C’Siders started in 2016 with the aim of providing support for anyone in our area who is affected by cancer – whether a patient, carer or friend. We’re there to help each other but also to have fun along the way.
We meet face to face on the second Monday of each month, currently at The Centenary Club, 21 Jubilee Close, Weymouth DT4 7BG at 7pm. The club has ample free parking and a bar.
Meetings usually feature a speaker of interest and cover a variety of topics relevant to cancer but also some general-interest subjects or the chance to try out an activity of some sort.
There is always a chance to chat informally to other members and many lasting friendships have been made in this way.
We also meet for an informal chat on the fourth Thursday of the month over coffee, tea and cake. Check our Events list for venues and times.
There are table tennis sessions at Wyke Regis Community and Sports Association, Ryemead Lane, DT4 9NS on Mondays at 2pm. Attendees make a small contribution to help cover the cost of hall hire and refreshments. The emphasis is on fun and exercise, so come along and give it a go.
We also organise outings a few times a year.
In 2018, C’Siders helped set up C’Fit, a cancer rehabilitation exercise session, which is run at Osprey Leisure Centre. With a simple referral from a medical professional, patients can access the classes free of charge for 12 weeks, continuing at their own cost afterwards if they wish. C’Siders continues to support this both financially and with volunteers.
This is open to anyone in the Weymouth and Portland area, not just C’Siders – although of course, we’d like you to join our group!
How do I join?
Becoming a C’Siders member is easy and costs nothing. All you have to do is complete and sign a form giving us permission to add you to our mailing list. Once a member you will receive a regular update of forthcoming meetings, events and outings and will be entitled to any subsidy offered by C’Siders for these.
Contact membership@csiders.org for a membership form or ring 07392 935064.
You can find more help from other organisations listed on our Useful Links page.
C’Siders is recognised by HMRC as a charitable organisation, is completely self-funded and run entirely by volunteers.
If you want to know more, please get in touch.