Ostomy Mates

05/10/2026

What a set-up to celebrate World Ostomy Day! 👏

Come see for yourselves at Great Western Hospital - don't forget to grab one of our new leaflets 💜

03/10/2026

Happy World Ostomy Day! Come celebrate with us Monday 5th October at Great Western Hospital! 🥳

01/10/2026

Still some left!! Tesco Community Room… Ocotal Way, Swindon!

Thank you Pauline 😋😋😋

19/09/2026

We may have gone MIA on socials..our social media girl forgot to set her out of office before going on holiday 🤦🏻‍♀️

However, she's back! Expect to see more social media updates over the coming weeks! 💜

10/09/2026

Wow! Thank you to the Mayor of Swindon and Councillor Jane for visiting us 💜

It was a pleasure to visit Ostomy Mates at the Community Room kindly provided by Tesco Extra at Ocotal Way, accompanied by my Consort, Parish Councillor Jane Milner-Barry.

What an incredible and inspiring group of people they are. It was fascinating to hear their individual experiences of living with an ostomy or colostomy, often following cancer treatment or as a result of Crohn’s Disease.

The group provides invaluable support to people adjusting to both the physical and psychological challenges of living with a stoma. Some members have lived with their stomas for many decades, while others are only just beginning their journey.

I was also very interested to see the display of equipment used from the 1990s through to today, demonstrating just how much stoma care has advanced over the years.

For anyone awaiting this type of surgery, or who has recently undergone the procedure, I would strongly recommend connecting with Ostomy Mates. Their wealth of personal experience, understanding and support can make such a difference.

One of the important things I took away from my visit was how small, practical changes can make public facilities much more accessible. For example, when we refurbish public toilets in our parks, something as simple as providing a shelf for stoma care equipment could make a real difference.

I have asked the group to provide a summary of these relatively simple requirements so that I can share them with other parishes and organisations.

Thank you to Amy for inviting me and to all the members of Ostomy Mates for such an informative and inspiring visit.

06/09/2026

It is Sunday, the sun is shining and the football is on 🌞 ⚽️

So what sports do our Ostomy Mates like to play.. or watch?

03/09/2026

Today, Mayor of Swindon and Councillor Jane attended our monthly Cuppa and Chat ☕️

We had a lovely morning sharing our lived experiences of being ostomists in Swindon with them and having productive talks about stoma friendly facilities.

Thank you both for joining us today 💜

28/08/2026

On Thursday 3rd September, we will have a special guest dropping in between 1100-1300 at the Tesco Community Room, SN1 2EH as part of our Cuppa and Chat. ☕️

Using the clues, can you guess who? 🤔

26/08/2026

Support the Blunsdon Youth FC U9 Girls! ⚽️💜

Fundraising Project:
All proceeds from these bracelets support Blunsdon Youth FC & our teams chosen charity:
Ostomy Mates - www.ostomymates.org.uk/

Ordering Information & Guidelines

• How to Order: Message your size, color preferences, and any requested add-ons. Once details are confirmed, your donation can be made to finalize the order.

• Pickup & Delivery: Available within the Blunsdon area. Although can arrange delivery within Swindon, or postage outside of our local area!

• Handmade by a Young Maker: Each piece is lovingly crafted by a child. Please note that sizes are approximate and, while made with care, items do not come with a longevity guarantee or professional-grade finish. Thank you for supporting a young creator and her football team ⚽️💜

Our team is raising funds for Blunsdon Youth FC and Ostomy Mates this season. If we raise the most, the girls win a training session at St George’s Park!

Every gift helps—thank you for supporting our girls and a great local cause: https://www.justgiving.com/page/blunsdonu9girls?utm_source=CL&utm_medium=DT

Please share with your friends and family, as this will benefit all of us here at Ostomy Mates!

25/08/2026

What a lovely Ostomy Mates Sunday we had! 💜