Hundreds gathered to enjoy Swingtime in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens, a fabulous afternoon of music and entertainment to raise money for The Fortuneswell Cancer Trust

The crowds made the most of the gorgeous weather at Swingtime this summer, with many bringing picnics, blankets and chairs to sit in the shade and tap their toes while enjoying music from The Purbeck Big Band, The Bridport Big Band, Saxtet Jazz Band and Dorset For Singing Choir. Dorchester Classic Vehicle Club put on a display of classic cars.
The Fortuneswell Cancer Trust (FCT) aims to improve the services available to cancer patients in Dorset, mainly through Dorset County Hospital (DCH). More than 12,000 patients receive treatment each year in the Fortuneswell Outpatient Unit and Ward. The Trust is run by volunteers – everyone on the committee (or their partner or spouse) is or has been a cancer patient.

Improving lives
Over the past 20 years, the Trust has donated nearly £1million to major projects at DCH. It also funds items of specialised equipment for patients, pays for nurses to attend courses and conferences to keep their skills up-to date, funds clinical reflexology for cancer patients and even pays for newspapers for patients, so they have something to read as they undergo chemo.
At this year’s Swingtime, Clinical Reflexologist, Abbigail Langstone-Wring along with her colleagues, Lorna and Jane, from the Clinical Reflexology team from DCH’s Fortuneswell Trust (DCHFT) offered reflexology sessions – the ladies were busy all afternoon!
“It was a lovely day,” said vice chairman and trustee, Loric Collins, “and we raised £1,141. Thank you everyone.”
To find out more about the Trust, visit fortuneswellcancertrust.co.uk.