Oxfordshire Prostate Cancer Support Group
Newsletter June 2016
NEXT GROUP MEETING – MONDAY 20 JUNE AT 6.30 FOR 7.00, OXFORD GOLF CLUB, HILLTOP ROAD – WIVES AND PARTNERS ESPECIALLY WELCOME – CHANGE OF SPEAKER
Owing to late unavailability of the advertised speaker there will be a change of speaker and the emphasis of the evening will be slightly different. We are very fortunate to have been able to arrange for Dr Gill Dean GP to come and talk at short notice. Gill is a recently retired Oxford GP and a Trustee of UCare, an independent charity committed to improving the treatment and care of cancer patients through research and education. She will talk about the processes of diagnosing and referring prostate cancer from the GP point of view, and will touch on the role of wives and partners in supporting diagnosed men. She will be happy to take questions.
Please come along to hear and to discuss, and as always, bring a raffle prize if you can.
RIVER CRUISE FINAL DETAILS SUNDAY 26 JUNE, WALLINGFORD 2.30 p.m.
Directions:
Salters' boats depart from the riverside pool and park complex on the Crowmarsh side of the river (nearest postcode is OX10 8HB). Approach on the A4074 and turn down the A4130 towards Wallingford (through Crowmarsh Gifford). Just before you go over Wallingford bridge turn right into the park and pool complex. Parking is on-site opposite the paddling pool area and the Salters’ landing stage is accessed from the gate between the campsite and the swimming pool area. Currently, parking is free here on Sundays.
PLEASE BE ON BOARD BY 2.25 P.M.
There are one or two last minute places available for the cruise. If you would like to check last minute availability please ring George Goldsmith on 01235 763486. Friends and family equally welcome.
THE CHAIRMAN’S WALK – SPONSORSHIP?
As mentioned in the May Newsletter, I am seeking sponsorship in favour of OPCSG for my 125 mile summer walk from my present home in Oxford to my childhood home in Somerset. There is now a sponsorship page at https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/johngrundy1. Any contributions from readers of this Newsletter, their friends or colleagues will be most gratefully received and acknowledged. All the money received will go to further OPCSG’s work supporting men with prostate cancer and their families. Thank you in advance!
LIFE AFTER PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Professor Eila Watson of Brookes University, with whom we have collaborated before, has a new PhD student joining her team in an established research project. This researcher is going to be focussing on the experiences of couples affected by prostate cancer. Before she begins interviewing for her study it would be really helpful if she could do a couple of pilot interviews. Would any couple feel able to volunteer to be interviewed? It would take about half an hour to an hour for each interview, the man and partner would be interviewed separately, and doesn't matter what age they are. If you are willing to help, please contact Eila Watson direct via ewatson@brookes.ac.uk or 01865 482665. Thank you in advance.
DONATION IN MEMORY OF PETER COLLETT
We acknowledge with thanks donations totalling £275 from his family and friends in memory of the late Peter Collett, a member of OPCSG.
AWARENESS EVENTS THIS YEAR – COME AND HAVE A DAY OUT HELPING OPCSG
Can you spare an afternoon or a few hours to help us handing out leaflets, talking to passers-by, and enjoying an event? OPCSG will be at the following events this summer. If you can spare some time, please contact me as below. You get free entry to any of these events, and time to enjoy the show while you are there.
27 June – Cassington Bike Night; 23 July – Witney Vintage Steam Fest; 28 August – White Horse Show, Uffington; 25 September – Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride at the Victoria Arms, Marston; Sunday 2 October – Banbury Boat day.
DATES FOR YOUR DAIRY 2016 – MEETINGS AND SOCIAL
The committee have agreed the following dates in 2016:
20 June Dr Gill Dean; Sunday 26 June river cruise from Wallingford; 12 September Macmillan Cancer Care; 17 October speaker on incontinence issues (provisional); 10 December skittles.
More details will follow nearer the time of each event.
If you no longer wish to receive this Newsletter please let me know on john@grundybell.demon.co.uk or 01865 730110. For news updates keep an eye on our website at www.opcsg.org.
John Grundy
Chairman, OPCSG