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Cherry Lodge Lights of Love 2025
The 2025 Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Lights of Love ceremony was held on the rather chilly evening of Sunday 30th November. Once again, this very special gathering took place outside the Cherry Lodge shop in Church Passage, Barnet. Thank you to CL Founder, Margaret, and Events Coordinator, Tina, for organising this memorable event. Margaret opened … Continued
Celebrating Our Wonderful Cherry Lodge Volunteers
On Wednesday 26th November 2025, Cherry Lodge Cancer Care welcomed our volunteers to a special gathering dedicated to celebrating the people who form the heart of our charity. From those who joined us only recently to those who have supported Cherry Lodge since our earliest days, 29 years ago in a portacabin in the grounds … Continued
Festive Extravaganza at The Landsby
The Festive Extravaganza, hosted by Cherry Lodge Cancer Care at The Landsby, Stanmore on Monday 24th November 2025, proved extremely popular with the residents of this luxurious retirement residence. We send special thanks to Myra for helping Tina put on on this latest event ‘Landsby event’ to raise much needed money to help fund Cherry … Continued
Tombola prizes wanted for the CL Christmas Fair
Please help us make the Tombola Stall at the Cherry Lodge Christmas Fair a great success – providing lots of fun and raising much needed funds. We will be extremely grateful to receive donations such as bottles (non-alcoholic because alcohol is not allowed at Wesley Hall), boxes of chocolates, unused toileteries, or small gift items … Continued
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Christmas Cards are now on sale
Christmas cards in aid of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care are now on sale. Three attractive designs to choose from: £3.50 for a pack of 10. Available at the Cherry Lodge centre, in the Cherry Lodge shop, and at the Cherry Lodge Christmas Fair on Saturday 13th December 2025.
Tea and Talk at The Landsby
It was a fabulous afternoon for everyone who attended the Tea and Talk event in the luxurious setting of The Landsby, Stanmore on Monday 20th October 2025. All proceeds will go to help fund the many services of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care. Landsby residents and Cherry Lodge supporters were treated to a fascinating talk by … Continued
Cherry Lodge Pink Tombola 2025
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care’s Pink Tombola tables returned to Barnet’s The Spires on Saturday 18th October 2025. As always, this colourful, fun-filled event proved very popular with shoppers of all ages. We hold this event every year in October, which is national Breast Cancer Awareness month, and every prize on the table is pink, like … Continued
Cherry Lodge at Barnet Community Health event
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care recently joined other local health and wellbeing organisations at a community event organised by local GP practices (PCN 2). This well organised and popular event for Barnet’s older residents was held on 8th October 2025 at Oakleigh Community Church. It was opened by Cllr Tony Vourou, former Mayor of Barnet (pictured … Continued
Autumn 2025 Newsletter
The Autumn 2025 Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Newsletter has now been sent to everyone on the Cherry Lodge Cancer Care mailing list. It is also possible, via this website, to access a pdf of the newsletter to read onscreen or to print out. Note that if you no longer wish to receive a copy of … Continued
Halloween items now on sale at the CL Shop
Halloween is almost here … and the Cherry Lodge Cancer Care shop in Church Passage, Barnet has you covered! Costumes, props and accessories all sorted. Every purchase helps support people living with cancer. Scare up your look. Support a good cause. Fangs a lot!
Art Exhibition by local artist Wendy Hemstead
Local artist Wendy Hempstead is exhibiting at Barnet Library throughout September 2025. Wendy’s lovely artworks are inspired by her love of nature and the environment. Her exhibition showcases works in watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, collage and printmaking, giving them wide appeal. 20% of any sales will be donated to Cherry Lodge Cancer Care and … Continued
Summer Soulstice Payback Day 2025
A happy crowd gathered at Barnet’s Black Horse pub on August Bank Holiday Sunday 2025. They were there to enjoy each other’s company, listen and dance to groovy music, take part in or witness the handing over of a big cheque, and celebrate the huge support that Summer Soulstice gives to Cherry Lodge Cancer Care. … Continued
Meena’s Sky Dive for Cherry Lodge
On Thursday 31st July 2025, CL member Meena Parihar came to Howard House to present us with a very welcome big cheque for £3,500. Meena raised her fantastic total (with a similar amount donated to Macmillan) by undertaking a tandem Skydive. She has also raised sponsorship money for Cherry Lodge this year by taking part … Continued
Cash4Coins update
In May 2025, Cherry Lodge Cancer Care signed up with Cash4Coins as a new way to help us raise money to fund our vital services. We can now report that this initiative is proving very popular. Our first two tubs raised a fantastic £292, and replacement tubs in reception at the centre and in the … Continued
Cherry Lodge Sponsored Swim 2025
On Sunday 6th July 2025, Cherry Lodge Cancer Care supporters again had the opportunity to swim in the fabulous pool at QE Boys’ School, Barnet. By seeking sponsorship, they could also raise money to help fund Cherry Lodge’s many services for local people affected by cancer. The event was a great success on all counts … Continued
Summer Soulstice 2025 – a fantastic day!
The much loved Summer Soulstice music festival is the biggest annual fundraising event on the Cherry Lodge Cancer Care calendar. This year’s event, held on Old Elizabethans’ Memorial Playing Fields on Saturday 21st June 2025, more than lived up to expectations. A hugely appreciative crowd of nearly 3,000 turned out to enjoy the day while … Continued
Summer 2025 Cherry Lodge Newsletter now online
The Summer 2025 Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Newsletter has now been sent to everyone on the Cherry Lodge Cancer Care mailing list. It is also possible, via this website, to access a pdf of the newsletter to read onscreen or to print out. Note that if you no longer wish to receive a copy of … Continued
Jane Say’s Camino Walk in aid of Cherry Lodge
As a thank you to Cherry Lodge Cancer Care, member Jane Say decided to raise money for us by walking the Senda Litoral route of the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James) in May 2025. Jane’s 177-mile-long fundraising walk, from Porto to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, is now completed – and … Continued
Coffee House Concert by Serafini
On a sunny Sunday in May 2025, local musicians Serafini brought their ‘pop up’ 18th century style Coffee House to St Marys Church Hall, Potters Bar. Over fifty people were entertained to a whole afternoon of delightful live music, raising the magnificent sum of £1,125 for Cherry Lodge Cancer Care. Serafini, who have been playing … Continued
A Big Thank You to Cherry Lodge Volunteers
From the beginning, Cherry Lodge Cancer Care has been a keen supporter of national Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contribution of millions of volunteers across the UK. Trustees and staff at Cherry Lodge join together each year to thank all our great volunteers for everything they do for us all the year round. … Continued
Talk on How to avoid Scams
The next talk in Cherry Lodge Cancer Care’s programme of Wednesday afternoon talks will be held at our centre, Howard House, 23 Union St, Barnet, on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 2.30pm. An advisor from Barnet Age UK will describe some common scams and share advice on how best to avoid falling victim to them. … Continued
Cherry Lodge 2025 AGM presenting the 2024 Annual Report and Financial Summary
The 2025 Annual General Meeting of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care was held at Howard House, 23 Union Street, Barnet on Tuesday 13th May. Despite being advertised on the CL website and centre noticeboard, attendance at the AGM was was lower than previously. Attendees included trustees, staff members (including all the shop staff) and volunteers. Special … Continued
London Marathon 2025 – relaxation after the run
On the evening of Tuesday 29th April, two days after the 2025 London Marathon, Cherry Lodge Cancer Care’s five local runners took up the invitation to visit our centre. This was an opportunity to enjoy our hospitality, receive our thanks in person, benefit from a relaxing remedy, and share experiences of the big day. We … Continued
London Marathon 2025 – race-day report
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care sends a huge thank you to the six runners who represented our charity in the tcs 2025 London Marathon. This year’s event, held on Sunday 27th April, was the largest ever – with a record 56,000 starters. Running and fundraising for us this year were: Claire Dutton, Leoni Gomes de Oliveira Junior, … Continued
Porto to Santiago de Compostela Walk is now completed – but you can still sponsor Jane
As a thank you to Cherry Lodge Cancer Care, member Jane Say decided to raise money for us by walking the Senda Litoral route of the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James) in May 2025. Jane’s 177-mille-long fundraising walk, from Porto to the Cathedral of Santiago, is now completed – and it is … Continued
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care has a bright new leaflet!
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care is pleased to announce that we have received delivery of our bright new leaflet. Thank you to everyone who helped produce it. Copies are already available at Howard House and will be distributed more widely soon. Click here for a preview.
Easter 2025 Walk ‘n’ Talk
Members and supporters of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care were again in good spirits at our annual Easter Walk ‘n’ Talk event, held in Oak Hill Park, Barnet on Sunday 13th April 2025. This event is not only an opportunity for people to get together and enjoy each other’s company, it is also an important event … Continued
Easter 2025 Flower Arranging with Iris
The Cherry Lodge Cancer Care flower arranging event, held at Hadley Memorial Hall on Thursday 10th April 2025, proved as popular as ever, with all 18 tickets sold well ahead of the date. This Easter-themed event was another excellent opportunity for CL members and supporters to see professional florist Iris in action and then, under … Continued
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care AGM announced
The Co-chairs and Trustees of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care are pleased to invite anyone with an interest in our work to attend our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 13th May 2025. The AGM will be held at the Cherry Lodge Centre, Howard House, 23 Union Street, Barnet, starting at 7.00pm. CL Co-chair Sarah Armitage will … Continued