Come along to our First Annual Conference, take a walk in the park... followed by a BBQ, games and complementary therapies, lend a hand bag-packing at Asda.
Read on ....

Bare your soul... and (almost) everything else for our new calendar. If you would like to be in our hugely successful calendar this year and help raise vital funds, or if you can be involved in its production, please contact the Tak Tent office: 0141 211 0122 or email us

Our first major Conference 'Who Wants to Be a Groupie?' is an invitation to examine the whole philosophy of the 'support group':

• What is a support group?
• Who does it seek to support?
• How should it be run?
• What services should it offer?

These and other vital questions will be answered in our quest to make our support groups stronger and even more relevant to the needs of those in our communities who are living with cancer.

Professor Sir Kenneth Calman, the founder of Tak Tent and our Honorary President, will be giving a keynote address. Both Macmillan Cancer Support and the Youth Cancer Forum Scotland will be contributing too.

Snacks and a buffet lunch will be provided. There is no charge for attending. If you require expenses paid or accommodation, please enquire at the Tak Tent office.

If you would like to attend, please ring 0141 211 0122 or email us

See the Tak Tent and Kwik Fit folk in all their finery... and a lot less!The 2008 Calendar can be ordered from the Tak Tent office now!
2008 Calendar still on sale, now at a reduced rate of £2.00 contact office and we will pop them in the post for you.

The 2009 calendar is currently in the planning stages, if you would like to feature in it, or have any suggestions please call Christina on 0141 211 3398 or 07973 653 611.

Held on Wednesday 31st October, 2007at Club "29" in Glasgow, the Wags and Stags Fashion Show proved to be a fantastic night for all.Designing Women of Bearsden modelled women's clothing while Envy(Buchanan Galleries) modelled the men's.

Entertainment on the night was provided by a DJ and a magician, raffles and a silentauction. Photos are availableherefor download (password = christina).The total of the funds raised still has to be confirmed, but the latestcalculation was an amazing £11,000. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a great event.

After the great success of last year's Fashion Show we are planning an even bigger and better event for 2008. If you would like to take part, become a model or volunteer, please call Christina on 0141 211 3398 or 07973 653 611.

We have a Comedy Night in THE STAND COMEDY CLUB on the 21st May. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.30pm. Ticket price £7, contact the office on 0141 211 0122, or Christina on 07973 653 611 to book your tickets!!

So come along and have a great laugh and help raise funds for Tak Tent.

The Stand Comedy Club is located at 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow and there telephone number is 0870 600 6055.

On September 28th, Scotland’s youngest MSP Aileen Campbell launched the Youth Cancer Forum Scotland at the Salutation Hotel in Perth, where she was joined by health professionals and 30 young people affected by cancer.By being able to access peer support through the forum, many young adults will feel less isolated and feel more able to deal with short and long-term effects of cancer. The group will also help address issues such as receiving care appropriate to their age range, as well as having support in hospitals and in the community, and more information about financial support.
The MSP said, "This national forum will bring together young people through annual conferences and social events as well as creating an online community for those who are isolated due to treatment or geographical constraints."The Youth Cancer Forum Scotland is the result of a partnership between CLIC Sargent, conTAK & Tak Tent and Teenage Cancer Trust. Funding for the launch of the Forum has been provided by the Big Lottery Fund. For more information, go to Youth Cancer Forum Scotland.

Tak Tent runs a weekly 200 Club Lottery. If you would like the chance to win some extra cash whilst still helping Tak Tent raise additional funds, click on the lottery link for your chance to win £100 every week.

Taking place in Mugdock Country Park, our sponsored walk and family fun day offers a lovely organised walk through the park while raising money for Tak Tent, and then the best bit... the BBQ, games, music, complementary therapies, massage... what more could you ask for? If you'd like to join in the fun, email Christina or phone 0141 211 3398

Do you have a few hours to spare or do you know someone who might? We really need the help of volunteers to make these days a success. If you can help out bag-packing on the 14th at Asda, Helen st, Govan, please email Christina or phone 0141 211 3398

After an excellent Extraordinary General Meeting held in March, it was decided by 77 votes to 22 that the organisation will be known as 'Cancer Support Scotland', with 'Tak Tent' ('Take Care') in Old Scots) becoming its motto. While the new title will undoubtedly raise our profile in the whole charity field, it is felt by many that 'Tak Tent' now takes on an even greater significance as we continue to found a greater number of caring groups in the communities. Significantly, we have the full support of Professor Sir Kenneth Calman, our Founder, who also expressed his delight with our intention to make 'Tak Tent' a very proud and unique motto.

Come and help at our Gartnavel Stalls for a nifty wee badge, a chance to chat to the public ... and a hearty vote of thanks. Call the office to volunteer for 27th June, 28th August, 25th September and then the 'Christmas Stalls'

Take part in the Women's 10KSUZIE MCGUIRE Radio Clyde DJ has kindly agreed to run the Women's 10K on May 18th to help raise funds and awareness for TAK TENT.

We are delighted and hope to have many of our supporters and volunteers running along side Suzi on the day.



If you would like to run for TAK TENT then all you have to do is email Christina with your details.

Then visit the Women's 10K website and complete the entry form.

TAK TENT will refund your entry fee if you agree to raise a minimum sponsor of £50.00. To reclaim your entry fee simply send us a copy of your entry form and registration number. We will send you a TAK TENT T-Shirt to wear on the day. We will have a stall at the event to welcome all our runners. We are looking for volunteers to help out there, if you feel you would like to be there on the day please let us know, again call Christina on 07973 653 611.



Visit the JustGiving website and set up your own web sponsor page for Tak Tent and start getting sponsors for the Women's 10K.

We are in the process of setting up an Ebay account for Tak Tent. If you have any goods, big or small, including unwanted christmas gifts, that you would like to donate to Tak Tent which we can then sell, please contact Bill or Christina at the office on 0141 211 3398. We can arrange uplift of goods where necessary.

Tak Tent, are offering a "Pamper Voucher" for anyone who just wants to relax. Evening Appointments only from 7pm - 10pm.

Have a wonderful relaxing treatment of your choice: Massage, (All types) Reflexology, Reiki along a glass of wine/cheese. Priced at only £25...

We can take up to four clients per night so if want to come along for a group visit, have a chat and relax...please contact the office to make an appointment and we will send you out a gift voucher. Call 0141 211 0122 or 0141 211 3398.

Scotland's biggest and best charity bungee event ever to be held in Edinburgh and Glasgow in conjunction with Radio Forth, Radio Clyde and The Scottish Daily Record. Tak tent are offering you the chance to bungee jump 170ft for free if you help raise money for Tak Tent. If you raise £100 or more for Tak Tent you can jump for free. A £20 deposit is required to secure your jump, but is refunded in full on the day of jump. So why not take the plunge and be part of this fun and exhilarating event and help Tak Tent raise funds. Also you don't have to do it alone, why not make this a team event and bring along your friends and family and make a day out of it or if you didn't get the pay rise you requested, why not nominate your boss to take the plunge.

The bungee jumps are held in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.

For the Edinburgh bungee jump it will be held on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of May 2008 and is located at Ravelston House, Musselburgh.

For the Glasgow bungee jump it will be held on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of May 2008 and is located at Xscape, Braehead, Renfrew.

If you are interested in taking the 170ft plunge for Tak Tent please contact the office and get further information. You can also take a look at the Information Pack and Sponsorship Form for the event.

In recognition of Foster Wheeler’s invaluable continued support of Tak Tent over the past seven years, this week Bill Stewart, CEO Tak Tent, presented General Manager, Frazer Mackay, with an Achievement Award Certificate. In addition to a corporate donation, their Glasgow Operations have supported a variety of fundraising events and provided the use of their premises for both meetings and conferences. Foster Wheeler staff have also taken part in a number of activities to raise funds for Tak Tent. We are very grateful for the support we receive from Foster Wheeler and we look forward to continuing the excellent relationship we have with their management and staff.