Hive Cancer Support

Hive Cancer Support wishes all our members, supporters and friends a very happy Foyle Pride 2026!

This year we have launched our first cancer awareness leaflet in collaboration with the The Rainbow Project and funded by .

The content of the leaflet was shaped over the course of an eight week programme with members of The Rainbow Project in Derry.

We hopes that by amplifying LGBTQ+ voices more people will feel empowered to engage with screening and take control of their health.

Too many LGBTQIA+ people in our community still feel invisible, judged or unsafe when it comes to cancer screening.

By listening deeply over eight weeks and cocreating this leaflet together, we are sending a clear message: your experiences matter, your health matters, and you deserve cancer care that is respectful, inclusive and free from discrimination.

During the project the participants took part in therapeutic and creative sessions designed to explore their lived experiences of cancer screening and the barriers they have faced in the past.

The sessions also looked at the impact of gender discrimination, homophobia and
transphobia on accessing care.

The lived experiences of The Rainbow Project members gave vital insight into the fears, misconceptions and practical obstacles that prevent many LGBTQ+ people from attending screening or seeking help early.

This learning was used to shape the design, language and content of a new trifold leaflet focused on cancer signs and symptoms, the importance of early detection, and how to navigate screening services in a way that feels safe and inclusive.

You can get the leaflet by dropping in to Hive Cancer Support's offices in the Gasyard Centre and 2 Central Drive Creggan or from Jade Fleming, Cancer Champions Project Officer, at the Rainbow Project in Derry.
This project was funded by Macmillian Cancer Support.
For more information on Hive Cancer Support go to www.hivecancersupport.com

Our CEO Buzz will be over the moon to see how this Hive Cancer Support organic planter has flourished at the Model Primary and Nursery School over the summer!

Our beautiful wildflower planter from Hive Cancer Support grew so well over the summer. These were seed bombs gifted to us from their mascot Buzz 🐝

This Thursday our Panthers meeting 🙂

Our allotment team have been busy bees recently!

They were delighted to welcome the lovely Culmore Women’s Group last week
Allotment this week.

The group has recently begun its own allotment project in Culmore and came along to see how a more established growing space can support wellbeing, friendship and community.

Our wonderful volunteers once again gave everyone a warm Hive welcome, sharing
stories, gardening ideas, and plenty of encouragement.

A special thank you to Theresa for her delicious homemade Guinness bread, and to Angela, Anna and Jacquie for helping make the visit so enjoyable.

We look forward to a return visit when the group establish their allotment soon.

Don't forget, the deadline for applications for the role of Family Engagement Coordinator at Hive Cancer Support is Friday August 28th.

This is a great opportunity to become part of our vibrant and committed team, working in the heart of the local community and making a difference to those affected by cancer.

Lead the continued development of high-quality family support services and provide emotional, practical, and informational support to people living with and through cancer.
30 hours/week, NJC Scale 4.

Apply now! for full job description and application form email [email protected] or call 02871414004/07710025494 for more info

Team Hive were delighted to welcome visitors from the University of Minnesota to our beautiful allotment yesterday!

Hosted by Far and Wild, the group is taking part in a two-week summer electiveexploring Decolonisation and Ireland.

Their visit focused on non-mainstream voices and regenerative approaches to growing, food and agriculture.

Lorcan from Far and Wild included the Hive allotment as part of the programme, giving our visitors an opportunity to see how this shared space supports learning, wellbeing, connection and sustainable growing.

Jacquie, our Education and Prevention Officer, and volunteers Theresa, Angela and Anna gave the group a really warm welcome and some of Theresa's famous Guinness bread!

We were delighted to welcome CEO of Richard Spratt to our offices at the Gasyard Centre yesterday!

Richard is also the current chair of the Northern Ireland Cancer Coalition and deeply involved in shaping healthcare policy so we had lots to chat about!

Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District, Grace Uí Niallais, is inviting local businesses to support a unique and thought‑provoking charity event taking place this autumn in aid of Hive Cancer Support.

The ‘Dine in the Dark’ evening will be held on Thursday 8th October in the historic Guildhall, Derry, marking World Sight Day 2026. The event aims to raise vital funds while offering participants a meaningful insight into the lived experience of people with sight loss.

Guests will enjoy a three‑course meal while wearing blindfolds during dinner service, an immersive awareness activity designed to deepen understanding of sight impairment in a safe and supportive environment. Following dinner, guests can relax and enjoy entertainment throughout the evening in the iconic venue.
The benefits of the evening will include raising awareness of sight impairment among staff and promoting a more inclusive workplace culture, as well as enhancing team development through a unique shared learning experience.

Tickets for the event, which takes place at 7pm on Thursday October 8th in the Guildhall are now available to buy, costing £50 per person or £500 per table of ten, with all proceeds going to Hive Cancer Support.

Businesses are encouraged to purchase a table and invite staff to participate as part of workplace inclusion and awareness training.

The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, is inviting businesses across the City and District to support what has been described as a unique and thought‑provoking charity event taking place this autumn in aid of the Mayor’s Charity, HIVE Cancer Support.