Cherry Lodge Cancer Care is excited to introduce Sakeeb Saleheen, a holistic reflexologist, who joined our team of complementary therapists on 19th January 2026. Sakeeb has a genuine passion for helping others feel better, which he achieves by giving reflexology. During a reflexology session, therapists use their fingers and thumbs to apply pressure to target … Continued
We are delighted to announce that from January 2026 Tai Chi will be a new group activity option for Cherry Lodge Cancer Care members. Tai Chi has been described as ‘the perfect exercise for improving the body and relaxing the mind.’ It is highly recommended because it can reduce stress, re-energise, boost your immune system, … Continued
The Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Christmas Fair is always a popular favourite. Our 2025 event was held on Saturday 13th December, back in Wesley Hall, in the heart of High Barnet. Between 11am and 4pm, it was a great attraction for supporters of Cherry Lodge and others in search of festive items, a happy atmosphere … Continued
The Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Christmas Fair was held on Saturday 13th December 2025. A website report on this very enjoyable event will be published soon. The winner of the spectacular Christmas Hamper raffle prize (shown off here by CL co-chair, Sarah Armitage) had left the Fair before the ticket was drawn. The winning raffle … Continued
More than 80 supporters of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care were delighted to take part in our Festive Quiz Night held at St Peter’s Church Hall, East Barnet on Saturday 8th December 2025. This was our first ‘in person’ quiz since before Covid interrupted what had previously been a very successful regular event on the CL … Continued
The Festive Wreath Making Workshop, held in aid of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care at Hadley Memorial Hall on Thursday 4th December 2025, was another sell-out success. Over the past several years, Iris’s regular seasonal flower arranging events have made her very popular among Cherry Lodge members and supporters. All 20 tickets were sold well ahead … Continued
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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 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
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 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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
