CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE - LANGUEDOC
Tel: 04 67 44 87 06
Email: csf.languedoc@gmail.com
Website: www.csf-languedoc.com
Our branch offers linguistic, practical and emotional support in English, to people touched by cancer, who live in the Languedoc region. Departments covered are the Aveyron (12), Gard (30), Herault (34) and Lozere (48).
See the website at www.csf-languedoc.com for all details.
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DROP IN DAYS
February 23rd
March 29th
April 26th.
Every last Thursday monthly [excl.Jul/Aug/Dec] from 10.30 am - 4pm at 8 rue de la Fontaines (off Avenue
Pierre Azema) Montagnac (nr. Pezenas, on the Meze Road) – use Google Maps to locate exactly. Anyone affected by cancer is invited to come and join us. Refreshments are available all day, so whether you just want to chill out with a coffee and a chat with one of our trained volunteers, indulge in some pampering or participate in one or more of our variety of activities, you will be made very welcome.
Visit our website www.csf-languedoc.com or email csf.languedoc@gmail.com for more information about CSF to see how we can help.
DROP IN DAY - How it works:
Drop in days
10.30 am - 4pm at 8 rue de la Fontaines (off rue Pierre Azema) Montagnac. Anyone affected by cancer is invited to come and join us. Refreshments are available all day, along with a variety of activities, so whether you just want to chill out with a coffee and a chat, indulge in some pampering / reflexology or even do some line dancing occasionally, you will be made very welcome.
www.csf-languedoc.com or email csf.languedoc@gmail.com for more information about CSF.
Email csf.languedoc@gmail.com for more Drop in Day information.
For general information about CSF Languedoc please go to www.csf-languedoc.com
How it works:
WHEN?
Last Thursday every month from 10.30am to 4.00pm (monthly dates will be published on Events page), stay as long as you like, either all day or just drop in for a cuppa, morning or afternoon.
To allow for summer holidays there won't be 'Drop-in' days in July and August.
WHERE?
Montagnac at Le Mas de Fontaines, Avenue Pierre Azema, 34530. Access is via the rear entrance only, situated at 8 rue de la Fontaine - see GOOGLE map on Events page. Parking will be on Avenue Pierre Azema or on Rue de la Fontaine, but for disabled visitors only it is possible to drive into the Mas grounds at the rear entrance (limited parking).
FOR WHOM?
All CSF members (both active and friends of), existing clients and anyone touched by cancer in the community, regardless of nationality.
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED?
- REFRESHMENTS: Hot & Cold drinks and snacks.
- CRAFT ACTIVITIES: On a rotation basis, such as; card making, scrapbooking, ceramic painting, perfume making, jewellery making etc. Some will require advance booking and a small financial contribution for materials. Also we would welcome "bring your own craft" and share your expertise - knitting, crochet, embroidery etc......
- *PAMPERING: such as:- Mini facials, make up consultation, manicures, hand massage, reflexology, head massage.
- INFORMATION: Related to cancer and healthcare in the region, leaflets from other support organisations etc...
- BOOK EXCHANGE (also possibly CD's and DVD's): Bring a book and exchange it for another one.
- CARD SALES: Members will be able to make and/or donate cards, which can then be purchased by way of donation to our Donation Box.
* All treatments will be carried out by French Qualified professionals.
APPEAL: Do you have any board or card games (in good condition) that you would be happy to donate for our Drop In Days, to help provide a wide variety of activities. Also any unwanted wool, knitting/crochet needles
and material for patchwork, would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Alison if you can help with any of the above at nalikane@hotmail.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!
* Alison Kane is the Project Coordinator, overseeing the calendar of activities and staffing.
We have recruited a small team of volunteer members for the Drop in Days which includes:-
* Two active listeners (one for active listening and one for information giving)
* One volunteer to help Trish Walker look after refreshments
* One volunteer to coordinate the activities on the day
.....but, it is always useful to know we have extra volunteers available to provide extra cover as and when needed, so If you would like to help or become involved in any way, please do contact Alison at nalikane@hotmail.com - we really do need your help!
...and finally....... A very big 'Thank You' to all those involved in helping to get our 'Drop In' days up and running - not least to Mme Pull for allowing us the use of her function room at Le Mas des Fontaines.
Last but NOT least, our very grateful thanks to Robin Hicks and WoW for the considerable support given to us through our profile on this website. WoW is a very important source for awareness of our Association.
WoW note - We did not write this - nice eh? The truth is - this is a wonderful organisation which deserves every bit of support that it gets
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Helpline
All calls to the Helpline are answered within 24 hours if not sooner as we use an answerphone system, unfortunately we cannot man a phone line personally all the time.
For anyone not wanting to leave a message on the Helpline, we can also be emailed, leaving a phone number where we can call you back.
Events
We hold regular fund raising and publicity events throughout the year. These are usually open to the general public.
Drop In
We have a drop in day open for anyone to attend on the last Thursday of each month (except in July & August), at a Domain in Montagnac.
Join Us
We always welcome new members, be it people who wish to be actively involved with CSFL or people who just want to be kept aware of what is going on 'Friends of CSFL'. The annual membership fee is 10€ per person.
Meetings
We hold members meetings on a quarterly basis and encourage anyone who is interested in joining us to attend.
Training
Anyone wishing to become an active volunteer, who might come into contact with the general public while working for CSF-Languedoc, is required to undergo the training programme. Training within our branch is ongoing with all volunteers being given top up refresher training on a regular basis.
For further information, please visit our website: www.csf-languedoc.com or send us an email - csf.languedoc@gmail.com
CSF monthly 'Drop-in' Days will commence on
Thursday April 28th and last Thursday of the month thereafter, except July/August.
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THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
BOOK FAIR - Last Sunday of every month - January to November, Gabian
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Supported by WoW