Community Group Meet-Ups

Monthly coffee morning

A monthly coffee morning hosted by Amanda Hanison, our Patient Care Specialist and Awareness Ambassador. Open to all and held on the first Wednesday of every month at Future Dreams House.

Come along for a cup of coffee or tea and meet others going through similar experiences in this safe environment.

The next meet-up is Wednesday 20 November.

BLACK WOMEN RISING at future dreams

The Black Women Rising cancer support project is the flagship programme of The Leanne Pero Foundation, a registered UK charity offering vital help, information and practical advice for people of colour who have been diagnosed with cancer.

The next Coffee Morning is coming up on Thursday 21 November.

south asian community meet-up

Samosa Chaat and Chat is our South Asian community meet-up at Future Dreams House, hosted by breast oncologist, Fharat Raja & breast surgeon, Jasdeep Gahir.

This is an opportunity to meet, share and discuss your experiences in a safe and friendly environment, supported by our hosts, who have great experience and understanding of the issues that the South Asian community face when diagnosed with breast cancer.

The next meet-up is Tuesday 26 November.

jewish community meet-up

The Jewish community monthly meet-up, in the Dream Kitchen, provides a supportive space to come together and address the challenges faced during and after a breast cancer diagnosis. The group aims to encourage peer-to-peer support and facilitate discussions on many aspects of breast cancer in the Jewish community.

Hosted by Amanda, a breast cancer thriver and Future Dreams Support and Awareness Ambassador with Jackie, our breast cancer clinical nurse specialist.

The next Jewish Community meet-up will be Tuesday 12 November.

future dreams coffee morning for the secondary community

Experience the warmth of the ‘Dream Kitchen’ during a relaxed Saturday coffee morning tailored for the secondary breast cancer community.

The next meet-up will be Saturday 29 November.

secondary sisters

Meet others from the Secondary Breast Cancer community and come and join the Secondary Sisters for a wonderful meet-up day at Future Dreams House.

The next meet-up will be Friday 06 December.

make 2nds count

‘Tea & Chat’ meet-ups for secondary breast cancer patients is a support group that gives you the chance to share experiences and advice, and create new friendships.

The next meet-up at Future Dreams House is Monday 25 November.

triple negative breast cancer meet-up

Future Dreams and UK Charity for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) are collaborating to host a community meet-up for those who have a diagnosis of TNBC.

We want to create a community where you can meet like-minded people and connect with others in a similar situation.

The next meet-up will be announced soon.

brca+ meet-up

Monthly meet-up for the BRCA community hosted by Carly and Charlie. The BRCA Project aims to build a diverse BRCA community and make information about BRCA more accessible.

If you have the BRCA gene mutation and would like to join this meet up, book your place.

The next meet-up is Tuesday 19 November.

lobular breast cancer meet-up

Have you had a Lobular Breast Cancer diagnosis? Come and meet others who have faced the same diagnosis, connect and find out more about this distinct disease. Our Future Dreams Breast Care Nurse Jackie, will be on hand to answer any questions about treatment and Claire Turner Chair of LBCUK will also be there to talk about the latest research into Lobular.

The next meet-up will be on Wednesday 13 November.

newly diagnosed BREAST CANCER meet-up

Have you been diagnosed with primary breast cancer in the last four months? Being told you have breast cancer can be such a scary and frightening experience.

Come and join Jackie, our Future Dreams Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, and others in a similar situation to yourself at Future Dreams House in a non-clinical and friendly environment, to have a cuppa and chat.

The next meet-up is Monday 09 December.

supporters Supper club

The Supporters meet-up group at Future Dreams House offers a relaxed and informal setting for partners and carers only whose loved ones are or have been affected by breast cancer. The meet-ups encourage open conversations and experiences related to supporting someone with breast cancer. 

The next meet-up is Thursday 12 December.

young cancer community meet-up

Come along and have a chat with people of a similar age to yourself. This evening is not a support group but a relaxed, fun evening to hang out with others navigating the cancer world in their 20s and 30s.

Think those post work evening drinks with your friends vibes. Lots of laughs, lots of chat, and there’s even a WhatsApp group to be part of!

The next meet-up is Tuesday 26 November.

primary recurrence meet-up

This monthly group will alternate from in-person and online. The meet-ups provide a supportive and empathetic environment for individuals who are facing a recurrence of breast cancer.

This group aims to bring together those who are navigating the unique challenges of primary recurrence, allowing them to connect with others who understand their experiences.

The next meet-up at Future Dreams House is Tuesday 12 November.

lgbtiQ+ breast cancer group meet up with outpatients

Future Dreams and OUTpatients are collaborating to bring you a support group for LGBTQIA+ people affected by breast cancer. Whether you’re living with breast cancer, living beyond breast cancer, or a supporter to someone affected by breast cancer, come along and join to meet others in a similar situation as you for community and peer support.

This meet-up alternates online and in-person. The next meet-up is online on Monday 18 November.