PEOPLE living with cancer, along with their family, friends and carers, are invited to a new community cancer wellbeing event at Newton Abbot Racecourse next month.

The event takes place on Tuesday November 4 and brings together local organisations, NHS professionals, and community support groups to showcase the wide range of help available for people affected by cancer, including advice on physical activity, financial matters, and mental health and wellbeing.

Visitors can drop in at any time from 9.30am to 1.30pm. There will also be two short talks during the morning including one on nutrition and healthy eating during and after cancer treatment (10.30am).

Julie Eason, Personalised Care Project Manager for Cancer Services at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, who has helped organise the event, said: ‘This is an opportunity for people to meet others living with cancer and to discover the local support available to them.

‘Everyone’s experience of cancer is different, and we want to encourage people to take an active role in their own health and wellbeing.

‘Connecting with others who understand what you’re going through can make a real difference, providing reassurance, comfort, and a sense of belonging.’

She added that research shows people who stay engaged in their health and wellbeing during treatment often experience better physical and emotional outcomes.

She said: ‘We want to make it easier for people to access the right information and support all under one roof.’

Ian Nightingale, Chairman of the Torbay Prostate Support Association, one of the groups attending, said: ‘A cancer diagnosis is life-changing, not only for the individual but also for their loved ones.

‘Even with family and friends around, it can still feel lonely. Local support groups can play a vital role in helping people through that, and this event will be an excellent opportunity to connect.’

The event is free to attend, and there’s no need to book - simply come along on the day. For more information, please contact The Lodge Cancer Support and Information Centre on 01803 656490.