Call us: 01827 899 590 or 07368 265 984
Reg. Charity No. 1136569
I have known about the centre for some time but it was after a talk I attended about the charity that I decided to look into volunteering at the centre.
I have been a volunteer for other organisations for many years and always found it a very fulfilling role. I decided to volunteer at the centre having had friends and family affected by cancer.
I have found the centre to be a warm welcoming space and look forward to spending time with all the lovely people there.
This wonderful organisation personally helped me since 2013 when I was diagnosed with a life altering chronic illness.
The support and comfort I received through TWCSC has been so valuable that I now volunteer to raise awareness and help others who may need reassurance, guidance and support.
7 years ago at the age of 35 a scared women walked into the cancer centre looking for help after a breast cancer diagnosis, fearful of what the future held for her. After 9 months of treatment, with many up and downs along the way, I finished treatment, but not my association with the centre. I’d been supported along the way and wanted to get out there and make a difference to show people there can be life after cancer and hopefully be a positive role model for people.
My primary role as part of the Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre is to raise awareness, and hopefully some sponsorship along the way, by taking part in crazy events, usually now involving running silly distances like half and a full marathons. You will find me pounding the streets of Tamworth and at a race near you often wearing my latest charity vest. Cancer has given me a new direction and purpose in life, the centre has given me a focus to target my fundraising efforts, a place where I feel totally at home and I’m proud to support.
I started volunteering in 2014 because my daughter Paula is the Centre Manager and I wanted to support her. Her Dad and I are very proud of what she has achieved. Also, I am a breast cancer survivor and wanted to give something back. There wasn’t anywhere to go for support when I was diagnosed and going through treatment. I really wish I’d have had somewhere like TWCSC to turn to.
I volunteer one day a week at the centre and help with fundraising events. I thoroughly enjoy my time volunteering and have made some lifelong friends.
In 2019 I went along to the Centre with my husband, following his terminal diagnosis, to find out what support they could offer us. We were greeted immediately by a lovely volunteer and taken to Paula. She was so warm, friendly and compassionate, putting us at ease immediately. We learned how the Centre could help over the months ahead. I was so impressed, I asked “do you need volunteers? ” to which she replied “we always need volunteers”. That’s how it started.
My hubby found great comfort in going along to chat to other clients and volunteers and I helped where I could, which I found so rewarding and took my mind off what was ahead. Helping others focuses your mind. Sadly I lost my hubby in March 2020 and even though the Centre has been closed during the coronavirus pandemic the friends I’ve made there have been so wonderfully supportive and I can’t thank them enough. I look forward to it reopening so I can, in someway, repay their kindness.
I’ve been involved with the charity for 10 years.
I first came to the Centre as a client, and when I received the support, I wanted to give something back, so I became a volunteer, and never looked back.
I became a volunteer to help because the Centre Manager is my wife and I can see how passionate she is about the charity so I want to support her however I can.
I mainly help with I.T. issues, designing promotional materials and also helping out at fundraising events. I love being a part of this special place and wish I could offer more time.
Cancer has come close to my home over the last few years. One of my closest friends lost his short, but very fierce fight to brain cancer. My brother in law still fights the turmoil his body has been left in after throat cancer. Two of my very close friends put a very brave face on when trying to celebrate Mothers Day.
Over the years I have worked in various environments, studied counselling and volunteered at local charities and events. Due to a change in my own circumstance and my children really just needing me for a Taxi service, I wanted to see if I can put my spare time to a better use.After seeing the good work, the warm and welcoming environment Paula and the team have created I wanted to see if I can help in anyway. Even if its just working on my tea making skills or being able to reach the top shelf when others cannot – sometimes its the small things that can make a difference.
I have been a hairdresser for over 30 years and get a lot out of making people feel good about themselves.
I have been a volunteer at TWCSC since 2013 helping people to choose wigs, cutting and styling the wigs, helping with headscarves and shaving people’s hair during chemotherapy. I chose to become a volunteer because I think it is important to offer time and skills to help people in need.
I would recommend that everybody does some voluntary work if they are able.
In 2008 I was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer. It came as a real shock as I was a sporty 25-year-old at the time. Thankfully after 2 operations and 9 weeks of chemotherapy I was given the all clear. While going through my treatment I would have really benefitted in talking to other males who might have been going through similar experiences or have been affected by the disease.
I have been involved with the charity since 2010 when I set up the male support group. I aim to provide a relaxing and confidential environment for blokes to chat through what they are going through. Speaking to people who have been in similar situations has helped many chaps over the years, so I am proud to lead this group.
The centre is a wonderful place which does so much great work for people who need support and guidance. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming; it feels like a family when you walk through the doors. There are always lots of different events and different groups to help cater for everyone. It really is a special place.
As a qualified nurse with experience in Intensive care and Palliative cate nursing I saw first hand the positive effects of therapeutic touch.
I have been lucky enough to support people with life limiting, life changing illnesses through offering various holistic therapies. One of those was my wonderful sister who lost her own battle, but I was able to reduce the negative symptoms she experienced during her treatment.
TWCSC is a wonderful place which offers support and laughter, to all who face challenging illnesses and I feel privileged to be part of a fabulous team.
When my sister was diagnosed with cancer in her mid-thirties, the centre was there offering support practically and emotionally, it was a place to talk, share, learn, and form new friendships. The team understood it was not just the impact on the person with cancer it had a ripple effect on the rest of the family, and I felt that warm welcome too.
Nine years later I have since gained a qualification in cancer support, had some training with Macmillan, and undertaken several years of academic study with an aim to become a qualified counsellor where one of my placements has been at Marie Curie Hospice in Solihull. These skills I feel are invaluable to help listen when people are facing challenges, and I see this as a way of giving back to the centre for the support that has been offered to my family and me.
In 2019 I first visited the Centre as a Client after being diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer.
I was anxious and unclear about so many things and at that point I wasn’t sure what the Centre had to offer.
Three years on it has been a great source of support, friendship and fun so I spoke to Paula about volunteering in the hope I can offer back some of the help I’ve received.
My wife Julia was originally a client at TWCSC, then became a volunteer and she is now a Trustee. I retired from work in 2021 and wanted to volunteer to give something back to the place that helped us, as a family, at one of the hardest times we have had to endure.
It is such a vibrant, happy place and I am really pleased to be a part of it.
I first visited the Tamworth Wellbeing and Cancer Support Centre as part of my volunteering role with Support Staffordshire, an organisation helping local charities. This role ended due to Covid but I joined the Tamworth Sewing volunteers making items for front line staff: washbags, scrubs, face coverings etc.
Although I love gardening, sewing and knitting I wanted to be with people and volunteering fills that need, so contacting TWCSC was the obvious answer for me. After a chat we felt that helping on one of the craft days was a good option so I visited the centre again. The environment was as I had remembered, comforting and welcoming and the support for the clients was evident as they enjoyed various crafts with plenty of chatting, tea and biscuits.
I decided I definitely wanted to be part of the team.
After my retirement I wanted to do something with my time but I wasn’t sure what. I then attended a charity event with my sister and stumbled across the Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre. Coincidentally I used to work with Paula so it was easy to approach her and offer my time as a volunteer.
Since volunteering I have made lots of new friends for life and I enjoy a varied social life. I absolutely love my time at the centre and would be lost without it.
We provide free therapies to our clients including holistic therapies and nail treatments.
We now need 1 volunteer nail technician and 2 holistic therapists. Hours are negotiable and can be discussed. Even 4 hours a fortnight will be a huge help to us.
Our clients deserve to be pampered so please help us to make that happen if you possibly can.
If you are interested please contact Paula Da-Silva on 01827 899590 or email [email protected].
On Saturday 14 th July from 7 pm until late why not join us at Wilnecote Parish Hall (Watling Street opposite the McDonalds) for a Charity Ladies Night – simple format DJ and dancing around your handbag and having a laugh while raising much needed and appreciated funds for Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre & a Breast Cancer Charity
We have no licence so please BRING YOUR OWN BOOZE ?
Tickets are £10 inc a welcome cocktail
Tickets can be purchased from TWCSC or from the organisers listed below. You can pay via Just Giving on this link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/charityladiesnight2018
There will be a raffle and tombola (any donations towards these will be appreciated)
Organisers : Zoe Fletcher, Sam Bowyer, Margaret Brown, Paula Da-Silva and Liz Fletcher
Please join us on Friday 25th May from 8pm for Big Al’s Listening Music Quiz at The Aldergate Club.
Tickets are £5 per person which will include a buffet.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Paula Da-Silva on [email protected] or calling 01827 899590. Tickets can also be purchased direct from the club.
You can pay for the tickets either by cash or Just Giving https://
If you are paying via Just Giving please remember to leave your name and amount of tickets required.
All proceeds will go directly back to the Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
Please join us at our Rock Choir Concert ‘the choir that rocks’ with Sonia Eyre.
This event will be held on Saturday 12th May from 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm)
The address is 29 Church St, Tamworth B79 7BX
Tickets are £7 each including refreshments (a glass of wine or a soft drink).
Tickets can be paid for either by cash or by donating to the Just Giving page, but please remember to leave your name and number of tickets required.
To book your tickets please call Paula on 01827 899590 or email [email protected]
All proceeds will be going to the Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
Please join us on Friday 21st September from 8pm for our Beer & Skittles night at The Aldergate Club.
Tickets are £5 per person which will include a buffet.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Paula Da-Silva on [email protected] or calling 01827 899590. Tickets can also be purchased direct from the club.
On Friday 22nd March at Wilnecote Working Men’s Club we will be hosting a charity event in aid of Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
The evening will be hosted by Mark Paul from Radio Tamworth, and we will be entertained by vocal harmony group ‘4th Avenue’.
A vocal harmony group based in the Midlands, made up of four friends who have a combined 50 years of experience touring the UK and Europe as solo artists, decided to combine talents to create something special with 4th Avenue
Compared by many to The Overtones due to their vocal range, slick routines and great cover versions of classic songs, they provide shows for every occasion.
Doors open at 7pm with the fun starting at 8pm.
Tickets are £15 each but you can purchase your tickets before Friday 1st February 2019 for the early bird discount price of only £12.50.
To purchase tickets contact Paula Da-Silva on 01827 899590 or email [email protected]
When paying for tickets on Just Giving please remember to leave your name – Just Giving Link
On Friday 16th November at Two Gates Club we will be hosting a charity event in aid of Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
The evening will be hosted by Mark Paul from Radio Tamworth, and we will be entertained by a fabulous Take That tribute act Ta3ke.
Doors open at 7pm with the fun starting at 8pm.
Tickets are £10 each and can be purchased by contacting Paula Da-Silva on 01827 899590 or email [email protected]
Tickets can be paid for in cash at the Centre, or by sending a cheque payable to TWCSC, 44 Craven, Stonydelph, Tamworth, Staffs, B77 4HH. You can also pay via this Just Giving link here
When paying for tickets on Just Giving please remember to leave your name.
Ray Ceairns a CAB Volunteer and Adviser (Financial Advisor DipFA) will be available at Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre on Friday 23rd November between 10.30am – 1pm. Please contact Paula to arrange a ‘timed slot’ which might be of benefit to more complex queries.For further information or to book an appointment contact Paula on 01827 899590 or [email protected]
Four Oaks Legal Services have organised a charity Golf Day in aid of Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
It will be held on Wednesday 12th September at Aston Wood Golf Club – tee off times TBC.
There will be teams of 4 golfers – however individuals can play, they will be teamed up for the event.
The cost will be £60 per person or £200 per team of 4
This includes bacon sandwiches upon arrival, 18 holes of golf and a three course meal.
Non-golfers can join us later in the day for the three course meal for a cost of £20 (obviously must be pre-booked).
Please contact Paula Da-Silva if you would like to attend.
We also require sponsorship for the holes, longest drive and nearest the pin.
Sponsorship cost is £100 and sponsors will receive: laminated A4 poster with logo and business details on the flag, advertising on our social media pages and website. If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Paula Da-Silva on 01827 899590 or email [email protected]
On Friday 10th May at Wilnecote Working Men’s Club we will be hosting a charity event in aid of Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
We will be thoroughly entertained by Kyla Porter as ‘Almost P!nk’.
Doors open at 7pm with the fun starting at 8pm.
Tickets are £10 each
To purchase tickets contact Paula Da-Silva on 01827 899590 or email [email protected]
When paying for tickets on Just Giving please remember to leave your name
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/almostp1nk
On Friday June 21st 2019 we will be hosting an evening of comedy and music with Sheila McMahon.
Sheila is a qualified counsellor, comedienne and author of ‘The Power of Knowing You’, She often appears at the Garrick Theatre delivering a perfect combination of humour and mental health to show us why life is too serious to be taken seriously …besides no one gets out alive anyway!
The evening is set to be completely unpredictable but promises to be full of laughter and entertainment.
This is an over 18’s event
The event will be held at Glascote Social Club, 378 Glascote Road, Tamworth, Staffs, B77 2BS
Doors open at 7.30pm
Tickets are £8 each
Please come and join us on Saturday 29th June between 11am and 2pm to celebrate our 5th Anniversary at Stonydelph.
Meet our dedicated team, see our facilities, learn more about our services and enjoy our refreshments.
Radio Tamworth will be doing a live broadcast from the event.
Please let us know if you are coming so we can gauge numbers.
Call Paula on 01827 899590 or email [email protected] for further information
Please join us on Saturday 31st August from 11am onwards at Kingsbury Water Park for a family fun day. We will be playing games in the park and who knows what else!
Please bring your own picnic and whatever else you may need i.e gazebo, chairs, games etc.
This is a free event however parking charges apply.
We will be there whatever the weather so please join us for a fun filled day!
On Friday 6th September 2019 at Wilnecote W.M.C. we will be hosting a charity event in aid of Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
We will once again be entertained by a fabulous Take That tribute act Ta3ke – back by popular demand!
Doors open at 7pm with the fun starting at 8pm.
Tickets are £10 each and can be purchased by contacting Paula Da-Silva on 01827 899590 or email [email protected]
When paying for tickets on Just Giving please remember to leave your name.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/twcscta3ke
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Wednesday 11th September 2019 from 11am at Aston Wood Golf Club, Shenstone, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4EU
After the success of last year’s inaugural golf day Four Oaks Legal Services are delighted to invite you to our second Charity Golf Day in aid of Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
£260 per team / £70 for individuals
Price includes:
11am Bacon baps
From 12 noon – Tee off
18 holes of golf
Putting Competition
7pm – 3 course meal and prizes
Non golfers are most welcome to join us for the 3 course evening meal for just £20 per person
We will be entertained by the fabulous, White Eskimo, (https://www.facebook.com/whiteeskimouk/) performing an acoustic set live. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the evening. Compering for the evening will be by ex professional golfer Simon Smith.
If you don’t golf then donations of prizes or sponsorship will be most welcome and gratefully appreciated by the Centre.
Enjoy the day whilst at the same time helping the charity to support people and their families coping with cancer and other chronic illnesses.
To book your place please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Payments can either be made on Just Giving or cheques made payable to Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre, 44 Craven, Stonydelph, Tamworth, Staffs, B77 4HH.
Please include with your payment the names of your team members.
Just Giving link – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/4oaksgolf
2018 Winning Team – Ron Atkinson, Simon Smith, Mitch Powell and Steve Staunton
2018 Winning Team receiving their prizes from Centre Manager Paula Da-Silva and Trustee/Event Organiser Stuart McIntosh
Please join us for our annual charity Christmas Ball in aid of the Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre.
On Saturday 7th December 2019 at the Tower Suite, Drayton Manor.
Arrival time 7pm – Dinner served at 8pm.
Hosted by Alex Farrell
Entertainment from 4th Avenue, a vocal harmony group based in the Midlands, made up of four friends who have a combined 50 years of experience touring the UK and Europe as solo artists, decided to combine talents to create something special with 4th Avenue.
Dress code is formal black tie/evening wear
Ticket price £45 which includes a 2 course meal
To book tickets please contact Paula Da-Silva on 01827 899590 or email [email protected]
Deposit required as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Tickets can be paid for in instalments however the final payment is required by Friday November 15th.
Payments can be made in cash by visiting the centre, by cheque made payable to ‘Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre’ and posted to 44 Craven, Stonydelph, Tamworth, Staffs, B77 4HH or via Just Giving here
When paying on Just Giving please remember to leave your name and how many tickets you would like.
There will be a set menu which is yet to be confirmed
Please advise of any special dietary requirements when booking tickets.
Please note this event is for over 18’s only
Please note that the centre will be closed on Friday 30th March and Monday 2nd April for the Easter period. We will re-open as usual on Tuesday 3rd April at 10am.
12.30 – 2pm – will be available for drop in meetings.
For further information or to book an appointment contact Paula on 01827 899590 or [email protected]
Please note that on Friday 8th December 2017 we will be closing at midday in order to make preparations for our Charity Christmas Ball on the evening.
We will re-open as normal on Monday 11th December at 10am
