Stay Healthy and Well!

Welcome to Community Wellness & Cancer Awareness Day! Join us at Wesley's on New Malden High Street for a day dedicated to promoting health and raising awareness about cancer.

Event Schedule and Details

10:15am Interactive Information Booths
Explore our interactive displays and pick up information leaflets on keeping active and staying healthy, understanding cancer risks, and accessing local support services and contacts (Kingston Volunteer Action, Active Kingston by RBK, Cancer Research, Macmillan Cancer and Kingston Hospital).

Refreshment Tea & coffee

10:30 Speakers:

Emma Hill, the Deputy CEO and Health Programmes Manager of KVA, talk on local community health projects.

Ms Archana Sood (Macmillan Information and Support Manager) - a talk on breast and gynae cancer awareness. Ms Olga Champ (Urology cancer nurse specialist) - a talk about prostate, bladder, kidneys and testicular cancer awareness.  Learn about early detection, risk factors, and prevention strategies.

Q&A

11:15-11:45am Tai Chi Exercise | Stone Painting | Health Screenings (TBC): 
Participate in gentle movement and breathing exercises to enhance relaxation and clarity. Alternatively, join a group to paint stones, sparking creativity and community connection. 

In collaboration with local healthcare professionals, we plan to offer free screenings, such as blood pressure checks and BMI assessments, to help you better understand your health risks. (TBC)

Let’s make wellness a shared journey!

Why Attend?
Increase Awareness: Discover available services in New Malden/Kingston and gain valuable knowledge about cancer prevention and early detection.
Stay Informed: Learn from experts in health and wellness fields.
Community Support: Connect with others and share experiences.
Healthy Lifestyle: Complement your Tai Chi practice or creative activity or social walk with comprehensive health information.

You're welcome to stay on & join our Thursday afternoon activity.

1:00-3:00pm Enjoy a game of Short Tennis with our members. As part of our Wellness Program, we meet every Thursday during the summer for a fun and healthy activity of Short Tennis Challenge. Don’t miss out on the benefits for your mind and body!

This is an excellent opportunity to connect with others and share personal or loved ones’ experiences with cancer, fostering community support and understanding.

We like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners: RBK Kingston Active, KVA, Macmillan Cancer and Kingston Hospital, for offering their support in this event. This event is funded by RM Partners, the North West and South West London Cancer Alliance, and administered by the South West London VCSE Alliance in Sutton, Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton, Kingston, and Richmond.