The Open Programme allows you to combine any of our non residential services (Cancerpoint, Single Day Courses, Taste of the Bristol Approach) with a residential stay in our beautiful, purpose built facility. 

You will:

• Focus on rest, relaxation and taking time for yourself
• Meet others with similar experience
• Learn and practise some gentle exercise and some relaxation techniques
• Have a one to one session with a key worker and a bodywork therapist
• Be able to use the grounds and facilities and enjoy our healthy and nutritious meals

Course Outline

Day 1 

You will be greeted by a key worker.  In the afternoon you will be shown around before a brief introductory session to meet the other participants.  You will have the opportunity to take a walk in the fresh air, or take some gentle exercise indoors (depending on weather).  A further relaxation session will take place after supper.

Day 2

The day will start with a stretch and breathe session.  There will then be a small group session on self help techniques with one to one bodywork sessions in the afternoon.  Your tea break will take place with a key worker and the evening session which will focus on relaxation and gentle exercise.  You may also be able to use other Cancerpoint therapies (Nutrition, Doctor, Homeopath, Music Therapy, one to one Self Help Techniques).

If you have not used our services before, you will be invited to attend the Taste of the Bristol Approach course on the second day of the Open Programme. You may still be able to have the one to one sessions. You can also stay as part of the Open Programme if you are coming on a Single Day course, when the Open Programme is running. One to one sessions with a key worker will be arranged on either day 2 or day 3.

Day 3

Following the morning stretch and breathe session, you will watch a practical healthy cooking demonstration with one of our experienced Nutritional Therapists, before the final farewell.

Who can attend?

Any person who has received a cancer diagnosis and their supporter can attend the Open Programme. If you have not used our services before you will need to either attend a Cancerpoint Introduction appointment or attend the Taste of the Bristol Approach half day course. You will be able to combine this with your stay on the Open Programme.

How much does it cost?

All of our courses are free of charge.  We encourage everyone who use our services to make a donation if they are able to.  This will enable us to continue our work and support more people in the future.

Overnight support

We ask that everyone who would like to attend the Open Programme is emotionally and physically able to use the services without needing medical support. You are very welcome to bring a friend or supporter with you, to join in with the programme and offer any additional help you may need. A nurse therapist will be available overnight and we have on-call cover with a local GP service for any medical emergencies that may arise. 

Dates for the Open Programme

The Open Programme runs weekly. To find out more about availability please contact us on 01275 370 111 or email: bookings@pennybrohn.org 

What to do now ...

If you are interested in attending one of our Open Programmes please contact us on 01275 370 111 or email bookings@pennybrohn.org