tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372167280753184882012-01-23T15:40:24.400Zjashcroft blog for 4myhead.comwww.jashcroft.co.uk, British designed and individually made, stylish cotton hats, printed headscarves, turbans for women, beanies for men and new teenage styles. Lovely gifts include silk scarves and Lepel soft bras. Based in the South East we support many national and local cancer charities.Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comBlogger941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-65713749115178873942012-01-23T15:40:00.001Z2012-01-23T15:40:24.407ZTeenage girls and healthI've just found a section on the NHS website on teenage girls and health and thought I would note the link for other parents or carers.
http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/TeenGirls/Pages/Teengirlshome.aspx
It includes links through to information on cervical cancer HPV vaccination, articles on skin cancer and alcohol consumption. All issues anyone with daughters (there is a section for boys) age 12 to Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-29848395609112285742012-01-20T17:54:00.000Z2012-01-20T17:54:50.166Zjashcroft blog for 4myhead.com: Winter hat styles from Jashcroftjashcroft blog for 4myhead.com: Winter hat styles from JashcroftJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-42387033583617114972012-01-20T17:52:00.000Z2012-01-20T17:52:04.855ZWinter hat styles from JashcroftNew year, new youtube video. Jo was cold this week so decided to showcase her winter hat selections.
All made in the UK, individually by British seamstresses.
Let us know what you think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buqaQ2v5kdw&feature=plcp&context=C3f47122UDOEgsToPDskKeCiIyg_edsfR9NP-j7GNtJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-3593284808363576022012-01-12T15:46:00.001Z2012-01-12T15:46:34.451ZMoving forward to a healthy lifestyle - Simply walkWe are very keen to support both Breast Cancer Care's programme Moving Forward, for more details see:
http://www.4myhead.com/breastcancerheadscarves.php
and we are also interested in developing products that help move you forward to a healthy lifestyle.
We recently introduced our Wynter cape and we think our navy wool blend cape is ideal for getting out for a walk by providing just a bit more Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-75916820654641689702012-01-02T11:47:00.001Z2012-01-02T11:47:39.289ZSeasons greetings for 2012Thank you for your support during 2011. It has once again been a fulfilling and busy year.Launched
at the beginning of 2011, our new website www.jashcroft.co.uk has
offered clients the opportunity to search for items by style, colour,
fabric and size. We continue to offer credit and debit card payment by
PayPal and post our items by Royal Mail first class - offering a secure,
quick and Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-86000636112693337322011-11-25T08:38:00.001Z2011-11-25T08:38:42.632ZTHREE HAT STYLES NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
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/* Style Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-14786023156317924492011-11-15T17:18:00.001Z2011-11-15T17:26:56.387ZBeaconsfield High School Christmas FairJo will once again be supporting Beaconsfield High School and the Teenage Cancer Trust on Saturday 19th November from 10am til 2pm at the annual Christmas Fair.
100% of the proceeds from the sale of Teenage Cancer Trust items - jewellery, wrist bands, bandanas - are paid directly to the charity.
Jo has also supported the Teenage Cancer Trust through the Beaconsfield High School hat design Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-80452730343798801722011-11-09T09:23:00.001Z2011-11-09T09:23:37.937ZHPV vaccination for boys and girlsIn the midst of girls being vaccinated in the UK programme at schools. Decided to also have boy vaccinated privately after listening to one of the member's of the government's advisory panel and reading the literature.
Reading the Gardasil leaflet, it is intended to protect against diseases caused by Human Papillomovirus types 6, 11, 16 and 18. For girls, the obvious benefit is the well Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-519199766355201812011-10-26T17:04:00.000+01:002011-10-26T17:04:32.633+01:00Can you give bloodAnother reminder that it is quite efficient to give blood. On www.blood.co.uk, you can find out when and where your nearest donor centre is. Once you have given, you regularly receive reminders of when the clinic is next operating in your area.
Even someone with slow blood flow (me) can find the hour to give. Great service, drinks and biscuits for donors!
Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-83179665673976956802011-10-17T17:24:00.001+01:002011-10-17T17:24:56.150+01:00We are now stocking the Lepel Athena Soft BraFor the first time, www.jashcroft.co.uk, is stocking a product we did not make.
We were so impressed with the Lepel Athena Soft Bra that we decided to stock it, particularly for teenagers and young women. The lovely people at Lepel tell me that is also popular with older women as well!
It is beautifully soft fabric with moulded cups and pretty linear lace and
ribbon detail. The bra is not Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-7435155166713779182011-09-21T17:40:00.002+01:002011-09-21T17:40:51.513+01:00Cancer and activityInteresting article on this cancer prevention blog from the World Cancer Research fund: http://blog.wcrf-uk.org/2011/09/exercise-and-cancer/
For those who are living with and beyond breast cancer, check out the Breast Cancer Care new programme - Moving Forward:
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-services/talks-courses-local-support/talks-courses/moving-forward-courses
Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-86466155781922376892011-09-12T15:43:00.001+01:002011-09-12T15:43:59.336+01:00Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week 12-18 September 2011Jashcroft is the home of our stylish cotton hats, designer print headscarves and gorgeous silk scarves. During September 2011, we are pleased to support the Lymphoma Association through the sale of a selection of purple hats, scarves, turbans and headbands. 15% from the sale of the selected headwear will be donated to the Lymphoma Association (Registered charity no. 1068395). To find these Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-72653327843028834482011-09-11T19:57:00.001+01:002011-09-11T19:57:58.132+01:00New teenage cancer hat pageTo support our teenage cancer hat competition, we have created a new page of information on the competition and other cancer charities that support adolescents with cancer through services or information. Details can be found on our 4myhead website:
http://www.4myhead.com/teencancerhat.php
Jo's Jashcroft website now has the winning hat design available for sale, the Phlly cap. You can also Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-69160520834201413272011-09-08T15:51:00.001+01:002011-09-08T15:51:21.707+01:00Link to obesityBefore I get a chance to read the original source, from the BBC website some news:
The number of new cancer cases has increased by 20% in under a decade and now stands at 12 million a year, according to the World Cancer Research Fund.
It warns that nearly a quarter of those cases are "preventable".
It calculated that 2.8m new cancers each year are linked to diet, exercise and obesity.
Have a Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-51984267947583094922011-09-05T18:21:00.002+01:002011-09-05T18:21:47.406+01:00Good Housekeeping October 2011Did you see our first advertisement in Good Housekeeping? The October 2011 issue with Judi Dench on the cover and Jashcroft advertisement in the Breast Cancer Awareness section.
Hats, scarves, beanies and turbans.
Stylish British-made designs for those experiencing hair loss. We have a large selection of headscarves in soft jersey fabrics and a range of cotton hat styles. To order easily Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-67168026823893915852011-09-02T08:45:00.002+01:002011-09-02T08:45:49.773+01:00Press release: Bucks business supports cancer charity for second yearA businesswoman from South Bucks is once again supporting an Aylesbury-based cancer charity by donating 15% of proceeds from the sale of her purple hats and scarves throughout September.
Jo Ashcroft began designing headwear for ladies with hair loss due to chemotherapy treatment, and soon after launched her business, 4myhead.com Limited. Jo designs hats, beanies, turbans and scarves which are Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-70396278882444219012011-08-27T12:55:00.002+01:002011-08-27T12:55:24.916+01:00Teenage Cancer Hat competition finals new video on YouTubeReturning from holiday, we have now updated our YouTube video with the images and film from the final which was judged by Claire from Beaconsfield High School, Alison from Teenage Cancer Trust and author, journalist and presenter Lucy Siegle.
The hat will be available on our website www.jashcroft.co.uk in September!
For the YouTube video, have a look at our Capryscarve's channel:
http://Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-10617393003011484802011-07-29T08:59:00.000+01:002011-07-29T08:59:22.935+01:00Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2011We have our final event at Banbury on Saturday 30th July.
To date, Jo has spent 89 hours from May to July being part of the Central and South East Race for Life events. We started with beautiful Stamford at the gorgeous Burghley House, then onto the Milton Keynes bowl in June. During June, the weather was great for Northampton and Oxford University Park and City Centre. July was very busy Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-23101220888061257952011-07-17T16:57:00.000+01:002011-07-17T16:57:05.046+01:00Congratulations to all those at Cancer Research UK's Race for LifeCongratulations to all of those who have completed the 5k or 10k at the Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life.
A big well done to those who managed yesterday in Reading, soaking wet from the start.
We will be at High Wycombe next weekend and hope for a bit of sunshine this time.Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-86334202967683024532011-07-05T07:47:00.001+01:002011-07-07T07:39:25.769+01:00LUCY SIEGLE SELECTS WINNER OF BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUSTJo Ashcroft of 4myhead.com Limited, a South Bucks-based designer of hats and scarves, is pleased to announce that Philippa Nunn’s hat design was selected by Lucy Siegle, Beaconsfield High School (BHS) and Teenage Cancer Trust representatives as the winner of our hat design competition.
The hat design competition was initiated this academic year with the Year 7 BHS students asked to design and Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-33161387252717555942011-06-21T16:22:00.000+01:002011-06-21T16:22:39.026+01:00Starting chemotherapyWe were at the Tesco and Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Northampton on Sunday and we will be at the Race for Life in Oxford on Sunday 19th of June.
At these events, we have been asked by friends and family supporting those starting chemo about what headwear is suitable.
Many women seek to be prepared for the hair loss that can accompany chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The NHS provide Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-88563072110834862352011-06-14T21:05:00.000+01:002011-06-14T21:05:01.806+01:00SPECIAL GUEST LUCY SIEGLE TO JUDGE FINALS FOR BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUSTJo Ashcroft of 4myhead.com Limited, a South Bucks-based designer of hats and scarves, is pleased to announce that Lucy Siegle will be joining us at Beaconsfield High School (BHS) for the finals of the hat competition in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
The hat competition was initiated this academic year with the Year 7 BHS students asked to design and make a hat for teenagers who are being Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-41119222179516308562011-06-10T14:34:00.002+01:002011-06-10T14:34:32.750+01:00Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life Milton KeynesAn early start but an exciting time. First time at the Milton Keynes bowl MK5 8AA.
Nearly 5,000 girls will be participating in a 10k and a 5k.
If it is not raining, we will have our lovely new silk scarves on display and not tucked away! Our fabulous baker boy caps are now in a wonderful range of cotton fabrics and colours. The Liberty print Capry headscarves always prove popular and we haveJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-68899041732934794512011-06-07T20:29:00.000+01:002011-06-07T20:29:40.872+01:00Finals date for Teenage Cancer Trust Beaconsfield High School hat competitionWe have now selected Wednesday 29th June as the final day for our hat competition.
The hat competition was initiated this academic year with the Year 7 Beaconsfield High School (BHS) students asked to design and make a hat for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. Through this competition, students in Year 7 are learning about Textiles Technology, enabling them to make informed choices forJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-88145592690543494702011-06-01T09:14:00.000+01:002011-06-01T09:14:56.094+01:00June Race for Life eventsJune 2011 will be a busy month for JAshcroft.
JAshcroft, a trading name of 4myhead.com Limited supports the girls at Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2011! We will see you at a number of events across the UK this summer. Walk, jog or run 5k or 10k to help beat cancer. www.raceforlife.org".
JAshcroft will be at Milton Keynes on Sautrday 11th June, Northampton on Sunday 19th Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-74127318596567535462011-05-30T16:50:00.000+01:002011-05-30T16:50:54.768+01:00Supporting British seamstressesI am only on page 43 of Lucy Siegle's new book - To Die For - Is Fashion Wearing out the World? but I am hooked.
On a daily basis I am inundated with offers, mainly from China, for 'cheap' hats, hair for wigs and scarves. In 2006, when I started designing, I thought it must be possible to make goods in the UK. I didn't realise how few seamstresses are left earning a living in the UK and how Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-2193255305955113632011-05-23T18:20:00.000+01:002011-05-23T18:20:27.741+01:00History of Baker Boy hatsI'm looking for research on the history of baker boy hats.
The UK has a strong tradition of hat making, particularly those made of straw or felt, but much less is written about fabric hats.
Headcoverings reflect fashion and social status, they offer protection and warmth. Hats can be ornate or practical. The most widely worn sunhat is typically a baseball cap. These caps are worn not only Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-70440005127428329032011-05-18T07:28:00.000+01:002011-05-18T07:28:23.678+01:00Rattling not battlingA great article in the Sunday Times by Clive James. Humourous and witty as you would expect from him.
Strong praise for Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for quality of care and information received by the medical staff.Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-12414948034215894582011-05-16T15:44:00.000+01:002011-05-16T15:44:09.411+01:00Cancer Research UK struggles to find race participantshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13403532
We are pleased to be participating in a number of Race for Life events this summer. On Sunday we were at the beautiful Burghley House in Stamford for the 5k event. Lots of happy ladies from all walks of life who participated. Congratulations to all.
There are many more events to come, our next event is Milton Keynes on Saturday 11th June. Please sign upJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-63262840100383317162011-05-08T16:22:00.000+01:002011-05-08T16:22:10.096+01:00Sun sensitivity and chemotherapyI have had some clients say that they have been advised to be careful as they are more sensitive to sun after and during chemotherapy treatment. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells and normal cells.
We have designed our Kelly bakerboy hats to help with this by including a brim to provide some protection to the face. The bakerboy hats are in soft cottons but they do not contain spf protection. YouJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-205661410098221472011-05-05T10:13:00.000+01:002011-05-05T10:13:11.937+01:00Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2011 StamfordJAshcroft and team will be on hand for our first of 11 Race for Life 2011 events.
We will be at Stamford, Burghley House on Sunday 15th May.
A large selection of our limited edition hats and scarves will be available. We will have our nice soft cotton beanies to wear under a hat or just to keep the head covered. For the events, we have selected some wonderful cottons and made a number of Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-43700055448452040852011-04-25T10:04:00.000+01:002011-04-25T10:04:40.426+01:00Fun-filled day at Race for Life eventThere are over 300 Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2011 events around the country this summer from May to the end of July.
A fifth of Cancer Research UK's income is generated through Race for Life. Click on the logo on our website www.jashcroft.co.uk for further details.
jashcroft.co.uk is supporting with a stall at 11 events. We will be selling our fabulous baker boy hats, Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-84806766755674845122011-04-12T08:24:00.000+01:002011-04-12T08:24:51.679+01:00Hair loss and wigsAs we prepare to support Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, we thought we would highlight the work of Cancer Research.
Every two minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer, and that's why this year we need more women than ever before to join teh girls at events across the UK.
For information on hair loss and wigs, the cancerhelp site is helpful:
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-23950481680212259602011-04-09T10:20:00.000+01:002011-04-09T10:20:20.449+01:00Tesco and Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2011 - 4myhead.comJoin the girls at Race for Life 2011! Enter one of over 300 events across the UK this summer and walk, jog or run 5k or 10k to help beat cancer. www.raceforlife.org
In 2011 Tesco will have been supporting Cancer Research UK's Race for Life for 10 years. And to celebrate, we will be joining forces to create the biggest, best Race for Life yet. By working in partnership, we can achieve the Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-39092355971675605282011-04-04T17:08:00.000+01:002011-04-04T17:08:10.842+01:00Stepping out of the frameBeaconsfield High School presents:
Stepping out of the frame....onto the runway
On Wednesday 6 April, Year 12 students have organised a fashion show which is part of their evaluation process for their Textiles AS Level coursework. It is a great opportunity to celebrate the success of their work and the work from textile students in other year groups.
The show will incorporate garments from Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-45363318400342284132011-03-21T17:37:00.000Z2011-03-21T17:37:32.797ZBeaconsfield High School Fashion ShowOn Wednesday 6 April, Year 12 students will be running a fashion show which is part of their evaluation process for their Textiles AS Level coursework. The students organise this event themselves and it is a great opportunity to celebrate the success of their work within the Department.
All Textiles students are encouraged to participate in this event, whether it is backstage, on the catwalk Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-65417067083710266402011-03-15T17:03:00.000Z2011-03-15T17:03:23.622ZFIRST FINALISTS SELECTED FOR TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST HAT4myhead.com, a South Bucks-based online shop for hats and scarves is pleased to announce the first finalists from the Beaconsfield High School (BHS) hat competition in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
During the academic year, BHS students are working on hat designs for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. In 1995, BHS became one of the first schools in the country to be designated a Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-4338967715846477092011-03-11T19:24:00.000Z2011-03-11T19:24:24.227ZFIRST FINALISTS SELECTED FOR TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST HAT4myhead.com, a South Bucks-based online shop for hats and scarves is pleased to announce the first finalists from the Beaconsfield High School (BHS) hat competition in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
During the academic year, BHS students are working on hat designs for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. In 1995, BHS became one of the first schools in the country to be designated a Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-51521918669563148352011-02-14T18:39:00.000Z2011-02-14T18:39:00.517ZDo me a favourCheck out the new Cancer Research app and websites. Do me a favour - spot cancer early
http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/spotcancerearly/domeafavour/
http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/spotcancerearly/domeafavour/Knowthesigns/Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-18537775743488569262011-02-04T19:06:00.000Z2011-02-04T19:06:10.175ZBreast Cancer Care Facebook post changes to look and feel forOne of the clearest descriptions and graphics I've seen of "Changes to look and feel for"
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-breast-health/worried/changes-to-look-and-feel-for/Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-58004273280598377602011-01-13T19:10:00.000Z2011-01-13T19:10:58.236Z4myhead.com top 10 style tips for those with hair lossWhen speaking to clients and health professionals, we have heard many great ideas for style tips for those with hair loss from chemotherapy or radiation during cancer treatment.
So for 2011, our first ever top 10 style tips for hair loss.
1. Try something different. There are many choices and it is useful to have to hand a selection of hats, scarves or turbans that offer comfort, style and Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-23312879214721607512011-01-02T11:08:00.000Z2011-01-02T11:08:44.580ZHats or fascinatorsA lovely end to 2010 with a winter wedding. A very classy wedding in a lovely old hotel in the English home counties countryside.
I of course, wore a hat, not one designed by 4myhead.com, but an older structured felt hat. When queried by my other half, I commented that it was an English wedding so I must wear a hat. We arrived to find no other hats.
There were a number of ladies with Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-41927338822717115332010-12-22T16:08:00.000Z2010-12-22T16:08:47.662ZGive bloodWell over a year ago, I promised a lovely lady that I would give blood. She had been in the hospital, many times, but on this occasion she required 9 pints of blood. Unfortunately she is not here for me to tell her that I finally did it for her, but I finally did.
Why so long? I had already looked at the national site:
http://www.blood.co.uk/
and easily found locations but none were quite Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-32538216125817757022010-12-09T15:27:00.000Z2010-12-09T15:27:58.953ZWool hats popular and new cotton denim version availableAt last night's ladies pampering evening, we sold our last Kelly KC1, a great heavy weight wool baker boy hat.
One of the ladies at the event last night was allergic to wool. I'm pleased to say 4myhead.com has cotton options for almost all our styles, including the Kelly Baker Boys. We now have a great looking denim cotton baker boy, for sale at £22, unlined.
For those looking for the extra Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-82570693679727100452010-11-30T20:47:00.000Z2010-11-30T20:47:49.905ZTake care and keep warmA bit of a ramble today on the subject of wearing hats.
I'm no longer a rebellious teenager who would arrive at school with her hair literally frozen. I now desire warmth and comfort, albeit with a bit of style if I can.
We had a note from the school that children are not wearing coats and don't have suitable shoes on. Brought up in Canada it was snowboots and full snowsuit. It's not quiteJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-25463386203109099772010-11-26T15:50:00.000Z2010-11-26T15:50:42.524ZAre end of year reflections allowed in NovemberAs the 4myhead.com third birthday passed by so quickly, I thought I would take the opportunity to share my reflections on 2010 and plans for the future
It has been great meeting new people and visiting existing contacts. We have had a successful and exciting year and were pleased to also be able to contribute by organising fundraisings in aid of Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Care, Macmillan Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-43050714578851867452010-11-21T11:26:00.000Z2010-11-21T11:26:11.959ZGreat to see real craftsmanship at the Christmas FairWe did our first Christmas Fair yesterday at Beaconsfield High School. We were pleased to support the school as we are working with BHS and the Teenage Cancer Trust to develop a new hat for teenagers.
It was great to see the girls buying the crochet flowers. Handmade and very pretty, they were a little treat that was made in the UK. Also beautiful hand made wire jewellery in fantastic designsJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-30748260478694166742010-11-14T20:42:00.000Z2010-11-14T20:42:06.855ZChristmas Fair at Beaconsfield High School
We have been getting ready for Saturday's first. The first time we've attended a Christmas fair selling our hats. Jo is certainly enjoying wearing her Beryl beret. It has survived the chill, wind and even the rain brilliantly. Very pleased with this wonderful grey wool blend fabric and it pulls down right over my ears.
Looks great on the teenagers as well. So we've put the first pictures Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-77931053134687668002010-11-06T17:16:00.000Z2010-11-06T17:16:52.634ZChristmas hats and scarf stylesWe were inspired by a recent home visit when a customer took the Marysa red turban, twisted it sideways and it looked fabulous. So we thought it was time to put together a Christmas video.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Capryscarves
We've picked the hats and scarves we think would work best for the festive season - colours of red, green, purple and black. Those with bright patterns and those Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-23415392049780528262010-10-30T15:56:00.000+01:002010-10-30T15:56:04.428+01:004myheadblog: Saturday 20th November 2010 Beaconsfield High School4myheadblog: Saturday 20th November 2010 Beaconsfield High SchoolJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-12176766071979554652010-10-30T15:55:00.000+01:002010-10-30T15:55:26.668+01:00Saturday 20th November 2010 Beaconsfield High SchoolOn Saturday 20th November we will be at the Beaconsfield High School Christmas Fair.
We will be selling a number of hats, including our new Kelly Baker Boy styles and our Beryl Berets. These hats are in wonderful wool blends and sell for £25. They can be ordered online at www.4myhead.com/jashcrofthats.php.
We will also have some fleece berets and headbands for girls available on the day. Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-10006535911937745402010-10-23T13:29:00.000+01:002010-10-23T13:29:13.299+01:00Blogging for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthAs I am sure most women and many girls know it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer Care is very active on social media with Twitter, Facebook and blogs. I've posted this blog as part of their competition, the winning post receiving a copy of Gok Wan's new autobiography. I am pleased to support raising awareness of the charity and the work they do.
The stats say 1 in 3 affected Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-87167627378896267762010-10-22T14:16:00.000+01:002010-10-22T14:16:26.751+01:00Our coming events4myhead.com will be:
Demonstrating and selling our hats and scarves at the Womens Gynaecology Cancer Support Group, Ward 3, Forth Park Hospital, Scotland on Tuesday October 26th. Contact Jo at info@4myhead.com for timings and further details.
Saturday November 20th, we are selling those hats and headbands suitable for anyone at the Beaconsfield High School Christmas Fair. We will also have Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-3364126926300820312010-10-11T16:52:00.000+01:002010-10-11T16:52:05.589+01:00HATS AND SCARVES COMPANY SUPPORTS TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST HAT4myhead.com, an online shop for hats and scarves, and a charity that helps young people fight cancer, are pleased to announce the launch of a special competition for Beaconsfield High School (BHS). BHS students will submit hat designs for teenagers who are being treated for cancer.
The competition and the hat that is produced will be in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, which funds and builds Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-58863924673488253512010-10-09T11:38:00.000+01:002010-10-09T11:38:49.403+01:00Women's Gynaecology Cancer Support Group FifeOn Tuesday October 26th, Helena will be at the Womens Gynaecology Cancer Support Group, Ward 3, Forth Park Hospital, 30 Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland KY2 5RA.
The demonstration will start at 2pm. Helena will be available to sell hats and scarves or take orders. She will also have a small selection of sale items for purchase. We can only take cash or cheques on the day. But you canJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-43981077931162655772010-10-07T08:35:00.000+01:002010-10-07T08:35:55.529+01:00Thank you to the Macmillan Cancer Centre at the Royal FreeThank you to Alison and the volunteers for hosting www.4myhead.com at the Royal Free Hosptial, Hampstead, London.
We had another interesting day and have picked up more ideas of fabrics which we will start looking for now.
Also, we will be picking up our Kelly baker boy hats today so look forward to having those available in December when we are next back at the Macmillan Cancer InformationJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-80172131285597528152010-10-03T11:19:00.000+01:002010-10-03T11:19:28.599+01:00At the Royal Free Macmillan Cancer Centre on WednesdayThis Wednesday, 6th October 2010, 4myhead.com will be at the Royal Free Hospital. We will be in the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre on the ground floor in the oncology out-patients department.
The hats, headbands, scarves and other headwear will be on sale from 10am until 3pm. The Macmillan Centre has a room with a large mirror so you can try on the styles and colours.
Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-11281800205426968782010-10-01T15:01:00.000+01:002010-10-01T15:01:20.131+01:00Exciting October at Royal Free and Forth Park hospitalsOctober is an exciting month.
We started today by launching our hat competition with the Teenage Cancer Trust. We look forward to seeing all the designs put forward and bringing them to life as real and wearable products for teenagers. Great to have the support of a leading technology school.
On Wednesday 6th October we will be at the Royal Free Hospital at the Macmillan Cancer Support CentreJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-34931186356229552022010-09-29T15:43:00.000+01:002010-09-29T15:43:26.174+01:00Final days of purple gifts - more for next year?Two more days before the end of the month.
During September 2010, we are selling our two purple headscarves - the Skye SP1 in a "Dairy Milk" purple cotton jersey and our Capry SP1 in a periwinkle "blue/purple" cotton jersey at £25 each and 20% from the sale of these items will be paid to the Lymphoma Association (Registered Charity No. 1068395).
It would be great to hear from those of you who Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-59540433049414944062010-09-26T11:43:00.000+01:002010-09-26T11:43:28.176+01:00What is recommended as basics when completely fatiguedI read many blogs of those going through treatment for cancer. Of course, there are many comments of days of complete fatigue and unable to contemplate activity.
When I look at the care received by a relative, I wonder if there is a checklist of basic personal hygiene and diet that are needed daily, weekly or monthly. So that the carer can work through what must absolutely be done and what Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-107920101191171342010-09-25T13:01:00.000+01:002010-09-25T13:01:10.667+01:00What are the symptomsOne of the learning points from starting www.4myhead.com is understanding the symptoms of the different types of cancer. Many of which as a forty something woman I had been unaware of.
Working with the Lymphoma Association this month, I've both read their excellent literature, read their newsletters and listened to those who have had lymphoma. In particular, two ladies I spoke to recently Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-84448897280231322742010-09-24T15:02:00.000+01:002010-09-24T15:02:24.109+01:00Mylene in purplePleased to see lots of purple at this morning's class. A great colour on all skin tones and complexions. I hope you've had a chance to view our video made with the Lymphoma Association http://www.youtube.com/user/Capryscarves#p/a/u/0/7pJZHsnxUIs.
I think the purple/periwinkle looks great on the 20-40somethings! And as I walk by M&S I see Mylene in a purple raincoat and hat and on the Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-55307028222597491072010-09-23T08:30:00.000+01:002010-09-23T08:30:16.787+01:00What do you think of online newslettersMany of us are getting our news and information online. What do you like reading? Online newsletters save the charities on postage and printing costs. Are they easy to read online? And do people still like having the feel of for example, the Sunday papers?
It's a great way to get out information in a cost effective manner and hopefully people are spotting them on their google searches.
Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-31294032288329551922010-09-21T20:47:00.000+01:002010-09-21T20:47:10.088+01:00Keeping the campaign aliveIt's been a great month, working with the ladies at the Lymphoma Association. As part of this, I attended the Beacons of Hope Awards, met some interesting people who had triumphed and listed to stories of devotion, love and dedication. Very inspirational.
The Lymphoma Association work everyday to raise awareness. It is not easy to capture attention and the current PITS campaign touring the Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-89329272296724063642010-09-19T09:43:00.000+01:002010-09-19T09:43:59.016+01:00Why I will support the HPV vaccineA very informative day yesterday at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists for the Wellbeing of Women Know More event.
I listened to Dr Jane Woyka, GP Partner and RCGP representative to the Department of Health Advisory Committee on Cervical Screening. I am convinced that girls need to be vaccinated before they are sexually active. 3,000 cases of cervical cancer diagnosed eachJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-86258878513643808432010-09-17T08:12:00.000+01:002010-09-17T08:12:52.260+01:00Beacons of Hope Awards last night at London ZooA fantastic venue for drinks and canapes whilst meeting skunk and watching the kangaroos. Interesting atmosphere leaving in the dark! Well done to the Lymphoma Association for running this annual event.
Nice to see the lovely Ros and Jo smiling as usual. Met some of those who had been helped by the Lymphoma Association - speaking highly of buddy programme - now buddies themselves, the Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-71203301782030933162010-09-13T07:02:00.000+01:002010-09-13T07:02:09.523+01:00Beacons of Hope Awards this weekDuring Lymphatic Cancer Awareness week, Jo at 4myhead.com is attending the Beacons of Hope Awards in central London. I'll report back after the event.
Beacons of Hope Awards is an annual event which recognises the achievements and efforts of those affected by lymphatic cancer. Last year there were four categories - Fundraiser of the Year, Outstanding Contribution in Care and Support, Raising Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-84691063456356804372010-09-10T14:27:00.000+01:002010-09-10T14:27:55.203+01:00Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week next weekEvery year, the Lymphoma Association celebrate Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week which is their chance to raise awareness of lymphoma and to also raise vital funds so that they can continue to provide their free services.
There are a number of ways that you can help out. Simply click on the links below to find out more:
http://www.lymphomas.org.uk/page.asp?pageid=225
www.4myhead.com is pleased Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-57849026118063704152010-09-07T07:42:00.000+01:002010-09-07T07:42:35.732+01:00Business supports the Lymphoma AssociationOne of the goals of setting up 4myhead.com was to support charities, which we have done with fund raising parties, challenges and now this promotion with the Lymphoma Association.
There are two headscarves being sold with 20% of the proceeds benefitting the Lymphoma Association. The unique styles have proven popular with women seeking headwear during the period when they lose their hair from Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-91356237980139562442010-09-06T09:18:00.000+01:002010-09-06T09:18:43.511+01:00Did you know Lymphoma is the most common cancer affecting the under 30s.Lymphoma is currently the 6th most common cancer diagnosed by clinicians in the UK.
It is the most common cancer affecting the under 30s.
In the UK, almost 1,700 cases of Hodgkin lymphoma and nearly 11,000 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma are diagnosed each year.
It is estimated that approximately 60,000 people in the UK are currently living with the disease.
The incidence of lymphoma is Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-86973931198187507752010-09-04T11:34:00.000+01:002010-09-04T11:34:12.296+01:00Adding more purple and blue to the wardrobeAfter our spring and summer clear out, see our post re our swishing and swapping party, we are ready to add a few pieces in our favourite colours to the wardrobe. We've seen great purple and blues at all the high street chains and are thrilled that they work well with our two scarves which are part of our support of the Lymphoma Association.
In case you missed it! During the month of Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-17826284036156010262010-09-03T10:26:00.000+01:002010-09-03T10:26:38.218+01:00A beautiful sunny dayEnjoy the vitamin D today if you can. We are planning our winter ranges now. To make the transition from summer to autumn we have a number of scarves and hats that match what's in the stores now.
In particular, we of course want to note that during September, as well as raising awareness of Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week, 4myhead.com is donating to the Lymphoma Association.
Two of our Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-88632047212581948162010-09-02T08:57:00.000+01:002010-09-02T08:57:21.664+01:00Purple gifts that support the Lymphoma AssociationDuring September, SockShop.co.uk, 4myhead.com and Print me a shirt.com are supporting the Lymphoma Association by donating a percentage from the sale of a range of purple items. To have a look at the items on offer, please click the link below.
http://www.lymphomas.org.uk/news/news.asp?newsid=141
During September, 20% from the sale of purple head scarves bought from 4myhead.com will be donatedJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-15837108677717739152010-09-01T08:47:00.000+01:002010-09-01T08:47:55.999+01:00Raising awareness of Lymphatic CancerDuring the month of September, as well as raising awareness of Lymphatic Cancer Awareness Week, 4myhead.com is donating to the Lymphoma Association.
Two of our purple headscarves, the Skye SP1 and the Capry SP2, are being sold with a donation of 20% going to the Lymphoma Association (Registered Charity No 1068395). The scarves can be ordered on our website www.4myhead.com.
The Skye SP1 Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-32023044193404584592010-08-30T12:13:00.000+01:002010-08-30T12:13:41.372+01:00Cancer Research donation station raises estimated £1,610Delighted to return from holiday to find a letter from Cancer Research. "We are pleased to tell you that we expect the bags donated will generate £1,610." Together with cash donations from the event now totalling £360, the swishing and swapping event for 2010 raised £1,970.
This means that since 4myhead.com started, Jo has organised or participated in events that have raised over £3,000 for Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-43826980219488362522010-08-02T19:01:00.000+01:002010-08-02T19:01:50.173+01:00Great new beanie Tyara caps now availableOne of our customers was looking for the lightest fabric during the heat of the summer. So at 4myhead.com, we've taken our light dusky pink cotton jersey and our thin jersey in the brown pattern of checks and tweeds, and had a few new Tyara hats made up.
We've also added the soft pink velour to the Tyara range as it feels so comfortable on the head. Our current range of Tyara caps and the Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-8250871832326975042010-07-23T11:46:00.000+01:002010-07-23T11:46:50.969+01:00Thank you to Cancer Research UK for the collection of 70 bags today.Friendly Steve collected 70 bags from our donation station today.
We held our second annual “Swish/Swap for Cancer Research” on June 25th and turned clothing castoffs into research funds.
4myhead.com designs and retails for hats and headscarves for women experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment. We debuted the event last year.
It was a terrific opportunity for people to thin out their Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-55083221036505646222010-07-07T19:14:00.000+01:002010-07-07T19:14:49.043+01:00What are the alternatives in the heat of this British summerI understand how hot you can feel having to cover your head with a wig, scarf or hat. Having recently visited ladies in their home and talked to those I met at the Royal Free Hampstead Macmillan centre, I've put on the front page of our website, www.4myhead.com, the coolest versions for the summer.
The Capry in cotton jersey offers the lightness and softness wanted in the summer. With many Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-35372984107844369982010-06-28T21:12:00.000+01:002010-06-28T21:12:19.479+01:00Wow £300 raised plus donation bags for Cancer Research UKSWISHING AND SWAPPING FOR CANCER RESEARCH IN THE UK
On June 25th we held our second annual “Swish/Swap for Cancer Research".
It has been a terrific opportunity for people to thin out their closets, enjoy an evening of socialising and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Invited guests brought clothes, shoes, hats, jewellery, CD’s, DVD’s and books they no longer needed or wore. Throughout Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-1723739602019997662010-06-08T19:51:00.000+01:002010-06-08T19:51:30.707+01:00Wellbeing Roadshow on 9 July in Market HarboroughTarget Ovarian Cancer has their next Wellbeing Roadshow coming up on 9 July in Market Harborough for women across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
Kate says "Our Wellbeing events are aimed at giving a confidence boost to women living with and beyond ovarian cancer. Join us and other women who have had similar experiences to socialise and pick up some useful information. The day will feature Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-46977189224180448172010-06-08T19:49:00.000+01:002010-06-08T19:49:34.757+01:00Capry headscarves on YouTubeWe've created our second video showing the various ways to wear the Capry headscarf from 4myhead.com.
Please note of the scarves used in the demonstration, only one Capry CJ1 left (June 2010).
http://www.youtube.com/user/Capryscarves#p/a/u/0/q6GWlqHajE0Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-51423443772323868222010-05-14T13:48:00.000+01:002010-05-14T13:48:14.804+01:00Good luck tonight Kathryn and Suzy in the Moonwalkhttp://www.walkthewalk.org/Home
Two great friends walking a marathon at night in central London in their bras for the Walk the Walk charity. Known as the Playtex Moonwalk, the breast cancer charity supports research, equipment and facilities.Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-72082248344733481362010-05-10T08:06:00.000+01:002010-05-10T08:06:27.044+01:00Descant Housewives Charity CD 2010Delayed by the volcano, the great launch concert was held last night at the Jam Theatre in Marlow last night.
The Descant Housewives launched their second charity CD. Half of the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Care and half go to Helen & Douglas House Children's Hospice.
The CD can be purchased on the Jam Theatre website.
http://www.jamtheatre.co.uk/Jam/BUY!_archive/Entries/2010/4/12_CD__Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-85222996188727292222010-04-29T07:49:00.000+01:002010-04-29T07:49:44.736+01:00Wednesday June 30th at Royal Free Hospital, LondonWe are available at the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre for you to come and browse our collection, and make a purchase if you wish on Wednesday 30th June from 11 - 3pm.
No appointment is necessary, but if you would like some more information – please drop into the the Macmillan centre on the Ground floor in Oncology out-patients at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, Pond Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-41354966338285404982010-04-23T13:58:00.000+01:002010-04-23T13:58:40.968+01:00Cancer Research Give up clothes for good fundraisingAs I plan for this year's swish, I've ordered 50 bags from Cancerhelp, the information site for Cancer Research.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/hair-loss-and-wigs#resource
So I think this idea is fantastic!
Cancer Research UK, TK Maxx and HomeSense are challenging the nation to strip their wardrobes and cupboards as bare as they dare to help beat childhood cancers.
Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-8487902064613106602010-03-16T07:52:00.000Z2010-03-16T07:52:10.296ZOvarian Cancer ActionMarch 2010 is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Please show your support!
Help Ovarian Cancer Action raise awareness of ovarian cancer and its
symptoms and raise funds to support its awareness and research work.
In the UK, awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer is low. Simply not enough women know that: persistent stomach pain, increased abdominal size and persistent bloating, difficulty Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-61926214671392292432010-03-02T08:09:00.000Z2010-03-02T08:09:32.536ZMaggie's Online CentreMaggie's have published their first online centre update.
This month they are having - Love Maggie's Day
Friday 26 March is our first ever Love Maggie's Day - a day to do something you love or do something for someone you love - and we'd love you to be a part of it.
Maggie's Big Hug
At every Maggie's Centre across the UK, local supporters will be coming together at midday on 26 March to Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-7408480837767585132010-02-09T18:43:00.000Z2010-02-09T18:43:13.087ZAn Introduction to Mesothelioma Cancer from asbestos.netInformation provided by www.asbestos.net (and not verified by 4myhead.com):
An Introduction to Mesothelioma Cancer
Although it shares some similarities with lung cancer, mesothelioma is actually a distinct disease. A diagnosis of mesothelioma, however, can be just as devastating to the patient and her friends and family members.
Commonly associated with asbestos exposure, mesothelioma targets Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-59832861163000603722010-01-28T08:13:00.001Z2010-01-29T13:20:11.159ZLymphoma AssociationA wonderful team at the Lymphoma Association. Great publications. I especially like the advice they have on relaxation, exercise and dealing with a sore mouth and throat.
The leaflets or the helpline team can be reached at
https://www.lymphomas.org.uk/contact/
Very helpful. Any other thoughts on good relaxation techniques?Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-84681030292621070802010-01-23T12:12:00.000Z2010-01-23T12:12:46.323ZDid you know about the Care Quality CommissionThe Care Quality Commission is the new health and social care regulator for England.
For example, you can search for your hospital or compare hospitals.
http://2009ratings.cqc.org.uk/findcareservices/informationabouthealthcareservices.cfm
If you look at the Royal Marsden they rank as Excellent across all of the measures, Quality of Services; Meeting Core Standards; Assessment of Existing Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-46989903399490514862010-01-20T08:16:00.000Z2010-01-20T08:16:56.118ZCancerHelp UK (Cancer Research site on hair loss)We are thrilled that we are now on the Cancer Research, CancerHelp UK page on Hair loss and wigs.
The bit at the bottom of http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/hair-loss-and-wigs#resource.
We will continue to support Cancer Research and are starting to think about the plans for our 2010 fundraiser. The 'swish' party was so well received last year it seems a good idea to doJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-30562852392362771122010-01-16T12:38:00.000Z2010-01-16T12:38:04.466ZWhat can I do to help?I noticed the book, What can I do to help? at UCLH Macmillan. This contains 75 practical ideas for family and friends from cancer's frontline. The author is Deborah Hutton and proceeds support Macmillan cancer relief.
I would recommend to anyone with a friend or family going through a serious illness. For example, idea 29 is to Offer to be an outpatient companion. I certainly felt this was Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-562048067047172842010-01-13T17:33:00.000Z2010-01-13T17:33:09.078ZUCLH MacmillanThe team offer a very helpful service allowing clients to try on hats and scarves. They now have some of our samples so if you are at this London hospital you can see a few of our styles. All current stock will continue to be on the website and available to order easily, quickly and securely.Jo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437216728075318488.post-46755792704865319122010-01-12T09:37:00.003Z2010-01-12T09:38:15.677ZInformation on Breast Cancer tips for familyThe newest health information site in the UK is the Boots WebMD site for healthcare information for yourself, friends and family. A fantastic source of information. In particular please see their recent article on Breast Cancer and Tips for family. The link can be found on our site on http://www.4myhead.com/charity.phpJo from jashcroft.co.ukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17588558562580423875noreply@blogger.com