In A Field of Daisies

This morning I went on a little tour of Romsey a town about 9 miles away. I wanted to find out more about the Wessex Cancer Trust and Romsey is the closest place where there is an outreach base. There is a shop which brings in money for the trust by selling all sorts of second hand things and WCT gifts. The staff were lovely and we had a bit of a chat. I left armed with Daisy notelets, paper, fridge magnets. On the way out I noticed a building, opposite with lots of info about WCT in the window.
This was the Jane Scarth House. I went in and was met by a very welcoming and lovely lady called Sylvia Shepherd. I explained that I wanted to find out more about the WCT and why. She invited me to sit and have a chat.

First of all the WCT had recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.
The Wessex Cancer Trust was established in 1981 to provide relief for those suffering form cancer, to promote research into cancer and to advance education into its causes, prevention and treatment.
In all they have raised over £11 million to fund all sorts of projectss. Including funding specialised nursing care and wards, mobile mammography vehicles and support for cancer sufferers and their families, both practical and financial.


The Jane Scarth House is an amazing resource. Experiencing cancer in any form is frightening and the Jane Scarth House provide invaluable practical and emotional support in the form of a drop in centre. There is a trained group of counselors, aromatherapy room, reflexologist and a small caring network of 'Befrienders'. Walking into the building you immediately feel welcome and at ease. Sylvia was very easy to talk to and we had a good chat about the work of the Trust, my experience of cancer in our family and how the fitness plan was going. She is also on the Advisory Board at Radio Solent. If you know of anyone in the Wessex area who is experiencing cancer get in contact with the WCT Jane Scarth House, treatment is free and it's so good to have that kind of support from people who understand.

My visit to Romsey has really helped me to focus on why we are involvedd with the Daisy Appeal. I am having the time of my life getting fitter and making new friends so it is good to remember the Daisy Appeal and what it's for.