Centrepiece - Spring/Summer 2013

Spring/Summer2013

The newsletter from Penny Brohn Cancer Care

Centrepiece

In this issue: l Delivering our services

across England l Try delicious recipes from

our new cookbook l Antarctic trek raises

thousands

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Helping you live well.

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Welcome to our first newsletter in 2013.

Treatment Support Clinic

The charity is now busier than ever before, helping more and more people to live well with cancer. As we begin 2013 we can look forward to exciting times ahead with huge potential for developing more services. So it’s a good time to share some of our news and plans with the people whose support has already helped us to achieve so much.

2012 saw the launch of our new service – a Treatment Support Clinic for NHS patients currently going through chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

It’s now three years since all of our services became free of charge to anyone living with cancer, and in that time we’ve seen the number of people visiting our National Centre increase dramatically. We have also noticed that people travel to our Centre in Bristol from all over the country, so to try and help people much closer to home is a really big objective of ours.

That’s why during 2012 we launched a new and ambitious programme to develop services throughout England utilising our very successful ‘Living Well’ course as the first step towards achieving more. You can read all about our regional Living Well programme on page 4.

I hope you will find much more of interest in this newsletter too – I heartily recommend trying the baked sea bass with olives and tomatoes recipe on page 10, I promise you it is delicious!

It is staggering to note that every year nearly 300,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer. By 2030 it is expected that the numbers of people living with cancer will more than double. With support from our services – and our emerging partnerships with the NHS and other charities – more and more people will be able to gain control over their cancer journey. On behalf of all those we seek to help, thank you so much for all you do and your unstinting support of our vital work.

Glyn Berwick

For the first time we are working directly with NHS medical teams to help patients improve their health and wellbeing.

The service is initially available for patients at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital in Bristol and the General Hospital in Weston-super-Mare.

At the start of the year we asked our supporters to make a donation to support the Clinic’s work this year. We also asked for supporters’ New Year’s Resolutions and here are just a few of the best: l ‘Help

others!’ Mrs T G

l ‘ Live

a healthier life as possible with the help of... exercise and good nutrition.’ Miss I J

l ‘Make

the most of life!’ Ms S H

It’s not too late to make a donation to support the Clinic, simply call 01275 370 073 or visit www.pennybrohncancercare.org/ resolution

Chief Executive Officer

Helping more people than ever We helped 45% more people in 2012 than three years ago, and we’re hoping to break even more records in 2013, especially as we’ll be delivering more through our regional hubs in the Midlands, North, South West and London.

Twice as many people attended one of our courses last year compared to 2010, and our National Centre received 28% more visitors than the year before. Over 2,300 nights were spent by clients in our guest bedrooms as part of residential courses last year.

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To make sure that our services meet our clients’ needs we always ask for feedback from people attending a course or workshop.

Our overall client satisfaction continues to average over 90%, and all areas of our performance were rated highly.

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Nourish – The Cancer Care Cookbook You may already know that food plays an important role in helping you to live well with cancer, but struggle to know exactly which foods to choose to support your body. Well, help is now at hand.

Nourish is the first cookbook brought to you by the team at Penny Brohn Cancer Care, and it shows you how to create simple meals, snacks and drinks that are packed with nutritious ingredients.

Opening with an explanation of the role nutrition plays in protecting against cancer – and how it helps alleviate some of the symptoms before, during and after treatment – the book provides clear advice on the power of therapeutic foods. There are recipes for juices, smoothies and breakfasts, soups and light dishes, main meals, desserts and baked treats – all of which are designed to optimise both your enjoyment of food, and your health.

Summerhouse

Sometimes, especially during treatment, you may not feel like eating, or feel too tired to prepare anything but the simplest meal.

Nourish has a chapter of recipes that are helpful for common side-effects of treatment – recipes like Ginger, Almond and Chocolate Cookies which lessen the symptoms of nausea.

The charity’s experience in working for more than 30 years with men and women with cancer has ensured a practical and informed approach to eating well.

Chef and nutritionist Christine Bailey’s mouthwatering recipes are highly nutritious, easy to digest and are designed to bolster energy throughout the day.

To order your copy visit www.ShopatPennyBrohn.com Director of Services Michael Connors explains: “Our gardens are a big part of what we do here.

They allow anyone affected by cancer to explore nature, to find peace, quiet and a place to relax despite the stress and anxiety they may be experiencing.”

The garden’s focal point is a summerhouse built on the site of the cedar and using its timber.

The summerhouse frame was constructed by apprentices from the Oak Frame Training Forum.

We are extremely grateful for their help and quality workmanship.

A magnificent 250 year old Cedar of Lebanon tree sadly had to be felled from the grounds of our National Centre in 2011, but in its space we are creating an intimate and secluded flower garden for quiet reflection.

Well informed We aim to provide people living with cancer with access to the most up-to-date information available – to help make informed choices about their health.

Our newly-published range of information

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The remainder of work is being completed through all weathers by our wonderful Garden Volunteer team, supported by a number of local companies and the Probation Community Payback scheme. The flower garden will be formally opened before the National Garden Scheme Open Day on Sunday 30 June.

sheets cover a range of topics including Acupuncture, Music Therapy, Imagery, Massage, Nordic Walking, Relaxation, Shiatsu, and Homeopathy.

The information sheets are available to download from www.pennybrohncancercare.org or through our Cancerpoint service or by calling our Helpline on 0845 123 2310. They are also

Clients report improvements in well-being after attending a ‘Living Well’ course We have been working with the University of Westminster to evaluate the charity’s Living Well courses, which you can read all about on page 4.

The initial findings are already very encouraging; with clients reporting a continuing positive impact on their wellbeing after attending a Living Well course.

The majority of respondents also said they had made positive lifestyle changes around diet, exercise and were continuing to use the stress management techniques recommended during the Living Well course.

The on-going evaluation has already established that when clients started the Living Well programme the most common self-reported concerns were psychological and emotional. On average these concerns improved significantly during the six months after clients finished the course.

Results from the full 12 month Living Well service evaluation will be presented later this year.

available on NHS Choices’ Information Prescription Service. So far 10 of our information sheets have been accredited by the Department of Health’s Information Standard – the kite mark of quality which demonstrates our commitment to producing high quality evidence-based information.

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Living Well across the UK Last year Penny Brohn Cancer Care launched a new national Living Well programme, which starts to bring the support we offer closer to home for people affected by cancer through the ‘Living Well with the Impact of Cancer’ course.

The programme is initially being delivered in areas throughout the Midlands, North, South West and London, providing our unique combination of physical, emotional and spiritual support designed to work alongside medical treatment.

The launch of the Living Well programme has been made possible thanks to a generous donation from our partners at the charity Walk the Walk. The funding has has enabled us to start the process of training a team of Living Well facilitators. So far we have been able to provide Living Well courses as far north as Hull and as far south as the Isle of Wight.

What Living Well delivers Living Well introduces simple steps people can take to live well with the impact of cancer. Ways to enjoy healthy, nutritional food are discussed alongside relaxation and breathing exercises to help de-stress. Courses are flexible and can be run over two or three days, or over seven weekly two-hour sessions, and can be held in a variety of venues.

Each course helps up to 12 people at a time and focuses on seven key areas: healthy eating,

the benefits of gentle and vigorous exercise, relaxation and stress management, emotional and psychological support, managing the impact on close relationships, and financial welfare.

Penny Brohn Cancer Care services are open to everybody over the age of 18 with a cancer diagnosis and their closest supporters.

Why is a course like this important?

Georgia Diebel, Living Well Lead Manager explains “The incidence of cancer is on the increase, and people are living longer with or after cancer. As a result many more people now need to know how to look after themselves following treatment. The buzz term in the NHS is ‘self management’ – whereby a person is encouraged to take control of their own health and enable themselves to be as well as possible.”

(see page 9), and Diane Carr and Sandra Babbings in Sheffield.

When Diane and her sister Sandra attended a residential course at the National Centre, it inspired in them a vision to host Penny Brohn Cancer Care courses at their peaceful venue near Sheffield. Last year Carolyn, Living Well Development Manager for the North, worked with them to realise their dream and the first course took place at Willow Lodge in December. The course was a tremendous success and Diane and Sandra, with help from a committed team of volunteers are continuing to fundraise in order to support further courses. Following the first course, Sandra received an email which read:

Working in partnership

“. ..I wanted to thank you for having had the foresight to bring Penny Brohn Cancer Care up here. I feel privileged to have had the chance to be involved in this and that their first course in the North was ours. It’s been a great experience and I’m sure you’ll see… how much everyone has gained by being a part of it.”

Many people living with cancer don’t find the support that they need, and in deciding where to locate our Living Well courses we have tried to identify areas where there are limited or no services available to people. In some cases we have been helped in this by our clients who have identified a need for our services in their local area. Examples of this are Nick Burgin’s legacy – A Life Well Lived on the Isle of Wight

As well as the ability to respond to people like Diane and Sandra, we have been able to establish new partnerships, with Cancer Networks, NHS Trusts, Private Hospitals and other cancer charities. The partnerships can take many forms, anything from a willingness to endorse and promote the Living Well course, to hosting a course or contributing to the cost.

Meet the Team In April 2012 Georgia Diebel was recruited into the new post of Lead Living Well Manager, closely followed by a team of four regional Living Well Development Managers. Georgia is a registered nurse with over a decade’s experience working for cancer charities and her team bring a diversity of healthcare services experience to the charity.

North: Carolyn Foster-Richards “My family’s personal experience of cancer and my background in complementary therapy are just two of the things that make me extremely passionate about working for Penny Brohn

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Cancer Care. I have been heartened that we have been so well received in the North and that we have inspired local people living with cancer to attend our Nicky Bancroft (second right) with Members of the Arden Cancer Network courses.”

South West: Caroline Seguro

Midlands: Nicky Bancroft

London and the South East: Supriya More

“I am very proud to be part of this new team at Penny Brohn and find it particularly rewarding to be able to bring new services to people who feel isolated, either as a result of illness or because of where they live. It is wonderful to be able to provide support for people when and where they need it.”

“The past 10 months have been really enjoyable, especially since we started to get some courses off the ground. It is so pleasing to hear people say how much the Living Well course has helped them; they are very grateful that Penny Brohn Cancer Care has reached out.”

“The diversity in the London population, and the various issues and barriers that people with cancer face in getting appropriate support, makes my work even more appealing and important. I am humbled by the response and feedback that course participants have provided so far.”

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Parliamentary launch

National Team of Facilitators As well as expanding our reach for people affected by cancer, the Living Well programme is also enabling professionals to join us and train as Living Well facilitators.

Caroline Smith has recently joined our team:

An official Living Well launch event took place at the Houses of Parliament in November, by which time six courses had already taken place around the country. A well-attended Parliamentary Reception was hosted by the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox, MP.

“ Getting involved with Penny Brohn Cancer Care has been a fantastic experience. The training for the Living Well facilitators has been tremendous and the National Centre is such a wonderful place.

Facilitating my first course was a great experience and privilege as I was the first Living Well Facilitator to deliver a course in the North of England.“

National Living Well Conference 2012

SCOTLAND

NORTHERN IRELAND

Carlisle

Our third National Living Well Conference, entitled ‘Supported Self Management: The Future of Cancer Services’ attracted an unprecedented number of delegates which filled the Garden Room at our National Centre to its full capacity.

Newcastle

York Hull

Leeds

Liverpool

Manchester Sheffield

Nottingham Norwich Birmingham Northampton

WALES

Cambridge

Cheltenham Oxford London

Bristol

Yeovil

Dover Southampton

Brighton

Exeter Plymouth

Isle of Wight

List of Courses

The majority of the audience were health professionals keen to learn more about the survivorship services pioneered by our team. Michael Connors, Director of Services set the context, outlining national plans for the delivery of cancer services, and how our

organisation fits into that plan. Consultant Oncologist, Professor Robert Thomas then inspired the audience with his insights surrounding evidence to support the benefits of exercise and good nutrition.

Helen Cooper, Sister in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre spoke about the positive impact our services are having on her NHS patients.

For our full list of Living Well courses see our online Course Booker at my.pennybrohn.org or call us on 01275 370 111. Some of our forthcoming courses will be held at: Midlands l The Welcome Centre, Coventry l St. Mary’s Hospice, Birmingham

North l Willow Lodge, Sheffield l Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology, Cottingham South West l National Star College, Cheltenham l Great Oaks Dean Forest Hospice, Forest of Dean London and the South East l Bagnall Centre for Integrated Healthcare,

Chesham

Walk the Walk – Thank you!

None of our regional development work would be possible without support from Walk the Walk which has funded this first stage of our Living Well programme.

In addition to the financial support it provides for services to our National Centre, Walk the Walk kindly donated an additional sum in 2011 to support the continuing development of our new regional Living Well Services. Without Walk the Walk our vision of everyone affected by cancer being

able to receive life-changing care would not be realised.

For over 12 years Walk the Walk has generously supported Penny Brohn Cancer Care. We feel privileged and proud to be able to walk alongside such an incredible organisation.

l Croydon University Hospital, Croydon

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Connecting with others …in person

Our new Community@PennyBrohn group is open to anyone who has been on any of our courses or sessions – along with their supporters – for conversation, inspiration and fun.

We share ideas, information, activities and mutual support, organising talks and activities with support from the staff at Penny Brohn Cancer Care. The group is evolving into an interesting forum for sharing ideas, mutual support of each other and general discussion about each others cancer journeys.

Please come along – we would love you to join the group.

Courses & workshops As always we have a busy schedule of courses and workshops in the coming months.

For our full list of Living Well (including Residential, non-Residential and weekly options) and Taste of the Bristol Approach courses, visit our online booking service at my.pennybrohn.org The courses listed above right can be booked by email at bookings@pennybrohn.org or, for more information, you can get in touch with our bookings team on 01275 370 111

All of the courses listed will be held at our National Centre, Pill.

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We meet at the charity’s National Centre near Bristol on the first Tuesday of every month, usually having lunch together as well as a more focussed activity or discussion. It is a relaxed, informal, warm and welcoming group – come and see for yourself!

If you can’t join the group at our National Centre in Bristol why not consider starting your own group closer to home? Groups from around the country will soon be able to meet online.

If you are interested in finding out more about starting up your own group please contact Sarah on 01275 370 126 or email sarah.macdonald@pennybrohn.org

You can share your experiences, support others and learn about cancer from people in the same situation as you, all from the comfort of your own home.

Through our community you can connect with other people, volunteers and professionals from Penny Brohn Cancer Care, find answers to health questions from other patients and get involved with debates around health issues relevant to you.

…online

Penny Brohn Cancer Care has set up a free online community with HealthUnlocked and we would love you to be part of it.

It’s easy to join and get involved, all you need to do is register at pbcc.healthunlocked.com or for more information or help getting started contact us on 01275 370 136 or email community@pennybrohn.org

Course

Frequency

Time

Treatment Support Clinic**

Every Monday

9.00am–1.30pm

Nordic Walking*

Every Tuesday

2.00pm–3.15pm

Self Help Techniques*

Every Wednesday

11.45am–12.45pm

YogaThrive*

Wednesdays, 10 week course: starts 17 April & 19 June

2.00pm–3.30pm

Healthy Cooking Demonstrations

Thursdays: 14 & 21 March / 11 & 18 April 16 & 23 May

Invitation to the Practice of Meditation

Single day course: 7 June / 13 Sept / 29 Nov Drop in after single day course

10.30am–3.30pm 11.00am–12.30pm

**maximum of 16 people *maximum of 10 people

Community@pennybrohn Courses Physical Exercise and cancer

5 March

Foods to nourish the spirit

2 April

Open group meeting

7 May

The Spirit of the Place: Garden talk and tour

4 June

Yoga for health

2 July

Books to inspire you

6 August

If you are interested in Community@PennyBrohn courses contact Sarah on 01275 370 126 or email sarah.macdonald@ pennybrohn.org

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How you have made a difference Antarctic trek raises over £51,000

Two years after he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, CEO of The UNITE Group Mark Allan decided to take his exploration one step further by embarking on a ski trek to the South Pole.

Covering well over 100 miles in the very inhospitable climate of Antarctica, with temperatures as low as -40˚C and an altitude of over 3,000m above sea level, Mark reached the South Pole on 15 December 2012. Along the way Mark raised a staggering £51,500 and with the money Mark raised from his Kilimanjaro challenge, he has now raised an amazing total of £66,700 in support of our work.

Jan’s Adrenaline Junkies descend down the Avon Gorge

Cleopatra’s Wardrobe Fashion Show

Going that extra mile

KPMG Rowing

Dressed as Captain Spock, client Jan Haworth, along with 20 friends and family members all in various fancy dress, descended down the Avon Gorge at our summer abseil. From Elvis to SpongeBob and Smurfs to Catwomen, we had them all! Altogether the team, along with other supporters of the charity, raised over £8,000.

Over the last 12 months 125 people have raised a total £56,000 for Penny Brohn Cancer Care by running in marathons, half-marathons and other races. From Bristol to London, New York to Lisbon, people have gone that extra mile all over the world for Penny Brohn Cancer Care.

BDO staff fundraise

We were delighted to be chosen as the BDO Bristol’s office charity and over the course of 18 months they cake baked, bed pushed, dragon boat raced, cycled from John O’Groats to Lands End, volunteered, dress downed and many more – all to raise a brilliant £10,250.

Accolade Wines cycle their way to £15k!

After Brenda attended a course at Penny Brohn Cancer Care with her sister she decided she wanted to do some fundraising as a way of ‘giving back’ to the charity. They decided to work with other local businesses and held a fashion show which raised £903!

A fantastic team of four from KPMG’s London office recently took part in Row100; a 100km indoor rowing challenge in memory of their colleague Oli who attended a course at Penny Brohn Cancer Care. They raised an amazing £11,434.

Long Table Lunch

Our signature event took place for its second year in 2012. Moving to Bordeaux Quay, one of Bristol’s finest restaurants, over 150 women enjoyed a beautiful three course lunch, entertainment, guest speakers and great company, whilst raising £18,500.

Pill Community Choir

Pill Community Choir and Holly House Jazz held a Christmas concert to raise funds for our As the 2012 Charity of the Year, we received Treatment Support Clinic. Nearly 200 people tremendous support from the team at ‘Accolade living near our National Centre attended and the Park’ as they raised an amazing £15,837. Staff got local Co-op donated mince pies, which helped involved in lots of different activities throughout the concert to raise a wonderful £1,060! It was the year but the main fundraising took place fantastic to with a Coast to Coast cycle ride across France. see so many local people supporting this service.

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By Sarah MacDonald, Client Support Manager I have been working for Penny Brohn Cancer Care for more than nine years, facilitating Living Well courses for three.

We all share what we are looking for from the course.

Each time we have a new course I see people arrive with tight, anxious faces, and then leave with soft smiles and laughter.

And then we start to talk about things that perhaps we’ve never really shared much before.

Arriving at a Living Well course for the first time...

Maybe you are at the National Centre to stay for a couple of nights, or attending a local course.

There’s that sense of nervousness, all those questions: What will the other people be like? Will they have the same worries I do? What if I’m the only one with this particular cancer, at this particular stage?

What you may not realise is that everyone is asking similar questions.

Then you’re welcomed in.

Everyone sits down and introduces themselves.

We begin to tell each other who we are.

The things we really love.

The things that bring us joy, give us a sense of peace.

Names for the feelings that have been flying around.

Some of our worries and fears, realising that nearly all people in the room share these.

We start to talk, share experiences.

We are all so alike.

The journey has been so similar.

We discover that the same kinds of things distress us, the same kinds of things help and inspire us.

We give each other ideas and support.

We cry and then we laugh.

We feel our human connections.

Leaving the Living Well course for the last time…

Maybe a list of addresses in your pocket, some new numbers on your phone.

You’ve had a chance to meet people, to share, to make friends.

It happens in the breaks, over lunch, sorting out lifts, it happens on the edges of the course as much as in the sessions.

You will learn about stress and relaxation, about supporting your immune system, about the importance of being active and eating well, about how to manage your emotions better– we know how important these things are to your health. But some research* suggests that another key to supporting our health is in the range and diversity of our relationships. It affirms the importance of having friends, having people with whom you can share kindness, care and support. We could be brave and even use the word love.

*Dean Ornish – Love and Survival – the Scientific Basis for the healing Power of Intimacy Vermillion 1998

Cancer news

For links to the full stories visit www.pennybrohncancercare.org/newslinks

News

Breast cancer drugs set for

Study shows starving cancer cells of key nutrient slows tumour growth Cancer Research UK 17/12/12

ational Institute for Health and Clinical N Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidelines recommending that women with a high risk of familial breast cancer should be offered preventative drug treatments.

Depriving cancer cells of a key amino acid dramatically cuts their ability to grow and multiply, according to a new Cancer Research UK study.

Lifetime risk of prostate cancer ‘has trebled’ BBC News 23/01/13 rostate cancer risk has risen to such a P degree that one in every seven boys will develop it, projections suggest.

preventative use NHS Choices 14/01/13

If you are interested in blogging, have questions or wish to read more then join the Penny Brohn Cancer Care online community at pbcc.healthunlocked.com

Ismena Clout: blogging for ‘The Independent’ 24/01/13 Secondary breast cancer: Chemo Brain Blues.

Blog-watch In every edition of the newsletter we try to feature an external blog by someone who is living with the impact of cancer.

Note: Penny Brohn Cancer Care’s inclusion of links or article titles does not imply any association with their operators, writers or publishers. Information is provided to you only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link or article does not imply reliability and endorsement by Penny Brohn Cancer Care of, and we accept no liability in respect of, the content.

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Make a lasting difference – leave a gift in your Will Whatever your age, an up-to-date Will is incredibly important. It’s the only way to guarantee that your wishes are carried out and that the people and causes you care about receive the gifts you want them to have.

When making your Will you need to consider your family and friends first but then, we hope, there may be a place for Penny Brohn Cancer Care.

Wording for your Will

We always recommend that you use a Solicitor when making or updating your Will. If you would like to leave a legacy to Penny Brohn Cancer Care, we would suggest you ask your Solicitor to use one of the following forms of wording:

Residuary Legacy (a share of your Estate)

I give to Penny Brohn Cancer Care (Registered Charity No. 284881), Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol BS20 0HH a (…………….) per cent share of all the residue of my Estate for its general charitable purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised officer shall be a valid and appropriate form of discharge.

Nick Burgin – a Life Well Lived

Before he died in March 2012, Nick Burgin wanted to find a way to help people affected by cancer on the Isle of Wight. He left a legacy of £5,000 to start this.

Nick was an accomplished sailor (a former GB International), a highly regarded International Race Official, a member of the Yarmouth RNLI Lifeboat crew, a great adventure partner and a good friend to many. “ Penny Brohn Cancer Care supported us in all the ways the NHS could not. Nick and I both credit Penny Brohn Cancer Care with the fact that he could get – and stay – fit enough to race ‘Riot’ throughout his treatment, that he could walk two miles and more every day and that he could enjoy and cook good food for friends, while maintaining a robust-enough immune system to be able to continue socialising more widely.” Sue Cassidy Burgin Through Nick’s legacy the first Living Well course took place in October last year, and three more are planned for 2013. Nick’s was “a life well lived” – and we honour Nick’s memory by fulfilling his legacy to support people living with cancer and their carers on the Isle of Wight.

Pecuniary Legacy

(a specific sum of money) I give to Penny Brohn Cancer Care (Registered Charity No. 284881), Chapel Pill Lane, Pill,Bristol BS20 0HH the sum of £(…………….…………figures) (…………….…………….…sum in words) absolutely and free of all taxes, for its general charitable purposes and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer or duly authorised officer shall be a valid and appropriate form of discharge.

We would be deeply grateful if you were able to remember Penny Brohn Cancer Care in your Will.

Your gift will help to ensure that we are still here in years to come – working with people with cancer, and those close to them, to help them improve the quality of their lives.

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How you can make a difference Our services are funded entirely by voluntary donations, and are offered free of charge to those affected by cancer.

A gift in your Will would help us to continue offering residential and single day courses, and one-to-one appointments with doctors – to provide people with relaxation techniques, nutritional advice, a range of information and support, and access to a dedicated Helpline.

If you want to know more about how to leave a gift in your Will I would be delighted to hear from you on 01275 370 073 or email legacies@pennybrohn.org Tami McMahon, Head of Fundraising

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Recipes to help you live well

Below are just two of the fabulous recipes that can be found in our new Nourish Cookbook. We hope you enjoy them.

Baked Sea Bass with Olives & Tomatoes SERVES 4 | PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 30 minutes Baking sea bass on a bed of Mediterranean vegetables makes it beautifully moist and full of flavour. It’s simple to prepare, taking only 15 minutes, and is packed with antioxidant-rich and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Serve with salad, or steamed shredded kale or spinach.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Protein 30.5g, Carbohydrates 3.4g of which sugars 2.7g, Fat 21.1g of which saturates 4.6g, Kcals 323 HEALTH BENEFITS: Sea bass is a good source of omega-3 fats and also provides B vitamins, magnesium and the antioxidant mineral selenium.

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Toast the coriander seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute, then crush using a mortar and pestle. Heat the olive oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, coriander and garlic, and fry gently for 2–3 minutes until the onion starts to soften. Stir in the thyme leaves, olives and the sun-dried and cherry tomatoes.

2 Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a large, shallow ovenproof dish. Using a sharp knife, slash the skin of the fish diagonally along each side. Push sprigs of thyme into the cuts. Sprinkle over the lemon zest, then put the fish on top of the tomato mixture.

3 Drizzle over a little olive oil and cook in the oven for 20–25 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Ingredients ½ tsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil 1 red onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed Leaves from 3 thyme sprigs, plus 1 small bunch of fresh thyme sprigs 115g/4oz/scant 1 cup pitted Black olives, roughly chopped 60g/2¼oz/heaped ¹/₃ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped 16 cherry tomatoes 1 large sea bass or trout, head removed, scaled and gutted Zest of 1 lemon Olive oil, for drizzling Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Flaxseed, Apricot & Cinnamon Muffins MAKES 10 muffins | PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 25 minutes, plus cooling These muffins, sweetened with fruit, are rich in soluble fibre with ground flaxseed. Choose them for a breakfast on the go or a healthy snack to keep your energy levels high throughout the day.

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Line a 10cup muffin tin with paper cases or grease the cups.

In a large bowl mix together the flaxseed, flour, xylitol, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Protein 5.6g, Carbohydrates 29g of which sugars 11.1g, Fat 5g of which saturates 1.9g, Kcals 182 HEALTH BENEFITS: Dried apricots contain soluble fibre to help bowel health. Their high beta-carotene content is converted by the body into vitamin A, which is a powerful antioxidant, quenching freeradical damage to cells and tissues and supporting immune health. Fresh root ginger is a warming spice that is frequently used to support the digestion and calm the feelings of nausea. Ground cinnamon helps to balance blood sugar levels.

2 In a jug or blender, mix together the oil, juice, yogurt and eggs. Add to the flour and beat to form a smooth, thick batter. Make sure there are no lumps of flour.

3 Stir in the apricots and ginger. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a cocktail stick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

(Store in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to one month.)

Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing, if needed 3 tbsp ground flaxseed 225g/8oz/1½ cups wholemeal plain flour or gluten-free flour mix 2 tbsp xylitol 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda A pinch of sea salt 1½ tsp cinnamon 125ml/4fl oz/½ cup apple juice 225g/8oz/1 cup natural yogurt or soya yogurt 3 eggs 60g/2¼oz/1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped 2 tsp grated fresh root ginger

From Nourish: The Cancer Care Cookbook by Penny Brohn Cancer Care with Christine Bailey © Commissioned Photography © William Lingwood/ Duncan Baird Publishers 2013

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Get involved Whether you’re after an adrenalinefueled adventure, or a more relaxed way to raise funds for Penny Brohn Cancer Care, there are always lots of opportunities to get involved.

Skydive

Experience the thrill of free falling from 10,000ft! With the wind ringing in your ears, and the outline of the fields below, our tandem skydive event on Sunday 7 April is sure to be a day you’ll never forget!

We simply ask you to pay a registration fee of £35 and then pledge to raise a minimum of £365. Alternatively you can pledge to raise £175 and cover the cost of the jump (£190) yourself.

Trekfest

TrekFest invites you to tackle some of the best walking trails the UK has to offer – the challenge being for everyone to complete the route within a set period of time. The TrekFest routes are as breath-taking as they are testing.

TrekFest takes place in two locations this summer – in the Brecon Beacons on 8–9 June and in the Peak District on 6–7 July. Both locations have two difficulty levels to choose from – you can choose to walk 27 miles in 12 hours, or to walk 54 miles in 24 hours.

To take on the TrekFest challenge, it costs just £75 to register (discounts for teams of five and six) and we ask each participant to raise a minimum sponsorship of just £300.

Dalai Lama

Passing under the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Bristol 10K has become incredibly popular over recent years and 2013 will be no different. To avoid disappointment, you can secure your place in the event for just £25, we then ask you to raise a minimum of £125.

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Long Table Lunch, Bristol

Our annual ladies’ long table lunch is returning on 17 May 2013. Women have always been at the heart of what we do, and we encourage guests to bring their female friends and family members to this very special event.

Once again we promise a wonderful day with exquisite food, wine, entertainment and conversation where we will celebrate and honour women and their achievements. This year the exclusive event will return to our National Centre. Tickets are £50–£55.

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Taking part in a 10K race is a perfect challenge for beginners or more experienced runners looking for a personal best. This May, we have two great events – the Bristol 10K on 5 May and the Bupa London 10,000 on 27 May.

The Bupa London 10,000 will take you past many of London’s most famous sights including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye. We ask for a registration fee of £25 and then for you to pledge to raise a minimum of £150.

Explore the ancient sights of India and discover the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama by trekking through the world’s highest mountain range, dotted with Hindu settlements and Buddhist Monasteries, in the fascinating region of North East India. The trek will end with a visit to history’s greatest monument to love – The Taj Mahal. This is an adventure not to be missed!

If you’re tempted by this challenge, we simply ask you to pay a registration fee of £299 and then pledge to raise a minimum of £2,950.

10K

Did last year’s Olympic Games inspire you to become the next Bradley Wiggins? If so, now is your chance to be part of the first Olympic Games legacy event, the Ride London to Surrey 100 on 4 August.

The 100 mile cycling challenge will begin at the Olympic Park, before passing through the capital’s landmarks and heading into the Surrey countryside to climb the infamous Box Hill, and then returning to the capital for an exciting sprint finish down The Mall.

To be one of the 20,000 cyclists taking on the course largely based on the London 2012 Olympic Road Race we ask each participant to pay a registration fee of £45 and then pledge to raise a minimum of £500.

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