Bra-sket competion helps raise awareness for breast cancer

HANGING BRA-SKET: Photo by Gro-Organic

A NUMBER of community projects and venues in North Solihull will be taking part in a novel competition to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Bluebell Community Gardens, Gro-Organic, the Three Trees Centre and Kingshurst Art Space are among the organisations creating colourful hanging "bra-skets"
It is hoped that the contest will draw attention to a serious issue.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a number of information sessions will be held in the weeks ahead. In the north of the borough, events are scheduled for:

• Tuesday, October 11 - Chelmsley Wood Library (10am-12noon)
• Tuesday, October 11 - You+ Shop, Chelmsley Wood (1am-3pm)
• Wednesday, October 12 - Craig Croft Pharmacy (10-11am).

Councillor Karen Grinsell, the cabinet member responsible for health, said: "Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women – with 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer in their lifetime. 

"We hope that these eye-catching displays will help raise awareness for local support services and also encourage women to check themselves and attend their breast screening appointments."

Previous research has suggested that screening for the illness is less common in the north of the borough.