Group Activities

Cherry Lodge offers a range of enjoyable and beneficial group activities. They are available at the CL Centre, at off-site venues and online via Zoom.

Knitting Group

Meetings, for knitters at any skill level, are held monthly at the CL centre. For more information phone Nisha on 020 8441 7000 or email nisha@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk

Last Wednesday of every month from 1.30pm.

Coffee Mornings for New Members (at the CL centre)

Coffee Mornings for New Members are held twice monthly at Howard House. These welcoming get togethers are hosted by CL nurses Karen and Olivia. For more information email karen@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk or phone her on 020 8441 7000.

1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10.30am to 12.00.

Drop-Out Group Coffee Mornings (off-site)

Members’ coffee mornings are held weekly, usually at the Open Door Centre, St Albans Road, Barnet EN5 4LA. This is a member-led group activity but nurse Karen or volunteer coordinator Caroline often attend and can introduce people attending for the first time. (The group took the name of Drop Outs when they began meeting off-site during Covid.) For more information email karen@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk or phone her on 020 8441 7000.

Tuesdays from 10.00am to 1.30pm.

Wednesday Talks

Talks on interesting topics are sometimes held at Howard House. In the past they have been held fairly regularly on Wednesday afternoons. Our most recent talk, on 3rd September 2025, was by Salima Jiwa and Ben Clarke of Age UK Barnet, describing their organisation’s valuable services and activities. Other topics have included ‘How to avoid Scams’ (also by Age UK Barnet) and ‘Making a Will and Power of Attorney’ (by solicitor Rafael Singer).

Pilates

We are currently recruiting a new teacher. Information will be posted here soon. As previously, weekly sessions will be held at St Marks Hall, Potter’s Road, Barnet EN5 5HY. To book a place email nisha@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk or call her on 020 8441 7000. Please bring your own mat if possible.

Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm.

Circle Dancing

Weekly sessions, conducted by Ingrid at Wesley Hall, 9 Stapylton Road, Barnet EN5 4JJ. To attend, please collect a voucher from the Cherry Lodge centre.

Thursdays from 10.30am to 11.30am.

Yoga

Weekly sessions (in person, seated if wished), at Barnet Rugby Club, led by teacher Lesley Bowell. Please register your interest by emailing nisha@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk or phone her on 020 8441 7000.

Mondays from 2.45 pm to 3.45 pm.

Seated Yoga via Zoom

Weekly Seated Yoga sessions, led by Kathryn Jackman. For more details please email nisha@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk or phone her on 020 8441 7000.

Fridays (from 4 th July), 11am- 12 noon

Laughter Wellness

Laughter Wellness via Zoom is led by Cristina Lorefice. For more information please phone Kirsty on 020 8441 7000 or email olivia@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk.

First Tuesday of every month from 2pm to 2.45pm.

Sound Healing (Soundbath)

These monthly sessions are provided via Zoom by music teacher Alistair Smith. For more information please phone Kirsty on 020 8441 7000 or email olivia@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk.

Second Friday of every month from 2pm to 3pm

Mindfulness

We run a six-week in person course and an eight-week online course. Contact one of the Cherry Lodge nurses for further information:
Phone 020 8441 7000 or email karen@cherrylodgecancercare.org.uk or Olivia@cherrylodgecancer.care.org.uk