The Big Purple Bus in the community
Step on board our Big Purple Bus for cancer support in your community.
Our Big Purple Bus
We bring our cancer support services directly to the local communities, across the region, with our Big Purple Bus.
This crucial step is helping us ensure people across South Yorkshire have equal access to cancer support services. Cancer can cause physical, emotional and financial challenges, but Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to help.
The Big Purple Bus brings our Healthcare Professionals and Advisors to the community, making it easier than ever to access support. Our team on board are friendly and welcoming, no question is too big or too small for them. So if you spot our Big Purple Bus when you’re out and about, please feel free to come and have a chat.
What does our Big Purple Bus offer?
One to One support – for anyone affected by cancer from our friendly, supportive Healthcare Professionals and Advisors. We can offer emotional, financial, practical support and advice.
Welfare advice – we offer welfare appointments with Citizens Advice Sheffield on Monday mornings (Manor) and Friday mornings (Darnall), find out more here.
Most importantly, friendly faces and a welcoming environment - with a free tea or coffee. No question is too big or small for our Big Purple Bus Team.
Where is the Big Purple Bus?
Manor / Arbourthorne
Every Monday, 9am-12pm:
Manor Centre, Manor Park Centre, Sheffield S2 1WE
Every Monday, 12:30-3pm:
Springs Leisure Centre, East Bank Road, Sheffield S2 2AL
Burngreave / Firvale
Every 1st Tuesday of the month, 9am-1pm:
Verdon Centre, Verdon Street, Sheffield S3 9QS
Every 1st Tuesday of the month, 2pm-5pm:
Firvale Community Hub, 127 Page Hall Rd, Sheffield S4 8GU
Meadowhall / Parson Cross
Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 9am-5pm
Meadowhall Shopping Centre Orange Car Park, Sheffield S9 1BN
Last Wednesday of the month, 9am-5pm
Margetson Rd, Parson Cross, Sheffield S5 9LS
DATE CHANGE: In February, we will be at Parson Cross on the third Wednesday of the month.
Therefore, the next few dates are as follows:
Wednesday 29th January, 9am-5pm
Wednesday 19th February, 9am-5pm
Wednesday 26th March, 9am-5pm
Rotherham / SACMHA
Every Thursday, 8.30am-4.30pm:
Breathing Space Rotherham, Badsley Moor Lane, East Dene, Rotherham S65 2QL
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 1pm - 3pm:
SACMHA Campus, 10 Breinburg Court, 263 Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield, S3 9AQ
Darnall / Tinsley
Every Friday, 9am-12.45pm
Darnall Prince of Wales Road Car Park, Darnall, Sheffield S9 4ER
Every other Friday afternoon (6 Dec, 20 Dec):
12pm-2pm - Hanfia Masjid and Islamic Cultural Centre, 372 Sheffield Road, Tinsley, Sheffield S9 1RQ
Every other Friday afternoon (29 Nov, 13 Dec):
2:30pm-4pm - Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy School, 34A Norborough Rd, Tinsley, Sheffield S9 1SG
Monthly events, visits and collaborations
Along with our weekly schedule of bus locations, we will also be attending/hosting the following events.
Find out more about the above organisations/events:
Please note: this is an approximate schedule of upcoming events, correct as of 3/12/2024.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit our social media channels.