Cancer support bus to call at two stops in Wrexham

The Macmillan Cancer Support’s information and support bus, affectionately known as Bronwen, will be calling at Eagles Meadow on Thursday, August 22 (8am-5.30pm) and Tesco Extra, Crescent Road on Friday, 23 (9am-3pm).

Macmillan’s team of trained professionals with first-hand experience of cancer treatments and front-line support services are on hand to provide information and advice to anybody with questions about cancer.

Bronwen is packed with information on the different types of cancers, their symptoms and where to get help from diagnosis right through to the physical, financial and emotional support available locally.

A private room on board also lets people have more sensitive conversations with staff, who can help find the information and support that they need. Macmillan is encouraging anyone in the area, who may have questions about cancer, to come and say hello.

Moray Hayman, Bronwen Team Lead Cancer Information and Support Specialist, said: "We encourage anyone who has questions about cancer to come and see us, whether they’re living with cancer, have been recently diagnosed, are caring for someone with cancer or are worried about somebody. "As well as answering questions on the day, we can let visitors know about other cancer services locally and provide information on a range of matters, including the physical, financial and emotional support available.

"Even if you don’t have a specific question to ask, our friendly team are always available for a chat about whatever cancer throws your way."

Richard Pugh, Head of Services for Macmillan in Wales, said: "At Macmillan, we know a cancer diagnosis can turn life upside down in just a moment and we aim to be right there with you.

"Funded by our brilliant supporters, our mobile information team travels around Wales to bring cancer information and advice to your community. Bronwen is smaller and lighter that most of our services, meaning we can reach even more people with cancer to offer our expert information and advice and to support people with cancer to live life as fully as they can."

For further information about Macmillan’s mobile information and support service, and where it’s visiting, go to

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If you are unable to visit the unit but have questions about cancer, visit

or call the Macmillan Support Line free on 0808 808 00 00 (9am to 8pm).