Ellie'S Friends

Now then, axe throwing might sound a bit crazy but it's one of our most popular experiences.
Lori Anne recently got in touch.
"I just wanted to send thanks for the vouchers for Whistlepunks Urban Axe Throwing. Myself and my partner had a brilliant day, although I'm thoroughly worn out now. It was really fun and something completely different. Thanks so much."
... So if you fancy giving it a go follow the link to apply
https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5d10e7f 636264e0013e4c…/apply
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If all that Glastonbury coverage made you feel like trying out a music festival, we have a couple coming up next weekend, although not quite on such a large scale!
Wonderfields, the small family friendly music festival, returns for its 5th year at Great Fulford Manor outside of Exeter. Apply for tickets here: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5d1b5fd 59e4d450013511…/apply
Brainchild in East Sussex brings together collectives, communities and creative projects that have inspired throughout the year into a program of live music, jam sessions, spoken word, DJ sets, talks, workshops, film, theatre and installation art. Apply here: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5d1b5fd 59e4d450013511…/apply

We are enormously grateful to all our generous gift givers and want to tell you more about them.
This week we are featuring Sayeda from the restaurant Hiba Express in London.
We always get amazing feedback about eating there.
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We all love to treat ourselves to some new clothes. Here's Kerry in the changing rooms at River Island and later rocking her new look at the Spice Girls concert.
She told us "You will never know how much it cheered me up to know that I was going to receive a £50 River Island. I had been struggling with the side effects of my chemo treatment when I read the email.
I love shopping and especially in River Island but find it less enjoyable since having a mastectomy in January. ...It was lovely treating myself to some new clothes and actually bought the skirt in the photo to wear to the Spice Girls! Thank you so much River Island and Ellie’s Friends.x"
We think she looks fab.
Thanks to our friends at @riverisland we are giving away a £50 voucher every month.
Apply here for our latest
https://www.elliesfriends.org/freebies
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Each week we are going to introduce you to some of our lovely gift suppliers who will tell us why they support Ellie’s Friends.
This week it’s Kelly.
“I started All Things Brighton Beautiful with my Ma in 2011. I was working at a high support homeless shelter in Brighton at the time and would finish there and during busy times would be packing parcels until midnight and dropping them off at the Post Office in suitcases and a large rucksack on my way to work. Brighton is such ...a fab city so we hope to bring a range of gifts and products sourced from Brighton and work with numerous jewellery and cufflink-makers, artists and designers who are based here.
I wanted to support Ellies Friends because sadly as with so many people, I lost my Ma through cancer. Once cancer has touched your life, nothing will ever be the same again. I wanted to do something that felt like it meant something, rather than donating to a huge charity. I found Ellies Friends and Ellie’s story is so incredibly sad but I loved the idea of giving someone a treat who is going through a really tough time.
I personally hand pick all of our lovely gifts and home products. I love finding things that are slightly unusual or unique and cannot be found in a high street shop. We take time each month to think of a gift for Ellies Friends which is either practical, useful or pretty and will also bring a smile to the face of the person who receives it.
Currently my favourite item is our beautiful Feather Pendant Lampshades. I have one at home which always creates a conversation piece. It’s made from 2,500 handpicked duck feathers which are a bi-product after Chinese New Year: https://www.allthingsbrightonbeautiful.co .uk/feather-pendan…
To apply for Kelly’s latest gift click here: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5cf67fc 048743b0013e83…/apply
And if you would like to get involved we would love to hear from you. Email us at info@elliesfriends.org
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Getting feedback like this, about Sue's Beauty and Holistic Rooms in Wolverhampton, is brilliant. We're so grateful to all the therapists who give their time voluntarily to help people like Nikkesha.
"Today I went for my reiki healing session and I absolutely loved it. It was the most relaxed I have felt in years! I am so grateful for the experience I can't thank you guys enough it has literally made my year!"

The first West End play to be inspired by the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Bitter Wheat stars John Malkovitch and is directed by David Mamet. We have two tickets to give away to Monday (24th June) night's performance at the Garrick Theatre, London. Apply here: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5d0e37b 15917ba0013963…/apply

Hands that do dishes definitely need to look good too.
Thanks to our lovely friends at @mavalauk, every month we have a set of fabulous nail polishes worth £32 to give away.
A leader in natural nail care, Mavala has just launched its Haute Couture Collection specifically designed for those going through cancer treatment.
... Mavala say
“This capsule collection of rich, intense and beautiful shades has been curated by Mavala’s colour experts to emulate the Autumn Winter 2019 catwalks and provide full nail coverage.
The six-piece collection includes: Tobago, Marron Glace, Ruby, St-Germain, Velvet and Amethyst.
Containing silica, the new collection helps to protect the nails against the side effects of chemotherapy.
Mavala hopes that the Haute Couture collection will help to improve self-confidence while helping to manage the side effects of cancer treatment.
The Haute Couture range consists of six shades, all of which are vegan and gentle on the nails. “
Apply here
https://www.elliesfriends.org/freebies
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American Idiot is heading to the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday, July 9 - Saturday, July 13. Winner of two Tony Awards and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot features the lyrics of Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong.
We have five pairs of tickets to give away to the 5pm performance on Friday 12th July.
Apply here: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5d08d9a ea5d6c90013c61…/apply
... Maggie's Merseyside one for the rock fans xx
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We have a family camping ticket to give away to the brilliant Camp Bestival in Dorset 25th-28th July. This year's line up includes Rick Astley with special guest drummer Mary Berry! Plus you can bounce on the world's BIGGEST bouncy castle.
Apply here: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5d0776f e832ed7002713d…/apply

We hope all the Dads out there are going to be spoil rotten this Sunday, but any day of the year is the right day to treat yourself or the men in your life to something special.
We've got a brilliant range of gifts and treats for guys and girls on our website, from book bundles and gift vouchers to spa days and tickets to shows...you could even try your arm at axe throwing.
Visit our gifts page to apply
... https://www.elliesfriends.org/freebies
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If you feel in need of some rest, relaxation and luxurious pampering with lunch, spa access and specialist treatments included we are currently offering three separate spa days at three fabulous @MacdonaldHotels on various dates in July.
Set in stunning grounds in Cheshire, Stratford Upon Avon and Lake Windermere.
Visit our gifts page to apply
... https://www.elliesfriends.org/freebies
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A whole new world awaits you if you're lucky enough to win one of an incredible 100 complimentary tickets that we have on offer to see Disney’s Aladdin at London's Prince Edward Theatre on Monday 8th July, 7:30pm.
The Guardian describes it as a "magic carpet ride to panto land"
Follow the link below to apply
... https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5cfe2c6 c41daf20013fe6…/apply
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If you are a young adult who has had or is living with cancer, the lovely folks at Shine Cancer Support would love to have five minutes of your time to complete a short survey. You could win an Amazon voucher too!

We are so pleased to be able to offer you an amazing recovery day at the stunning Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa in Northamptonshire.
This is a bespoke package designed for those living with, or beyond cancer (Suitable 4 weeks after treatment has finished). You can choose either the Jennifer Young restoring Facial (50mins) or the Jennifer Young soothing Massage (50mins) both of which are ground-breaking treatments using specially formulated products leaving you feeling relaxed... and revived.
Includes spa facilities and a two course buffet lunch.
Apply now: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5cd2caf 96528d5001d702…/apply
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We're looking for volunteers to have a relaxing spa day at the Macdonald Bath spa hotel on Thursday 13th June 2019. Each volunteer will receive a beautiful relaxing bespoke Jennifer Young Treatment, lunch and full use of the spa facilities.
Lunch will be served at 12pm and volunteers will have their treatments at either 2pm or 3.30pm and they can choose a 60 minute facial, massage, mani or pedi. All will be supervised by our experienced tutor Anna.
Apply here:... https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5cf5075 9c298ae00135ab…/apply
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This one is a bit special! We're looking for volunteers to have treatments at the incredible Cowshed Soho Farmhouse spa in Oxfordshire on the 24th May, as part of an oncology massage training day. Apply here: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5cdeb8e 1f1e1890013783…/apply

We think Amandeep looks really smart in his new fleece. Thanks so much for the lovely folks at Patagonia for continuing to support people with cancer in the UK. To apply for yours visit: https://www.elliesfriends.org/…/5cc0439 dcccec1003b58b…/apply