allowing you to take 'Time Out' in a friendly, confidential and comfortable environment.
Are you, or someone you know living with Cancer? SCARS is here to support anyone with a cancer diagnosis; a cancer survivor; or family or friends of someone living with cancer.
Find out more about our support group, allowing you to take 'Time Out' in a friendly, confidential and comfortable environment.
Are you, or someone you know living with Cancer? SCARS is here to support anyone with a cancer diagnosis; a cancer survivor; or family or friends of someone living with cancer.
SCARS are an independent, self funding peer support group
Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm )
Call 07961 027089 (our dedicated group mobile) (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm )
5/3/2023
Open Day in Sherborne
Stalbridge Cancer & Recovery Support invite you to
COME ALONG TO OUR OPEN DAY & MEET OUR FRIENDLY TEAM, HERE TO OFFER YOU HELP & SUPPORT. REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED.
No-one need face cancer alone. Meet other people who understand the challenges a cancer diagnosis can bring.
Find out more about our support group, allowing you to take 'Time Out' in a friendly, confidential and comfortable environment.
Are you, or someone you know living with Cancer? SCARS is here to support anyone with a cancer diagnosis; a cancer survivor; or family or friends of someone living with cancer.
WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH, 11am to 4pm at
THE COMMUNITY ROOM, MANOR COURT, NEWLAND, SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 3JX
LONG 50.950238 LAT -2.514110
WHAT3WORDS ADDRESS: https://w3w.co/mount.yacht.butterfly
Please note that there is no parking at Manor Court for the Sherborne Drop in. Please use the public car parks nearby.
COME ALONG TO OUR OPEN DAY & MEET OUR FRIENDLY TEAM, HERE TO OFFER YOU HELP & SUPPORT. REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED.
No-one need face cancer alone. Meet other people who understand the challenges a cancer diagnosis can bring.
Find out more about our support group, allowing you to take 'Time Out' in a friendly, confidential and comfortable environment.
Are you, or someone you know living with Cancer? SCARS is here to support anyone with a cancer diagnosis; a cancer survivor; or family or friends of someone living with cancer.
WEDNESDAY 29TH MARCH, 11am to 4pm at
THE COMMUNITY ROOM, MANOR COURT, NEWLAND, SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 3JX
LONG 50.950238 LAT -2.514110
WHAT3WORDS ADDRESS: https://w3w.co/mount.yacht.butterfly
Please note that there is no parking at Manor Court for the Sherborne Drop in. Please use the public car parks nearby.
23/1/2023
Tracy talks to Abbey 104
SCARS founder Tracy White was recently interviewed on Abbey 104 Radio Station, broadcast on Friday 20th January. You can listen to the interview here by clicking on the play button below
Interview used by kind permission of Abbey 104 radio.
SCARS are an independent, self funding peer support group that was set up in October 2014 by Tracy White, herself a cancer survivor, with the aim of welcoming all cancer patients, survivors, family & friends and to offer support to each other. SCARS currently meets for 'Drop ins' in Stalbridge and Sherborne. view our calendar on the Friendly Drop In page to find out more.
7/12/2022
A Tree for Stalbridge
Tracy and the team had a lovely day decorating the SCARS Annual Christmas Tree at the Congregational Church in Stalbridge as part of the Stalbridge Annual Christmas Tree Festival. The beautiful tree was purchased from Grassroots at Henstridge as we wanted to purchase locally. It's part of our work to be part of the community we serve, and we are proud to be part of the celebrations. You can view our Christmas Tree at The Congregational Church in Station Road, Stalbridge. To find out how we can support you and your family and friends during this period if you are affected by cancer in any way just get in touch. Visit our website and find out about our monthly, friendly drop in meetings, both in Stalbridge and Sherbourne.
