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
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 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.
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
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
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
A wonderful time was had by all at Cherry Lodge Cancer Care’s ‘Taste of Flamenco and Tapas’ event, held on Monday 24th March 2025 in the luxurious surroundings of The Landsby in Stanmore. We were treated to an absorbing programme of flamenco music and dancing from Flamenco Con Gusto, a London-based professional flamenco company and … Continued
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care has a team of six taking part in the tcs 2025 London Marathon on Sunday 27th April 2025. The money they raise through sponsorship will help Cherry Lodge continue to provide our much needed cancer information and support services completely free of charge. Please support them as generously as you can. … Continued
The Spring 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
The Cherry Lodge Cancer Care 2024 Annual Grand Raffle was drawn at the end of November and all the prizes have now been claimed. The lucky winners are 1st Prize: 3-night break for two people on the Isle of Wight including ferry crossing and 4 star hotel: won by Tas. 2nd Prize: £150 Restaurant Gift Card: … Continued
The keenly anticipated Cherry Lodge Cancer Care 2024 Christmas Fair took place on Saturday 30th November. The venue – a new one for this popular event – was Wesley Hall, in Stapylton Road, High Barnet. A banner outside the Cherry Lodge centre, sponsored by Kütchenhaus Cockfosters, Colossians Cleaning Services, and Atherton York helped publicise the … Continued
The Cherry Lodge Cancer Care annual Lights of Love ceremony was held on Sunday 24th November 2024. As previously, this very special gathering took place outside Cherry Lodge’s shop in Church Passage, Barnet. The weather forecast was pretty dreadful (despite a temperature of 17°) with Storm Bert bringing ferocious winds and heavy rain across the … Continued
The Christmas Market held in aid of Cherry Lodge Cancer Care at Hadley Wood Golf Club on Thursday 21st November 2024 was very popular and successful. Golf club members and other supporters of Cherry Lodge took up this excellent opportunity to get ahead with their Christmas shopping while also helping fund CL’s many information and … Continued
Cherry Lodge Cancer Care’s Pink Tombola, held at The Spires in Barnet on Saturday 19th October 2024, comes round every year, as regular as clockwork, along with major central London events like the State Opening of Parliament and Remembrance Sunday. We hold our Pink Tombola event every October to mark national Breast Cancer Awareness month. … Continued
