Belfast Trust Cancer Support

20/08/2026

🧶❤️ Support Our Knit & Natter Stall! ❤️🧶



Our talented Knit & Natter group is proud to be raising funds for Little Heroes NI & Cancer Fund for Children


Pop by our stall today, in the Belfast City Hospital main foyer to pick up beautiful handmade knitted items and support two amazing charities.

Every penny raised will help these amazing charities continue their vital work.

Thank you for your support. 💛🧶✨

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

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19/08/2026

🧶💛 Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow & raising money for two fantastic charities 🧶💛

☀️😎 Summer Knit and Natter Stall 😎
Join us on Thursday 20th August 2026 between 10am - 2pm in the Belfast City Hospital Main Foyer. Browse our beautiful handmade crafts, enter the raffle and lots more. 💛 Cash Only.
All proceeds will go to Little Heroes and Cancer Fund for Children - two incredible charities that provide vital support, care and comfort to children and their families across Northern Ireland.
Macmillan Support and Information Centre, 77 - 81 Lisburn Road Belfast
☎️ 028 961 50077

19/08/2026

🌱 A Wonderful Afternoon of Gardening and Growing! 🌱

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Windowsill Grow Your Own: Gardening Workshop at the Macmillan Support and Information Centre.

We enjoyed an afternoon of planting, sharing experiences, and learning practical tips for growing herbs and vegetables at home. It was great to see so much enthusiasm and to have the opportunity to connect with others while exploring the benefits of gardening for wellbeing.

A special thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the workshop such a success - A huge thank you to Derek our Volunteer Gardener for all his wonderful knowledge & especially for his time!

Keep an eye on our social media channels for details of upcoming events and workshops.

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19/08/2026

There’s still time to join our Cancer & Wellbeing Choir! 🎵

Following a fantastic first session, we’re welcoming new members to this supportive and uplifting choir experience in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.

✨ No singing experience needed
✨ No auditions required
✨ Meet new people and build connections
✨ Enjoy fun, friendship and music in a safe and supportive space

Open to people living with cancer, those who have received a diagnosis, and family members, carers, friends and colleagues affected by cancer.

📍 St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Antrim
📅 29th & 30th August
⏰ 10am - 3pm

Get in touch today to find out more.



Macmillan in Northern Ireland Macmillan Cancer Support Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Southern Health and Social Care Trust Western Health and Social Care Trust Northern Ireland Social Care Council

17/08/2026

📢 Have you experienced cancer care and are aged 13–25?

The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service is looking for young people from across Northern Ireland to join our AYA Cancer User Forum and help shape the future of cancer services for adolescents and young adults.

We're looking for people who want to share their experiences and perspectives to help improve care and support for others. As a member of the forum, you'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Share your experiences of cancer care
✅ Help influence service improvements
✅ Review information and resources
✅ Work alongside healthcare professionals
✅ Ensure young people's voices are heard

Whether you're currently receiving treatment, attending follow-up appointments, or have completed treatment, your views and experiences can make a real difference.

The forum meets approximately four times a year, with options to take part either online or in person. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every voice matters.

📧 If you have any questions, please contact Angela Walsh at [email protected]

➡️ Apply today: https://bit.ly/AYAUserForum

Please share this post to help us reach young people who may be interested in getting involved.

14/08/2026

🌼🧶 What's His Name? 🧶🌼
Meet our lovely knitted gardener! 🍄🦋
He's got mushrooms on his hat and even a butterfly on his shoe!
Enter our "Name the Gardener Raffle" and he could be yours! 💛
🎟 £1 per guess. All proceeds will go to Little Heroes NI and Cancer Fund for Children.
You can place your guess at the Macmillan Support and Information Centre, 77 - 81 Lisburn Road, Belfast, or at our Knit and Natter Summer Stall on Thursday 20th August 2026 10am - 2pm in the Main Foyer of the Belfast City Hospital.

13/08/2026

📚 Book Club Reminder! 📚
Our next Book Club is on Friday 4th September 2026 @ 10.30am in the Macmillan Support and Information Centre, 77 - 81 Lisburn Road, Belfast.
This month we're reading LOST PROPERTY by Helen Paris.
Come along for a cuppa, a chat and some bookish fun!
Everyone welcome! 🫶💞

10/08/2026

🌿Windowsill Grow Your Own : Gardening Workshop 🌿
Join us for a relaxed and friendly gardening workshop where we'll plant herbs and salad leaves that you can grow on your windowsill and enjoy at home.
Places are limited so book early by phoning Macmillan Support and Information Centre, 77 - 81 Lisburn Road, Belfast 02896150077 or email us on [email protected].

03/08/2026

☀️😎 Summer Knit and Natter Stall 😎
Join us on Thursday 20th August 2026 between 10am - 2pm in the Belfast City Hospital Main Foyer. Browse our beautiful handmade crafts, enter the raffle and lots more. 💛 Cash Only.
All proceeds will go to Little Heroes and Cancer Fund for Children - two incredible charities that provide vital support, care and comfort to children and their families across Northern Ireland.
Macmillan Support and Information Centre, 77 - 81 Lisburn Road Belfast
☎️ 028 961 50077

31/07/2026

📚 Book Club Reminder 📚
Just a reminder that our next Book Club meeting is on Friday 7th August 2026 @ 10.30am in the Macmillan Support and Information Centre, 77 - 81 Lisburn Road, Belfast.
This month we're reading The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.
Looking forward to seeing you! Happy reading!!