Breast Friends & Family

Open Day at The Heart
2025-08-16 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
💜 You are invited to our Open Day on Saturday 16th August! 💜
💜 Breast Friends and Family have been welcoming local breast cancer patients, family and friends to The Heart for 6 months now! 😊💜 Our first Open Day in February was so successful, 6 months on from then we have decided to open our door again, inviting you and the community to come along for a visit, meet our volunteers and see the products and services that the charity provides for breast cancer patients and their families in West Lothian. 💜
💜 Our door will be open from 11am, why not drop in for tea or coffee, and we always have cake! 🫖☕️🧁😊💜
💜 We look forward to welcoming you to The Heart.

Secondary Support Group Get Together at The Heart
2025-08-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
💜 Support group for those living with a secondary breast cancer diagnosis. 💜 Come along and join us and chat to others who know what you are going through. 💜

Meditation with Jennifer at The Heart
2025-08-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Easy to follow steps for relaxing and meditating. No experience necessary. Can be enjoyed whilst seated or lying down.

Yoga with Sarah at The Heart
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Yoga class includes breathwork, calming the body & mind; posture work to help gain balance; flexibility & ease joint pain; relaxation to help with stress & anxiety; build strength both physically and mentally. Leave feeling balanced both physically and mentally.

Support Group Get Together at The Heart
2025-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
💜 Come along and join us and chat to others who know what you are going through. 💜 You may be newly diagnosed, in the middle of treatment, just finished treatment or maybe 5, 10 or 20 years post treatment, all welcome, supporting one another. 😊💜

Paracise with Avril at The Heart
2025-08-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Exercise class specifically for breast cancer patients in West Lothian. Low impact, gentle and effective exercise. PARACISE™ can result in improved posture, core strength, increased flexibility, mobility and can reduce the risk of injury or pain.

Coffee & Chat for Partners, Family & Friends
2025-08-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Breast Friends and Family provide a safe, private, non-clinical environment for breast cancer patient to attend support groups and we are now looking to extend this facility to family members to allow everyone affected by breast cancer an opportunity to talk, and understand that no one is alone. Come along and talk to others who know what you are going through.

Bra Fitting Appointments
2025-08-29 09:00 - 17:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Bra Fitting Appointments with Lynne McFadyen – contact Lynne on 07831 573 813 to check available dates and times and to book an appointment

Volunteer Meeting
2025-08-30 11:00 - 13:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN

Gala Day at Livingston Cricket Club
2025-09-06 | Livingston Cricket Club, 10A Murieston Valley, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 9HB
💜 Breast Friends and Family have a pop up stand at the Livingston Cricket Club Gala Day, raising awareness of breast cancer and the products and services provided by the charity, while fundraising with fun and games – come along and support the event and Breast Friends and Family. 😊💜

Classics Against Cancer Event at Early Steps Nursery
2025-09-06 | Early Steps Nursery, The Pyramids Business Park, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2EH
💜 Breast Friends and Family have a pop up stand at the Classics Against Cancer Event at Early Steps Nursery, raising awareness of breast cancer and the products and services provided by the charity, while fundraising with fun and games – come along and support the event and Breast Friends and Family. 😊💜

Pamper Day - Dermaplaning
2025-09-12 09:00 - 17:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Dermaplaning by Colleen – by appointment only – sessions booked through breast care team at St John’s

Edinburgh Kiltwalk
2025-09-14 | Edinburgh
💜 Raise funds for Breast Friends and Family by signing up and taking on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk. 🥾💜

Pamper Day - Reiki
2025-09-19 09:00 - 17:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Reiki – by appointment only – sessions booked through breast care team at St John’s

Pamper Day - Facials
2025-09-26 09:00 - 17:00 | The Heart, 133 Glasgow Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2QN
Facials by Lesley – by appointment only – sessions booked through breast care team at St John’s

Support Group Get Together at Livingston Cricket Club
2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Livingston Cricket Club, 10A Murieston Valley, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 9HB

Charity Fundraising Race Night
2025-10-03 19:00 - 23:30 | The New Almondvale Suite, Livingston Football Club
💜 The Breast Friends and Family Charity Fundraising Race Night, 🐎 is being held at the Almondvale Suite, Livingston FC, £20 per person, including welcome glass of fizz or bottle of beer and hot filled rolls! 💜 There will be lots of fun and games and a return of our popular bottle Tombola! 🛍️ 💜
💜 We are looking for race sponsors, would you like your business to be promoted in the run up to and on the evening of the event? Sponsorship of £100 per race, plus bottle for the winning horse. 😊💜 Message or email info@breastfriendsandfamily.co.uk for more details. 💜 Our volunteers will also be selling the horses for each race, we are looking for some imaginative names, get your thinking caps and race caps on! 🧢😊💜
