Yorkshire Cancer Community

05/06/2026

We had a wonderful time at Leeds United Centenary Pavilion on Tuesday for the NHS West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance event Celebrating Innovation Through Collaboration. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the great work that’s being done around our region, and connect with colleagues and partners from other charities and organisations involved in cancer care and research. We were thrilled to discover the winner of the Paul Vose legacy award was our very own trustee and treasurer Stephen Halstead, for his contributions to developing the focus and role of YCC in line with the National Cancer Plan whilst ensuring that the voice of the patient is not lost. The trophy was donated by Dr Stewart Manning and presented by Paul Vose’s widow Jayne. Stephen is pictured collecting his award with L-R Jayne Vose, Jason Pawluk, director of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance, Stephen Halstead and Christine Talbot, who hosted the event. Paul was a trustee, treasurer and Cancer Champion of YCC and was a member of the Cancer Alliance patient panel. He very sadly passed away in May last year, and this award will create a lasting legacy in his honour.

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating such an incredible event.

05/06/2026

The Eden Project have TWO amazing community initiatives, coming together for one big weekend of friendship, food, fun and action on 5-8 June 2026.

🥘 THE BIG LUNCH

Running annually since 2009, The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get together for neighbours and communities when millions of people come together to share friendship, food and fun on the first weekend in June.

Over 10 million people took part in 2025 alone!

👏 THE BIG HELP OUT

The Big Help Out started in 2023, encouraging people to have a go at volunteering, lend a hand and make a difference. Millions of people took part in 2023 and again in 2024, as charities offered simple opportunities for people to find out more and see what volunteering was all about.

This includes Yorkshire Cancer Community, would you be able to spare a few hours each month to help us with our fundraising and awareness?

Message [email protected] to find out how you can get involved with YCC.

04/06/2026

THANK YOU!!

To our incredible volunteers who we really can't thank enough!

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

Bringing the smiles and energy every day!

Thank you to each and every one of you.

02/06/2026

HEY HEY HEY!

It's Volunteers Week and we'd love for you to celebrate a whopping 42 years of wonderful contributions to our communities, making them stronger every day.

We would love to hear who you want to thank (in the comments) below for their volunteering in your community or organisation.

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Just before we turn the page to June, let's round of Meaningful May with Action for Happiness prompt for today.

What would yours be?

https://actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may

28/05/2026

Excited to be part of this!
Email us to book on to our volunteer information session [email protected]

Find out what's on in Volunteers' Week in Wakefield District 🌟

We've just shared a map of taster activities happening next week (1-7 June) for anyone interested in volunteering and giving back to the community.

Find the map 🔗 link in bio.

The map was created in collaboration with Wakefield District's Volunteer Managers Network and features brilliant local organisations:

St George's Community Centre
Memory Action Group
Yorkshire Cancer Community
Age UK Wakefield District
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Wakefield Hospice
Empath Theatre
Trinity Mission Castleford
The Prince of Wales Hospice

From gardening to costume cataloguing, there's loads on!

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

📢 Reminder: Join us tomorrow to get to know our service! Our Art to Heart, Yoga, and Meditation sessions won’t be running, but come along to our Open Day instead!

If you or a loved one has been affected by cancer, please know you are not alone. We warmly welcome you to our Bradford Open Day- a chance to meet the team, learn about the support available, and spend time in a friendly and understanding environment.

📅 Friday 29th May
🕚 11:00am-3:00pm
📍 Sedbergh Youth and Community Centre, Huddersfield Road, BD6 1DJ

For 38 years, Cancer Support Yorkshire has supported local people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis, offering both practical and emotional support for patients and their families.

On the day, you can find out more about:
✨ Complementary therapies
✨ Counselling
✨ Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
✨ Support groups
✨ Welfare Rights advice and practical support

There will also be relaxing taster sessions and short talks throughout the day, including meditation, counselling introductions, and women’s therapies.

Whether you’re looking for support, information, or simply a friendly chat, everyone is welcome.

For more information please call us on 01274 776688. 📞