Members’ Events and Outings
For many people, the time when treatment has finished can be very challenging. While trying to find your way back into the life you had before your treatment, you may also be dealing with ongoing side effects from treatment and be seeking to regain self esteem and confidence. We call this a time for ‘facing the challenge of change’.
To help people during this challenge, Cherry Lodge sometime organises special events or outings. These can provide an opportunity for members to take the first step towards taking back control and moving forward in a safe and supportive environment which encourages social interaction.
Learn about Hypnotherapy at the Members’ Coffee Morning
Cherry Lodge’s new hypnotherapist, Kasia Johnson, will be attending our Members’ Coffee Morning at Howard House on Thursday 4th December 2025, from 10.30am to 11am. There will be an informal discussion and Kasia will talk about the many ways that hypnotherapy could help you on your cancer journey. Contact Nisha to book your space.
Talks by Interesting Speakers
During 2024 and 2025 a series of talks for members, volunteers and supporters was held on Wednesday afternoons at Howard House. The most recent of these, on Wednesday 3rd September 2025, was by Salima Jiwa and Ben Clarke, describing the many services provided by Age UK Barnet, from benefit checks to form filling, home support, and events.
Earlier talks covered ‘How to avoid Scams’ (again by Age UK Barnet) and Making a Will and Powers of Attorney (by solicitor Rafael Singer). Other interesting speakers included: Monique Deletant, CEO of Arts Depot, North Finchley; Ann Beatty, CEO of the Steve Sinnott Foundation; and Mike Noronha from Barnet Museum..
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care AGM 2016
May 11, 2016Cherry Lodge Cancer Care held its 2016 Annual General Meeting at the newly renovated Cherry Lodge Centre, Howard House, on Tuesday 10th May. The meeting was attended by a cross-section of members, volunteers, staff, trustees and patrons, all with a shared interest in the charity’s well-being. Dr Margaret Clark, chairman of the trustees, began with a ...Easter Egg raffle draw 2016
March 15, 2016On account of the imminent building work and temporary relocation of Cherry Lodge services, our annual Easter Egg raffle was drawn a week early this year – at members’ drop-in on Tuesday 15th March 2016. As usual, the prize was a beautiful chocolate egg from The Chocolate Shop at Cockfosters. The draw was made by Brenda ...Lights of Love – an event to remember
November 30, 2015On Sunday 29th November 2015, Cherry Lodge Cancer Care held its annual Lights of Love event in The Spires Shopping Centre, Barnet. Fortunately for us, the Spires’ management had kindly allowed the use of an empty shop, which made life a lot easier and kinder as the wind was fierce and the rain cold and ...Afternoon of American Song and Swing
September 23, 2015On 22nd September 2015, singer Chirag Goyate presented an afternoon of delightful music to Cherry Lodge members, volunteers and their friends. We first met Chirag in July when he sang with the band that gave us New York, New York, an evening of music from the Big Band era and American Songbook. Getting him back to ...Milly Day for Cherry Lodge Members
July 24, 2015Cherry Lodge Cancer Care sends a big thank you to Milly Days for making Thursday 23rd July 2015 a special day for a group of our members. The Milly Days charity gives ‘people who are in need of some peace and a chance to recharge’ the opportunity to spend a sponsored day at a wonderful riverside ...Guided Walk around Soho
June 23, 2015A friendly group of Cherry Lodge members and volunteers enjoyed a most interesting walk around Soho on Friday 19th June 2015. The walk was led by Michael King, a volunteer befriender at Cherry Lodge who is also an experienced professional tour guide. Many thanks to Michael for sharing his knowledge and for giving his time ...Cherry Lodge Annual Lecture 2015
May 13, 2015The 2015 Cherry Lodge Annual Lecture followed on immediately after the 2015 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12th May. This year’s speaker was Alison Hibberd, Carers Service Manager at Barnet Carers Centre, who proved to be an excellent choice with her very interesting and informative talk on ‘Services from Barnet Carers Centre’. Over the years, Cherry Lodge ...Cherry Lodge AGM 2015
May 13, 2015Cherry Lodge Cancer Care held its 2015 Annual General Meeting at Howard House on Tuesday 12th May. The meeting was attended by a cross section of interested parties: members, volunteers, staff, trustees and patrons. Dr Margaret Clark, chairman of the trustees, began with a few words of welcome, which were followed by formal approval of ...Applause for John Churchill – and thanks!
March 3, 2015John Churchill, a member of Cherry Lodge, successfully ran the 10k London Winter Run on Sunday 1st February 2015. The run, organised by Cancer Research UK, followed a very scenic route, starting at the London Eye and passing St Paul’s cathedral and Tower Hill. John raised £1,720 for Cherry Lodge, with a lot of the money ...Members see England win at Wembley
September 13, 2014Thanks to the generosity of Tradition Financial Services, four Cherry Lodge members – Nigel Francis, Tony Scully, Richard Fielden and Harry Francis – were able to take up an opportunity to enjoy a VIP evening of hospitality and football at Wembley Stadium. Their donated tickets, worth £1,000 each, were for the evening of Wednesday 3rd ...