Connex Readycall

28/09/2026

🌿💚 A little time for relaxation and self-care 💚🌿

We were delighted to welcome Tilly Martin from Gentle Reflexology to our Wellness Cancer Support Group at The Whitworth, Matlock.
Tilly shared her knowledge of reflexology and demonstrated simple hand reflexology techniques that our group can practise at home. ✨
🌸 Reflexology is a complementary therapy that can be used alongside conventional medical care and may help promote relaxation, support wellbeing and encourage better sleep.
A huge thank you to Tilly for sharing her time and helping our group discover new ways to relax and look after themselves. 💚
💌 Want to find out more?
📧 Email: [email protected]
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WellnessSupport 🌿

22/09/2026

Come along to our NEW 'Men's Club' 11am 24th September at The Brass Button - Ashbourne Ex Servicemen's Club

Meet new people, play pool or have a game or darts. Help us shape the group, tell us what it is that you need and would like.

If you would like to find out more contact us on 01335 348600

Connex Community Support

21/09/2026

16/09/2026

✨ A little Happy Place magic ✨

I was so fortunate to meet up again with the wonderful at the recent ,hosted by the lovely . 💛

Donna spoke so beautifully about her friend Jo, who was also at the festival — . And then, in one of those lovely moments of pure coincidence, I happened to bump into Jo myself! We got chatting about the work I do here at Connex as a Cancer Support Co-ordinator, hosting our monthly Wellness Events and creating spaces where people living with cancer can connect, relax and simply take some time for themselves.

Jo very kindly gifted me a signed copy of her beautiful book, filled with heartfelt poems to support us through everyday life. 📖✨ I’m so looking forward to sharing these words with our Wellness Cancer Support Groups — little moments of comfort, reflection and joy that can mean so much.

In fact, yesterday I had the lovely opportunity to read one of the poems to our North Dales group following our hand reflexology session with Tilly Martin from Gentle Reflexology, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. 💕

A huge and heartfelt thank you to Jo for your generosity and for sharing your beautiful words with us. What a wonderful gift to be able to pass on to others. ❤️

It’s moments like these that remind me how powerful connection can be — a chance meeting, a kind gesture and words that can stay with you long after they’ve been read.

Here’s to sharing a little more kindness, comfort and joy, one poem at a time. 🌸✨

16/09/2026

Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about volunteering Connex Community Support

07/09/2026

🌟 An inspiring day of connection, community and support 🌟

I was truly honoured to be invited as a guest speaker, as part of a lung cancer information day, organised and hosted by The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation in association with Queen’s Hospital Burton.

It was a privilege to speak about the cancer support services offered by Connex Community Support, sharing information, raising awareness and connecting with people who are currently navigating their own cancer journey. 💙

The day also provided a wonderful opportunity to network with other organisations working across the cancer support sector, all united by a shared commitment to helping individuals, families and communities affected by cancer.

Most importantly, it was a chance to listen, share experiences and let people know that they don’t have to face their journey alone. 🤝

A truly inspiring and uplifting day, filled with conversation, laughter, community and support. ❤️

Thank you to everyone involved for creating such a welcoming and meaningful event — and for the opportunity to be part of it.

07/09/2026

NEW - Meet & Eat - 12noon 10th September, The Brass Button Ashbourne Ex Servicemen's Club

Come along, good company and great food - we look forward to meeting you there.

24/08/2026

🌿 A moment to breathe, connect & feel lighter 🌿

We were delighted to be kindly hosted by Shepherds Rest Holistic Therapy for a beautiful woodland activity with our Cancer Support Group.

Time spent amongst nature, feeling the breeze on our faces, reconnecting with ourselves and enjoying a guided meditation created a truly calming and restorative experience. 🌳✨

Our group left feeling lighter, calmer and more connected — a wonderful reminder of the positive impact that time in nature can have.

💚 Connex Community Support hosts monthly wellness sessions across the Ashbourne and Matlock areas, supporting people living with and beyond cancer.

If you’d like to find out more about our Cancer Support Group, please contact [email protected]

Proud to be part of our local Derbyshire Dales community. 💚

21/08/2026

➡️ We have volunteer opportunities in Matlock and Darley Dale.

➡️ Visits are planned to fit around your life and commitments and mileage expenses reimbursed.

➡️ Support a local charity that really makes a difference to local people.

Connex Community Support

19/08/2026

We were thrilled to welcome Anna from dancingforhealth to our cancer support wellness session at The Whitworth this week.

Our monthly sessions are friendly & relaxed with a focus on wellbeing, connection & support.

Each month features a gentle wellness activity designed to help you feel your best.

If you’d like to know more, please contact [email protected]
Or call us on 01335 348600