A Huntingdon based cancer support group has received £1,100 in funds from the St Ives Rotary Club.

Acorn Cancer Support Group are the latest charity to have been nominated and receive funds from the Rotary Club.

The President of St Ives Rotary Club, Rotarian Sally Heffer Miller, presented the cheque of £1,100 to the Acorn Chairman, Simon Townsend, at the Acorn Group's St Ives meeting on February 21.

The funding comes just after the group celebrated its 25th anniversary. 

Simon Townsend said: "The group was set up to try and help fill a gap that existed in the NHS services.

"I believe that this is still the case many years later."

The Acorn Cancer Support Group have continued to give comfort and support to cancer patients and their carers since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A spokesperson said: "Many patients report that they feel like they're left in the wilderness after intensive treatment, and this leaves them feeling lonely and isolated.

"Networking with others is vital for them to continue their successful pathway through cancer.

"While many find it a big step to venture through the doors initially, most find comfort in being able to network with others familiar with cancer."

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Acorn run support groups every month in St Ives, Ramsey and Huntingdon.

Anyone who is living with cancer, as well as their carers, are invited to come to the group.

The group sessions have relaxation therapy, which is delivered on a one-to-one basis, group seated exercises, and light lunches.

Acorn group sessions are funded by the trustees, and donations like those from the Rotary Club make a big difference for the group.

Anyone who is interested in attending a session can turn up to any, or contact the group on 07739 934524.

Details of times, dates and venues can be found on their website: www.acornsupportgroup.org.uk