Thank you for the interest you have taken to learn more about the work of The Bath Cancer Unit Support Group.

We are also known as BCUSG but most especially because of the simple fact that all the money that we raise - over £2.6million since our foundation in 1985 - is spent to achieve our aim which is to improve the care, comfort and treatment facilities of patients attending the Cancer Unit at the Royal United Hospital Bath.

Please browse the contents of this web site where we hope that you find the information that you have been seeking. 

Our then officers Honorary Treasurer Tom Travers and Honorary Secretary Carol Williams both stepped down at our May 2007 AGM. To offer your services please contact us by email at info@bcusg.org.

Anyone interested in forming a Fund Raising Branch additional to those in Bath, Box and Trowbridge please contact info@bcusg.org.

1984 .........2005 .........1984 .........2005 BCUSG - Celebrate 21st Anniversary at Gala Ball in Trowbridge on 22nd October 2005
	Picture by kind courtesy of  www.blacktieportraits.co.uk

Tino Polledri, Vice-Chairman of BCUSG, welcomes Guest Speaker Bob Champion on the night. 

As chair of the Trowbridge Fund Raising Branch, Tino and his committee were also delighted to greet the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, the High Sheriff of Wiltshire and the Marquess of Bath together with some 300 other guests for a memorable night. 

In the twenty-one years since its foundation BCUSG has received over £2.6 million pounds from generous donors and fund raisers all of which has been spent at the RUH Bath to improve treatment, comfort, facilities and privacy of cancer patients attending the hospital's Cancer Unit.

Making a Donation

You can help us achieve our objectives by making a donation NOW! 

By post: enclosing your cheque to Bath Cancer Unit Support Group,

John Carter
17 Clan House
Sydney Road
Bath
BA2 6NS

On-Line: please visit our page on the Charities Aid Foundation  web site.

Please click this link and follow the simple instructions.

You will be invited to donate either by post or using a credit or debit card. 

Using this method you can donate anonymously or not in which instance your donation will be acknowledged electronically or by our Chairman if you submit your postal address.

The Charities Aid Foundation are a charity providing On-Line fund-raising support to many charities.

Donations can also be made using our print out form. 
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If you require more information please contact us - please click here for full details - or e-mail to info@bcusg.org

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Our Latest Major Project

£310, 000 Project - New Day Care Facility - William Budd Ward
Opened On Time - In Budget - June 2003
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William Budd Day Care Centre

This facility, as predicted, actually welcomed its first patient in June 2003 and has already made a vast improvement not only in the number of patients being treated but also in theirs and the nursing staff's environment. 

The appeal for this wonderful addition to the unit's resources continues apace and to learn more of the facts, the wonderful additions that has brought this about and how you can help. Click here for full details.

BCUSG Trustees receive Grant Applications at most of their meetings. Please click on the following link to learn more - Recent Projects Supported by BCUSG.

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Area Events

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Events are constantly being arranged and will be advertised - when confirmed.

Please click to Go To Events Planned

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Any Group or Organisation wishing to use this media, our newsletter Supportline or the Oncology Unit Notice Boards to their Day / Event / Organisation are asked to make contact by using the e-mail address :- info@bcusg.org

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In their efforts to raise funds, The Trowbridge, Box and Bath Branches are always seeking Glassware, Costume Jewellery, Ornaments and China for the Events and Fayres that they attend. 

If you have any items that you wish to donate or contribute or you feel that you can spend a few hours manning their stands or by assisting for a few hours on Collection Days then please call the following:-

Ros on 01373 830149
Or
Jeanne on 01225 769136 for the Trowbridge Branch
Or
Katharine on 01225 335176 for the Bath Branch

Thank you for your Continued Support

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Ode to Our Chemo Nurses

The following was spotted in an old Cancer Information Newspaper and it had been sent to a local cancer centre by a grateful patient, the staff, like us, felt it needed a bigger audience, hence us displaying this really lovely poem:-

Hip, hip hooray, the chemo's done,
And fingers crossed, the battle won!
Although at first I was afraid
Your kindness helped my tears to fade.
Your patience, help and caring ways,
Just eased me through my chemo days'.
I'm mended now, the world's still there'
I've lots to do and plans to share.
I know not all are lucky too,
They need more help which comes from you,
So though I'm off, your work goes on,
Day in , day out your hearts are strong.
I'll miss our chats, your friendly face,
No doubt someone will take my place
So thank you all for what you do
Not just for me, but others too

Love and best wishes

We think it sums it all up nicely!

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From the Archive

Opening of the New Radiotherapy Suite
August 2000

Wednesday 9th. August 2000 proved to be a very memorable day in the history of the Royal United Hospital Bath.

Amongst its massive rebuilding and modernisation program for the 21st.Century, the RUH saw at noon the New Radiotherapy Suite officially opened by the local born, international jazz musician, Mr. Acker Bilk. 

In attendance were the Mayor and Mayoress of Bath, Officials from the RUH, NHS Trust Management, Planning and Nursing, The Chairman of Bath Cancer Unit Support Group, John Carter with its Trustees, together with other members of local support groups and representatives of Siemens Medical Engineering.

The Siemens representatives had overseen the installation of the latest Primus Linear Accelerator, (used to administer radiotherapy to cancer patients) which came on line officially, (after months of testing and calibrating) at the opening of the purpose built building that houses this additional Accelerator, the first of its type in the U.K. 

The acquisition of the Linear Accelerator was made possible by the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group, purchasing this state of the art technology for the sum of £1million.

This money has come from donations received from local support groups, individuals, corporate foundations, legacies and events of all descriptions over the past fifteen years or so from within the RUH catchment area for which the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group extend their heartfelt thanks.

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Advertising

Anyone or Organisation wishing to use this media, our Newsletter Supportline, or the Oncology Notice Boards to publicise their event/day or organisation, are asked to make contact via our e-mail address:- info@bcusg.org

N.B. If you feel that you can help or assist at any event, be it in time or items to donate then please do not hesitate in contacting the person or organisation concerned.

Disclaimer

The information displayed on this site has been gathered from many sources and while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we can make no undertaking to its completeness

Last Updated: - 02 September 2008

May we at the Bath Cancer Unit Support Groups and its branches at Trowbridge and Bath take this opportunity to thank each and everyone one of you who have supported the cause, not only over previous years, but especially this last year. 

Long may your support continue,

Please accept our sincere thanks.

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