Centrepiece - Autumn/Winter 2013

Autumn/Winter 2013

The newsletter from Penny Brohn Cancer Care

Centrepiece

In this issue: l National Garden Scheme l What difference are we making...? l Your Online Community

Helping you live well.

Welcome to Centrepiece.

I hope that this newsletter finds you well. As I write this I find myself looking forward to new challenges, having recently taken up the post of Acting Chief Executive Officer after seven years working in the community and services arms of the charity. This is an exciting time for me, but I would like to start by recognising the achievements of my predecessor, Glyn Berwick.

Glyn guided us through some ground-breaking times – under his leadership our services became free of charge, and we started delivering courses right across the country. I would like to thank Glyn for all he brought to the organisation, and wish him well for the future.

As the former Director of Services, I am very aware of the scale of the challenge that lies ahead – just recently Macmillan Cancer Support published its prediction that, by 2020, 47% of people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Our main aim remains for everyone affected by cancer to get the support they need, to live as well as possible.

I am delighted that you will be among the first to read about the findings of our recent Living Well course evaluation (page 4). The study validates so much of what we have always held to be the true benefit to those who attend our courses. These results will help guide and improve our services, whilst providing a platform for us to influence broader cancer care.

We cannot hope to meet the challenge of cancer alone, so I am particularly pleased to see the development of new relationships with organisations such as Cancer Partners UK and Prostate Cancer UK, and look forward to more partnerships in the future.

A pioneering charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care has always been an innovative and pioneering charity. The Living Well course evaluation article on page 4 proves that our initial instincts on what would help cancer patients were correct; and we are continuing to innovate 33 years later.

Last year we launched our Treatment Support Clinic in partnership with the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

The weekly Clinic provides practical nutrition advice, relaxation training and physical activity to help people get through cancer treatment. We are delighted that the Clinic has recently been recognised with a Runner-Up prize at the College of Medicine’s 2013 Innovation in Self Care Awards.

We continue to develop new services and courses, including a potential telephone counselling service, as we aim to keep pioneering long into the future.

We continue to be indebted to the great generosity of those who support our work and again thank you to all who support us – together we can help more people to live as well as they can with the impact of cancer.

Thank you

Baroness Jolly, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Party Committee on Health and Social Care presenting the award to Dr Catherine Zollman and Sister Helen Cooper, Chemotherapy Sister at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, on 11th June 2013.

Michael Connors Acting Chief Executive Officer

Together we are stronger.

We are excited to announce two new partnerships with organisations caring for people living with cancer across the country. Prostate Cancer UK have funded a number of special Living Well courses, and Cancer Partners UK will soon be offering a range of our complementary therapies at several of their centres.

Six prostate cancer-specific, Living Well courses will be available to men in the next

few months, in Bermondsey (South London), Leicester, Scunthorpe, Carlisle, Inverness, and at our National Centre near Bristol.

These courses will help men cope with the profound impacts of treatment, its side effects, and their long term consequences.

Ensuring that our services are available to everyone living with cancer, we are delighted to commence a long-term partnership with Cancer Partners UK.

To support the delivery of our Living Well services in their centres we have recently recruited a Lead Manager, Education and Training Manager and localised teams in the first centres offering the services; in Elstree, Havant and Milton Keynes – with four more centres due to open in the coming months.

By working together with other organisations we are able to reach more people, across the country, to provide the very best services for people living with cancer.

Ovarian cancer Appeal.

Despite claiming the lives of over 4,000 women each year, ovarian cancer is often overlooked in the UK. That’s why we’ve launched an appeal to raise awareness – and the £8,850 we need to provide Living Well courses to women diagnosed with the disease.

Helen Connor was diagnosed in 2011, and doesn’t know where she would be now if it wasn’t for Penny Brohn Cancer Care – in fact she has written a poem about coming to our National Centre for the first time:

What difference are we making...?

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Your Online Community

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‘Penny Brohn’

How you have made a difference

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Feeling nervous, feeling poorly I’ve come to this place unsure what will help me Entering a haven my pulse slows and relaxes A semblance of calm reaches out and embraces So much help, support and therapy How did I ever cope before I came here?

I wander the garden, the walk of remembrance My soul is uplifted as nature entrances So many resources to enrich my learning Cancer’s no longer fearful; I am surrounded by healing

Courses & Workshops

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Recipe

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Get involved

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by Helen Connor

To listen to an interview with Helen talking about her experiences living with ovarian cancer, and to make a donation of £15 – or whatever you can afford – to support women with ovarian cancer, please visit: www.pennybrohncancercare. org/ovarianappeal

National Garden Scheme success.

The gardens at our National Centre in Pill, Bristol, were open to the public on Sunday 30th June as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

Launched in 1927. NGS gardens now welcome over 750,000 visitors a year.

Our gardens are maintained and developed with the support of a dedicated team of volunteer gardeners and we joined the NGS to celebrate their work and to share the beautiful spaces which they have created with a wider audience. On the day we welcomed over 400 people; raising over £3,000 for charity.

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STOP PRESS:

Pat Pilkington passes away We are deeply saddened to announce that Pat Pilkington, Co-founder of Penny Brohn Cancer Care, passed away peacefully on 19 August 2013. Despite being aged 84, Pat was a Trustee of the charity up until her death, and continued to offer personal support to many people living with cancer. Pat will be greatly missed by everyone at the charity. A full tribute to Pat will be published in the next edition of Centrepiece.

Leave your mark in our garden “It’s fantastic that the garden opening was such a great success,” says NGS Marketing Communications Manager Chris Morley. “…the garden opening not only helped raise vital funds for cancer care but it also enabled visitors to better understand the essential care and support that is so important to those who have cancer – Thank you.”

Acting CEO, Michael Connors: “Volunteers make a huge contribution and no where is that more visible than in our wonderful gardens. A place of natural beauty, peace and quiet made possible by the hard work of an inspirational and dedicated team – Thank you all and well done on making such a fantastic open day possible.”

If cancer has touched your life, or the life of someone you love, why not celebrate them by sponsoring a personalised Paver on the ‘Celebration Pathway’ that runs through our glorious garden?

For a limited time we are offering sponsorship of Pavers in the final section to be laid.

To find out how you can add your message to more than hundred already engraved on the pathway, please call our fundraising team on 01275 370 073 or email fundraising@pennybrohn.org

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“ I was apprehensive of the unknownness of being at Penny Brohn, but it has just been amazing.”

Living Well participant

What is the immediate impact of attending a Living Well course?

Pat Pilkington

03/11/1928 – 19/08/2013

What began there in Germany worked Penny’s wonderful, intuitive vision, for her and the tumour regressed. She discovered over 30 years ago has lived for another 20 years. been upheld and I am deeply thrilled I learned from Penny that everything is to know that we have reached a tipping point in understanding what connected. compromises our physical well-being, In October 1980 we opened the Bristol and how we can find the long road Cancer Help Centre. We knew that back to wholeness. working at all levels of body, mind Pat Pilkington, and spirit, combined with medical Co-founder, Penny Brohn Cancer Care, treatment would have long lasting July 2013 and profound effects.

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Participants were asked to rate how they felt about their main concerns before and after the course. Immediately after the course a dramatic reduction in the severity of their main two concerns was recorded (a decrease means things are improving). Their wellbeing also demonstrated significant improvement after the course.

The Long View I was with Penny Brohn for some of the nine weeks she spent in Germany in the autumn of 1979. She had taken herself there intuitively understanding that her breast cancer had come about because of the ongoing stress of grief, following the death of both her parents. She had found gentle, healing therapies that fitted her understanding of how to nurture and help the body at such a time.

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The service evaluation, and its results, are a real milestone for us as it scientifically demonstrates that what we have been doing for many years to help people living with cancer really works. Armed with this evidence we aim to extend our services; to help even more people to live well with cancer.

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Here is a just a snapshot of our results, and we will be publishing a full report on our website www.pennybrohncancercare.org before November, so be sure to visit to find out more.

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171 people took part, both male and female, aged from 18 to over 80, with a range of different cancer types, and at different stages of their cancer journey. Participants were asked to complete quantitative and qualitative questionnaires directly before and after the course, and six weeks, three months, six months and 12 months later.

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In short, the results show that Living Well is making a significant improvement to the majority of our clients’ wellbeing, healthrelated quality of life and their concerns related to their cancer and treatment. It also demonstrates that clients are making real health and lifestyle changes as a result of attending a course; improving their diet, exercise and use of self-help techniques.

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Living Well courses provide a compact version of everything we do, so it was the ideal choice for a course to evaluate in detail. In partnership with the University of Westminster we devised a scientific project that measured the impact of the course on participants at regular points during the twelve months after they attended a course.

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For many years we have wanted to measure and understand the impact our services have on people who attend our courses.

With the help of the University of Westminster we have done just that – and the results are even better than we might have hoped for.

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What difference are we making to people living with cancer?

What concerns do our clients have before they come on a Living Well course?

(Combination of first and second greatest concerns).

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Concern 1 Concern 2

Wellbeing concerns

“The course has changed so many things in my life. I cannot thank you enough, it really was enlightening and I look forward to returning to learn more.” Living Well participant

What about clients’ friends, family and support?

What is the long term impact of attending a Living Well course?

Before and Overall Physical Social Emotional Functional Spiritual after course quality wellbeing wellbeing wellbeing wellbeing wellbeing improvement of life

…after 6 weeks …after 3 months …after 6 months …after 12 months

Anyone over 18 with a cancer diagnosis is welcome on our courses, as is one of their supporters. After completing our questionnaires, we discovered supporters’ main concerns were improved after attending. They learned about cancer, how to look after themselves, improved their relationship with their loved one, and found time to relax themselves.

Significant improvement over time Health-related quality of life, exercise, diet and the use of self-help techniques were all assessed during the 12 months after the participants attended a Living Well course. Improvements in wellbeing were identified by clients at points throughout the period, and many attributed these directly to their attendance. Spiritual

wellbeing – defined as our inner feelings of meaning and peace, which may or may not be related to a faith – demonstrated the greatest improvement. All aspects improved on average to some degree; highlighted here are where improvements were significant.

How do our clients rate the course after they have attended?

90% 92% 80%

felt the course met their expectations

found the felt the course met their handbook helpful after the course needs

Benefits over time after the course

86%

53%

reported an increase in exercise levels 6 weeks after a course

felt their diet had improved improved 6 weeks after a course.

However, many lapse into old habits after 3-6 months

What can we learn?

Thanks to the participants’ honesty and willingness to share, the evaluation has demonstrated the benefits that our courses provide to people living with cancer, and some useful pointers as to where our courses could be improved to ensure that our pioneering work continues to best meet our clients’ needs.

Countrywide courses We have already run over a hundred Living Well courses across the country, and are looking to deliver the course in even more locations soon.

Leeds

Cottingham Hull

Sheffield

81%

reported the course had helped them improve their use of selfhelp techniques

Sutton Coldfield Bromsgrove Kidderminster Redditch Worcester

Nuneaton Birmingham Coventry Rugby Leamington Spa Stratford-upon-Avon

Cheltenham Stroud Forest of Dean Pill

Yeovil

Swindon

Southampton

Harrow Homerton West Middlesex London Newham Chesham Thames Valley Croydon Chichester

Poole Isle of Wight

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Your Online Community.

We’ve set up a free online community for anyone affected by cancer. It’s a place to share experiences, support each other and learn about cancer.

Our community is your community – the conversations, the stories and the questions all come from real people living with the impact of cancer. You can also access support from staff and volunteers at Penny Brohn Cancer Care through questions and direct, private, messages to our helpline team.

The community has just been through a major update designed to make it easier to use and join conversations relevant to you; so there’s never been a better time to join.

Find out more and register today at healthunlocked.com/pbcc For more information or help getting started call us on 01275 370 136 or email community@pennybrohn.org

“ Support, compassion and a real sense that you can help yourself”.

Everyone who joins the online community has something to offer. It’s a great place to share experiences, to lighten the load, so you don’t feel alone.

Every member offers a wealth of knowledge based on their own journey, their own unique experience. The Penny Brohn Cancer Care community is great for sharing information and there’s already a huge range of topics and conversations going on around the side effects of cancer treatments, what has worked best for which cancer, living with a diagnosis and more… conversations and information you may not get anywhere else so you don’t have to feel alone, confused and frightened.

I find it reassuring that I can log on for an answer to my questions either from someone at Penny Brohn or someone

else who has been through the same or a similar thing.

Knowing there are people out there who understand just how you feel is very comforting.

It’s hard to hide your feelings, always having to put on a brave face for those closest to you. It’s healthy to let go, have a good cry, cleanse your system.

similar situation were doing. To learn from them what tools they use to get through a difficult time. Mindful Meditation, Healing, Shiatsu, Diet etc. are a heady combination in getting back to optimum health, repairing not just body but mind, spirit and soul.

When going through treatment, you may become exhausted, unable to socialise. I found it lonely during the long sleepless nights; my mind would go over and over my poor health and treatments, never able to relax. It was great that I could log onto the site and see what people in a

Being part of the online community has given me strength to get through some very dark days, the support from other members is brilliant and it is another way to access the support and services of Penny Brohn Cancer Care.

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How you have made a difference.

Teams Peddle for Penny! Bristol 10K Our supporters caught the cycling bug over the summer, as two groups took on European challenges. Firstly, a 14-strong team cycled from Portishead, near Bristol, to Paris – raising a superb £14,000 along the way.

Following this, just weeks after completing her GCSE’s 16 year old Poppy Thompson, and her 18 year old cousin Edward Botsford, set off from our National Centre on a 10 day ride to Berne in Switzerland. The gruelling 760 mile route saw the pair cross France on their way to raising a fantastic £12,692 to support our work.

Long Table Lunch celebrates womankind

Our signature annual event returned home for 2013, and raised over £25,000. On a bright day in mid-May, 200 women joined us to celebrate achievements and share a delicious lunch – complimented perfectly with entertainment and guest speakers. The event was held in a marquee at our National Centre’s beautiful grounds, and was kindly supported by Alastair Currie Events.

Debbie Taylor and her son Zack were just two of 50 runners supporting Penny Brohn Cancer Care in this year’s Bristol 10K, but their story is particularly special. Debbie used our services after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and ran the sponsored event with 15 year old Zack as a thank you. Altogether our runners raised over £8,000 – a big thank you to everyone who took part.

MoonWalk London

Walk the Walk is an incredible organisation that provides considerable support to Penny Brohn Cancer Care. The spectacular MoonWalk London is one of Walk the Walk’s key fundraising events, and we were once again proud to be involved this year. As well as providing 50 volunteers, a team of our doctors and colleagues joined the 17,000 walkers that set off at midnight on a Marathon or Half Marathon. A big thank you to all our volunteers, and to Bakers Dolphin for donating a coach for the third year running.

£5,700 raised at School Ball

Bristol Grammar School held an auction at their Ball after one of their PTA members used our services.

Midsummer Channel Swim

Terminally ill cancer patient Siân Clark – along with her swim partner Chris Gallimore, her brothers, and three other teams – took part in the inaugural Midsummer Swim at the Lido in Bristol. Setting off at 8pm the teams swam 21 miles (the length of the English Channel) through the night, while supporters enjoyed entertainment and a special banquet. The event raised over £10,000.

Get-Fit-A-Thon Morgan Lloyd and Clifton Asset Management held their second annual GetFit-A-Thon. More than 60 people took part in three hours of back-toback exercise classes, and raised £1,265 to support our work.

Exeter Swim

We were grateful to be selected as the official charity of the Exeter University Swim Team last term. At their Varsity Swim Match (which they won!) they raised an impressive £506.

Gerald Micklem Trust

We were delighted to recently receive a grant of £10,000 from the Trust, which has supported our work since 2007. The grant will enable us to run Living Well courses in Southampton and Chichester, to help local people living with cancer.

Thank you to everyone who has raised money or donated to one of our appeals!

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Be champion of your own spirituality.

Acting Head of In-House Services Lindy Gibbon considers; what if we practised ‘living well’ with the same dedication as Andy Murray practices tennis?

Back at the height of summer, during the Wimbledon championship, I was privileged to be running a two day ‘Stillness & Relaxation’ retreat with my colleague Julia.

I love all of the courses we offer, but the stillness retreats are my particular favourite as they give time to contemplate, reflect, meditate and be ‘in the now’.

We practice mindful walking and meditations taught to everyone on the

Mindfulness of breathing – counting the breath.

Living Well course and Approach; the retreats serve as a useful reminder to everyone about the value of these practices.

Participants are asked to share how their practice is coming along and any benefits they have noticed. Those who use mindfulness or meditation talk about feeling calmer or more peaceful; that they make better decisions as a result or that they feel a deeper sense of purpose and connection.

Not one person who uses their practice diligently (or indeed otherwise!) reports any negative impact, and clients who regularly meditate talk about the The basic principle is that you develop a practice place somewhere inside or outside that you can comfortably sit and meditate in.

To begin this mindfulness of breathing, relax and let go of tension in the body, begin to bring attention to the natural rhythm of your breath.

Now watch the flow of air firstly coming into the body, the cool breath as it enters your lungs and then in turn watching the out breath and the warm air leaving your This is a very simple technique that we teach body. There is a point in-between where at Penny Brohn Cancer Care, we recommend the breath changes and it is good to spend some time sensing that point as well. a minimum of 10 minutes for this.

There is a very long tradition in meditation for mindfulness practices that focus on the breath.

Cancer news News

Knowing the signs of cancer could save your life. Be Clear on Cancer

Julia and I were reflecting on how it can feel like a struggle to take that time on a regular basis, and she remarked that if we dedicated as much time to doing those things that support us to ‘live well’ as Andy Murray (and all the other players) did in the pursuit of their goal what a difference it could make – we could all be champions of our own spirituality!

Once relaxed then the practice begins.

You will count the breath starting where you want before, middle or end of breath and then count up to seven. You then return again to one and begin the process again counting to seven.

Although this might sound very easy to do it is in fact a very challenging process to stay only focussed on the breath. The practice is simple but not easy.

You keep counting up to seven until you come to the end of the time. Again take time to come out of the meditation and perhaps stretch or move the body.

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

Half of UK population ‘will get cancer in lifetime’ BBC News 07/06/13

The number of people in the UK who will get cancer during their lifetime will increase to NHS Choices 23/07/13 nearly half the population by If you spot any signs of cancer, 2020, a report has forecast. go to your doctor to get it checked out.

‘Intelligent knife’ tells You’re not wasting anyone’s time, and if it isn’t serious, your mind will be put at rest. But if it is cancer, early diagnosis can make all the difference.

significant improvements they have felt in their lives as a result.

surgeon if tissue is cancerous Imperial College London 17/07/13

Scientists have developed an ‘intelligent knife’ that can tell

surgeons immediately whether the tissue they are cutting is cancerous or not.

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

Cancer Care online community at healthunlocked.com/pbcc

Jo Redman: ‘Getting Better’ and ‘Dear Ella’ Jo began blogging in 2011 about her daughter Ella and her journey with cancer. Ella sadly passed away in November 2012 but Jo continues to blog and in ‘Dear Ella’ celebrates the legacy and memory of her daughter. Two unique and very powerful blogs:

If you are interested in blogging, have questions or wish to read simply-more.blogspot.co.uk more then join the Penny Brohn dearellabella.blogspot.co.uk

Disclaimer: 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.

The 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:

1 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.

2 Pecuniary Legacy

All of our services are offered free of charge so that people can get the support they need to live well with cancer.

A gift in your Will would help to ensure that we are still able to provide these services in years to come.

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

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

(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.

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 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.

How you can make a difference.

Course

Frequency

Self Help Techniques* Every Wednesday & Thursday

Time Weds: 11.45am–12.45pm Thurs: 12 noon–1.00pm

YogaThrive*

Seven week course starting 2.00pm–3.30pm 6th November Drop in after the 10 week course 10.30am–12 noon

Healthy Cooking Demonstrations

Thursdays: 5th & 12th September 3rd & 10th & 31st October 21st November

10.30am–12 noon

Invitation to the Practice of Single day course: Meditation 13th September

29th November

10.30am–3.30pm

Introduction to Healthy Cooking

20th September

10.00am–4.30pm

Nutritional Support for Living Well

18th October

10.00am–4.30pm

Food to Lift the Spirits

22nd November

10.00am–4.30pm

*maximum of 10 people

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A delicious recipe for autumn.

One of the fabulous recipes that can be found in our Nourish Cookbook.

Almond Citrus Cake. serves 12 | PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 2 hours 20 minutes plus cooling

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Protein 6.7g, Carbohydrates 7.9g of which sugars 7.2g, Fat 15.8g of which saturates 1.8g, Kcals 193 HEALTH BENEFITS: Using the oranges whole, including the peel, retains the citrus flavanones, which tend to be concentrated around the pith and peel. These phytonutrients have been shown to be particularly powerful against many types of cancers.

The oranges in this moist dessert cake give it a vibrant tang. It can be served warm or cold accompanied with soya or natural yogurt and some orange segments or other fresh fruit. Using olive oil, rich in omega-9, is an easy way to cram healthy antiinflammatory fats into your diet, and using almonds instead of flour keeps this cake gluten-free and high in protein.

1 Boil the oranges whole for 1½ hours or until soft. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 and grease a 23cm/9in cake tin.

2 Put the whole oranges into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add the lemon zest, eggs, xylitol, oil, almonds, salt and bicarbonate of soda, then pulse until thoroughly mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.

3 Bake for 45–50 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin before turning out.

Serve with fresh fruit, if you like. (Store, wrapped, in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.)

Name our newsletter and win a copy of our Nourish Cookbook!

A lot has changed since the very first issue of ‘Centrepiece’ was written back when we were still known as ‘The Bristol Cancer Help Centre’.

We’ve changed our name, our home and we now deliver cancer support services across the country.

Working with other charities, the NHS and healthcare organisations we are now able to reach out to more people living with cancer than at any other time in our

history; which is why its now time to give our newsletter a new name.

What we are looking for: We are looking for a name that instantly tells people what we are about, inspires interest and makes the reader feel welcome and relaxed.

It can be one word or two – though not too long – and should be as simple and straightforward as possible.

Ingredients 2 oranges, washed 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing Zest of 1 lemon 4 eggs 60g/2¼oz/¹/₃ cup xylitol 250g/9oz/2½ cups ground almonds ½ tsp sea salt 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Fresh fruit, to serve (optional)

We need you: Please send your ideas with a short explanation behind your choice to marketing@pennybrohn.org Our favourite three entries will each win a brand new copy of ‘Nourish – The Cancer Care Cookbook’ with the final name being chosen by a staff vote.

The closing date for entrants is 31st January 2014. The new name and prize winning shortlist will appear in the next issue of the Penny Brohn Cancer Care newsletter due in Spring 2014.

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

Get involved.

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

To find out more about any of our forthcoming events, or to register your place and begin helping people with cancer, please call the fundraising team on 01275 370 073, email events@pennybrohn.org or visit our website www.penny brohncancercare.org/events

Peddle for Penny from London to Paris

Join us for a 300 mile, four day sponsored bike ride that links two major capital cities between 23rd – 27th July 2014. This challenge has a huge added bonus that you really won’t want to miss – we will finish in Paris the day before the winner of the 2014 Tour de France sprints down the Champs Elysées. Join the team and be part of the magic.

Bath Half Marathon

Taking part in a Half Marathon race is a great challenge for beginners or more experienced runners, and we have places available in next spring’s iconic Bath Half Marathon on 2nd March. The Bath Half provides the perfect opportunity to set a personal best whilst getting a unique view of this beautiful historic city. Registration costs £39, and we ask runners to pledge to raise a minimum £175 on top.

Vintage Afternoon Tea, London Join us at the exclusive Shoreditch House members club in London on Sunday 6th October. For one day only, non members will be able to enjoy this private and beautiful venue.

Hosted in the secluded ‘Secret Garden’, our guests will enjoy a glass of bubbly, followed by a delightful selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones, all washed down with an abundance of the finest tea. We will also be joined by a guest speaker. Tickets cost £45 per person.

Virgin London Marathon

Ever fancied taking part in the World’s biggest fundraising event? Now is your chance to join our team in the 2014 Virgin London Marathon that will see you pound the streets of the capital, whilst supporting people with cancer.

Get in touch if you would like to join those running past some of the most famous landmarks in the world on 13th April. If you already have a place in the event and would like to support us we would love to hear from you too!

Join us in Cambodia in 2014

We are pleased to announce that our Autumn 2014 trek will take place in Cambodia, home to dazzling green rice-paddies and jungles dotted with Buddhist temples and ruins. In this adventure we will trek the hills, valleys and dense forests of the surrounding area whilst enjoying the beautiful landscapes and rural way of life. The famous smiles of this remarkably friendly country will carry us on to our finish point at Angkor Wat; one of the most renowned and impressive sights in Southeast Asia.

Recycling

By recycling your old printer ink cartridges, mobile phones, clothes, DVDs and CDs through Penny Brohn Cancer Care you can help both the environment and the charity.

It’s so simple, all you need to do is send them to the Fundraising team at Penny Brohn Cancer Care, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH or drop them into us. If you are recycling ink cartridges or mobile phones call us on 01275 370 073 or email your address to fundraising@pennybrohn.org so that we can send you a Freepost envelope.

Businesses can also get involved – get in touch to request a collection box which we will collect and replace for free when it’s full.

Become an Ambassador

Our Ambassador programme is for those able to commit generous support for our work on an on-going basis.

All Ambassadors are asked to consider making a personal donation of between £1,000 and £5,000 each year, and acting as an advocate on our behalf to potential clients and supporters.

In return you will receive unparalleled insight into how the charity operates, invitations to special events and other benefits in recognition of your dedication.

If you have any questions about the Ambassador programme, or would like to discuss our work in more detail, please contact Tami McMahon on 01275 370 140 or tami.mcmahon@pennybrohn.org

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Penny Brohn Cancer Care, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol BS20 0HH Tel: 01275 370 100 Helpline: 0845 123 2310 info@pennybrohn.org www.pennybrohncancercare.org Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales Reg Charity No. 284881 Reg Company No. 1635916