COPES September NEWS 2026
SUPPORT GROUP & COFFEE MORNING
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5th.
From 10 to 1 pm at the Ekco Social & Sports Club
Thornford Gardens, Southend. SS2 6PU
We are looking forward to welcoming Natalie Darby again, to our September Support Group and Coffee Morning, this time joined by colleagues, Sophie, Denise and Charlotte, to chat with us. They want to listen to our experiences of the support that we have received, since being diagnosed, and what has helped us to feel ‘listened to’. Also, what would have helped us to feel more in control of our treatment & care. Three of our guests will be joining us informally for most of our session but the discussions will take place from about 11.00 am. We’ll do our usual news and raffle session just before. COPES pens available @ £1.50 cash
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
THESE ARE BOOKABLE AT OUR SUPPORT GROUP/COFFEE MORNING
Cash will be taken at time of booking for all events. Alternatively, payments can be made by Bank Transfer. Please add “Clay Cottage” or “Cliffs Brunch” as your payment reference.
Saturday 17th October – Clay Cottage Pottery Painting Afternoon & Afternoon Tea
At Lubbard’s Farm, Rayleigh/Hullbridge from 13.00 – 16.00. All instruction, decorating materials and a fabulous afternoon tea are included in the price, which is £20 per adult and £15 per child under 12. Any pottery items made are paid for in addition, and collected from COPES Coffee Mornings in November and December. Friends & family members – all ages and abilities (18 months old to 90) have found this a really fun afternoon! All are welcome!
Friday 11th December – A Celtic Christmas Brunch with fabulous live entertainment plus delicious food and a welcome drink. At The Cliff’s Pavilion from 11.30 to approx. 15.00.
COST: a specially subsidised rate for COPES members of £20 and full rate payable for guests of £45
This event is very popular and is fast getting nearly fully booked. Last date for payments is September 5th.
INTRODUCING OUR OFFICIAL COPES PATRONS
We’re delighted to announce that Emma Chaplin-Azeem, Deputy Director of Nursing, Cancer Division, and Khalil Razvi, Lead Consultant, Gynaecological Oncology, have offered to become our COPES Patrons. Both are the founders of COPES. This adds to our standing and puts us in a stronger position for communications and fundraising.
LET’S GET MORE ACTIVE!
A COPES member has passed on details of a gentle but thorough online exercise and dance class that takes place on a Friday morning at 9 am. All are welcome.
She says she really enjoys the class and finds it helpful. You’ll need to install ZOOM.
Starting September 11th. If you’re interested in joining in please contact Carrie Washington
Carrie Washington, Director, BEEE Creative CIO 07971 171061BEEE Creative is a Registered Charity, registered in England
Registered Charity Number 1192065