Community support
We know that having a support network can make a significant difference to how you feel you can cope with a diagnosis. All of our community-style support services listed on this page have been created with you in mind, and we hope they will bring you practical and emotional support.
If you have questions or want to know about any of our offerings in more detail, please give us a phone on 01224 859222 or email wellbeing@friendsofanchor.org
Confident You

Find your voice
Find your voice and boost your confidence with our relaxed singing sessions.
Whether you’ve sung on stage or only ever sung in the shower, patients are warmly invited to take part in our sessions for all levels.
Classes are on Thursdays from 6pm-7.30pm at Get Active @ Westburn Park, and are led by Laura Pike.
This free weekly choir will take place in eight to 10 week blocks across the year, and patients are warmly invited to join the first block which is now active.
Email wellbeing@friendsofanchor.org to register an interest.

Fancy a dance?
Get your body moving and enjoy the science-backed benefits of music and movement.
Our mood-boosting, stress-reducing movement classes are now available to book.
These are suitable for patients of all physical and fitness abilities.
Sessions are on Wednesdays from 3pm-4.30pm at Get Active @ Westburn Park. They are led by Laura Booth.
This free weekly class will take place in eight to 10 week blocks across the year and patients are encouraged to join the first cohort which is now underway.
Email wellbeing@friendsofanchor.org to register an interest.

Try mindfulness
Why not try mindfulness, with our course that's designed to help you deal with difficult emotions, and improve your sleep quality too!
Open to patients past and present, this is an eight-week, fully online course. The next block begins on Wednesday, April 23.
Guided by our accredited tutor Louise Martin, the weekly classes are held on Zoom so you can take part from the comfort and privacy of home. Once you’ve graduated from the course, you’ll also be invited to our in-person mindfulness deep dive at one of our wellbeing retreat days.

Wellbeing retreat days
Our retreat days offer a chance to meet our wellbeing team and fellow patients in a friendly, informal setting, while finding out about the complementary therapies and services we have available for you.
Attendees can try out some of the wellbeing services we offer, such as massage and mini manicures at our pop-up nail bar on the day. Our on-the-day programme also includes a mindfulness taster session, deep relaxation, music and movement, and a delicious lunch to be enjoyed with fellow guests.
Our next retreat is on Saturday June 28 at King's Church, Aberdeen.
Keep an eye on this page for booking details.

Awareness Evenings
Watch this space for details of our next Awareness Evening and how to book.
All our Awareness Evenings are free and open to everyone, whether you're a patient, a family member or simply have an interest in the topic being covered that evening. .
Support Groups
Day | Frequency | Time | Organisation | Contact info | |
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Young Womens Support Group | Monday | Monthly | 10-11.30am | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Friends of ANCHOR patient community | Daily peer support | Friends of ANCHOR | Tap here to join | ||
Can be OK | Monday | Weekly | Evenings | Can be OK | Search 'Can be OK' on Facebook to join the private group |
CLAN Aberdeen Walking Group | Monday | Monthly | 10.30am-11.30am | CLAN Haven | enquiries@clancancersupport.org 01224 647000 |
Move More Walking Group | Tuesday | Weekly | 10-11:30am | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Breast Reconstruction Support | Tuesday | Monthly | 11am-1pm | CLAN House | enquiries@clancancersupport.org 01224 647000 |
Breast Reconstruction Support | Tuesday | Monthly | 2-4pm | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Myeloma Group | Tuesday | Monthly | 2-4pm | CLAN House | enquiries@clancancersupport.org 01224 647000 |
Buckie & District Cancer Support Group (for anyone affected by cancer) | Wednesday | Monthly | 7pm | Burnside Court, Buckie | |
Breast Cancer Group | Wednesday | Monthly | 2-3:30pm | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Group | Wednesday | Monthly | 2-3:30pm | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Health & Wellbeing Exercise Group | Wednesday | Weekly | 2pm-3pm | CLAN Haven | enquiries@clancancersupport.org 01224 647000 |
Health & Wellbeing Exercise Group | Wednesday | Fortnightly | 5.30pm-6.30pm | CLAN Haven | enquiries@clancancersupport.org 01224 647000 |
Gynaecology Cancer Group | Thursday | Monthly | 2-3:30pm | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Lung Cancer Group | Thursday | Monthly | 2-3:30pm | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Prostate Cancer Group | Thursday | Monthly | 2-3:30pm | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Keith Cancer Links Support Group (for anyone affected by cancer) | Thursday | Monthly | 7:30-9pm | Resource Centre, Midstreet. Keith | keithcancerlinksupport.org.uk 07969 957680 * On hold until 2022 Please reach for phone support until support group resumes |
Head + Neck Cancer Group | Friday | Monthly | 10-11:30am | Maggies | aberdeen@maggies.org 01224 645928 |
Sarcoma Patient Support | Days vary | Monthly | 6.30pm-7.30pm | CLAN Haven | enquiries@clancancersupport.org 01224 647000 |