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Halifax HX1 1PR
3pm
First Tuesday every month
Prostate CancerSupport & Social Group
Relaxed social gathering for anyone affected by prostate cancer in Halifax and surrounding areas in West Yorkshire, particularly patients of the Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust, but everyone is welcome. Great opportunity to meet others, share experiences and enjoy some time together in a welcoming setting.
We meet
first Tuesday each month
21/23 Union St, Halifax
hello@prostategroup.co.uk
Prostate Cancer
anyone affected welcome
Safe Environment
Relax in the knowledge that what is said in the group, stays in the group
People Who Understand
Everyone's cancer journey is different, but we can all learn from each other when we share our experiences
Socialise
We meet at the Meandering Bear in Halifax. Great company, great beer or tea & coffee if you prefer
- About Halifax Prostate Cancer Support & Social Group
Supporting you through your treatment and beyond
Our group was born out of the Prostate Education and Exercise Programme, (PEEP) which ran from 2022 to 2026. This 12 week programme ran very successfully for stage 3 & 4 prostate cancer patients in the Huddersfield and Halifax areas of West Yorkshire. However, it left participants wanting to continue their contact with fellow PEEP group members. So Geoff Eagle, the Macmillan Patient Representative on the programme, along with staff member Nicky Hill, founded this support and social group, which is open to all who are affected by prostate cancer in any way.
“This group grew from conversations with men who told us that what they valued most from the PEEP programme was not just the education and exercise, but the people. It’s been a privilege to help create a space where those connections can continue, offering understanding, reassurance, and companionship at whatever stage you find yourself” – Nicky Hill.
A new programme based on PEEP and funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research has started in April 2026 and we look forward to participants on that course joining us at future gatherings at the Meandering Bear.
- Free to join, support & social group
- Special guests from other support organisations
- An empathetic ear from experienced people who have been there
- Relaxed and completely confidential
- Our Venue
Meandering Bear
The Meandering Bear opens early at 3pm for our meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month. It is a CAMRA pub so you can expect great beer and plenty of non-alcoholic beverage choice too.
Convenient Location
The bar is located close to the Piece Hall/Square Chapel & Westgate Arcade. 21/23 Union Street, Halifax, HX1 1PR
Refreshments
It offers a great range of cask & keg ales & lagers, cocktails and spirits. Food too with meat/cheese boards, toasted sandwiches and generally food to go with drinks in an informal setting. Many of their suppliers are from Calderdale so local produce is often used.
Safe & Peaceful Environment
Generally we have the bar to ourselves between 3 and 5pm. A friendly, welcoming environment facilitating small table discusions or wider group presentations.
- Meet Our Leaders
The people striving to make the group work for everyone affected by Prostate Cancer.
At Detoxa, our strength lies in the hearts and hands of our therapists. Each member of our expert team is dedicated to helping you heal blending science, empathy, and experience to create lasting recovery.
Geoff
Group Founder and Leader
Website and Leadership Support (Click me to read my prostate cancer story.)
- Group Member Feedback
Real People, Genuine Feedback.
Every Prostate Cancer journey tells a story of courage and transformation. Our members are what makes our group so effective in supporting anyone affected by Prostate Cancer. Here are just some of their comments…
Halifax
“This support group helped me rediscover who I am beyond prostate cancer. The care and compassion I received here truly changed my life. From day one, the team believed in me. Today, I’m confident, and living freely again. The holistic approach made all the difference. This group isn’t just social it’s a place of transformation.”
Honley
“I must confess that before I went along with Ian to the meet up at the Meandering Bear I was quite apprehensive, wondering how I would fit in with a group of strangers whose only common ground was prostate cancer. I'm Ian's wife, not his carer but I went along to support him. After all, I thought, it's in a pub so worst case scenario I could always sit at the bar if it turned out to be too blokey and mopey. Well, it wasn't a bit like that - we received a warm welcome from Geoff on arrival and were introduced to everyone...”
Huddersfield
“This support group helped me rediscover who I am beyond prostate cancer. The care and compassion I received here truly changed my life. From day one, the team believed in me. Today, I’m confident, and living freely again. The holistic approach made all the difference. This group isn’t just social it’s a place of transformation.”
Honley
“This support group has been a life saver for me. There is never any pressure to share experiences, but when it feels right to do so, people really listen. They don’t talk over you or compare you with their own experiences, they simply listen, empathise and encourage as only someone who has experienced similar things can.”
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