Shine Shake Ups

 

 

A full day of connection, conversation, and support for anyone affected by cancer.

Shake Up Fire, New Forest - 19 September 2026

Our new outdoor event, Shake Up Fire, will be on Saturday 19 September from 9.30 am – 4.00 pm. Find out more here and register below.

Register for Shake Up Fire

Shake Up London - 7 November 2026

We’re excited to be returning to London to host a Shake Up on 7 November 2026. It will take place at the Maggie’s Centre at St Barts Hospital. Free to attend, with a refundable deposit. Register your place below.

Register for Shake Up London

What is a Shake Up?

A Shake Up is a full-day (10 am–4:30 pm) free, in-person event where you can talk through important topics, share good food, and feel less alone with cancer. Whether you’re in treatment, in remission, living with cancer, or were diagnosed long ago – you are welcome.

As spaces are limited, you are only allowed to attend one Shake Up. If you’ve been and fancy more Shine time, check out our online programmes, networks, and other events. We’d love to see you there!

More information about Shake Ups

What will I be doing at a Shake Up?

  • 10:00 am – Arrive, meet the Shine team and others over coffee or tea.
  • 10:30 am – Morning sessions start: getting to know one another and sharing our experiences.
  • Lunch – Food and a chance to chat with others.
  • Afternoon – Workshops on managing fears and anxieties, ending the day with how we can coach ourselves through tough times.
  • 4:30 pm – Shake Up ends.
We ask that people commit to staying for the full day as the sessions are designed to build on each other throughout the day. There will be breaks and space available if you feel like you need a breather.

How much does it cost?

It is free to join, with all food and drink included on the day.
 
We do ask for a refundable £25 deposit when you sign up. If this is difficult to manage right now, there’s a spot on the registration form to let us know. We’d never want finances to get in the way of you attending.

How is Shake Up Fire different?

Unlike our usual Shake Up events, Shake Up Fire is a day spent completely outdoors in a forest.

You’ll be guided by Layne, an expert in outdoor skills, who’ll teach you things such as fire building and cooking outdoors.

Shake Up Fire is a chance to escape your day-to-day stresses and spend the day in nature with others who just get it.

Learn more about Shake Up Fire here.

Where do I sign up?

Complete a form at one of the following links to register, and we will be in touch:
 
 

Read more about Shake Ups

You can read our blog about our Edinburgh Shake Up here and watch a short video of the day here.

In my two and a half years of dealing with cancer, it’s been a lonely journey as I have always been the youngest person in every room by a mile. Being with people of a similar age group who just ‘get it’ was hugely beneficial for me and for once I actually didn’t feel alone. I feel like I’ve found connections for life which is just amazing. 

-Edinburgh Shake Up participant

 

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