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It’s the little memories that will last a lifetime… And memories were made during the recent half term holiday as we all celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Support Centre was awash with the smell of freshly baked scones and homemade biscuits as families gathered

The Joshua Tree, hosted an evening of summer styling at at the new purpose-built support centre in Sandiway on Thursday 28th April. The successful event attracted 40 ladies who dined on cocktails and canapes while entertained by Abi Fisher Boutique and Running Bear Sports Fashion.

Penelope Cheshire, Managing Director of one of the world’s most successful beauty brands, Beauty Works, has partnered with The Joshua Tree, having pledged a three-year commitment to support the charity. In addition to donating her time and financial assistance, Penelope will be visiting the Support

The Joshua Tree is delighted to announce the appointment of five new trustees, as part of our ongoing mission to offer an appropriate and much needed support environment for families and children of all ages, touched by Cancer. This is on the back of the

February half term saw the Support Centre filled with family fun activities. The popular ‘Bake Off’ event hosted by Chef Danielle, Head of Family Support, was all prepped to ready, set and bake delicious handmade vegetarian and sausage rolls followed by delicious cakes to be

The Tim Bacon Foundation are organising a city-wide restaurant takeover for charity with some of Manchester’s best-known restaurants uniting for a city-wide fundraising event in support of North West cancer charities. The Joshua Tree are honoured to be included with some of the most recognisable

A charity golf day attended by almost 100 players has raised £4,500 for The Joshua Tree. The Persimmon Homes Golf Day was held at Wychwood Park Golf Club in Crewe. Karl Wiseman, Managing Director of Persimmon Homes North West, said: “We were delighted to raise

Children in Need approached us for the second year running to film at The Joshua Tree and highlight the work we do as a result of Children in need funding. We were excited to get the call to say Cold Feet star, John Thompson, would be visiting the Support Centre

Shoppers at The Arley Hall Christmas Shopping Spectacular didn’t disappoint in supporting the Christmas shopping event of the year, and all for a good cause. The highly anticipated event welcomed visitors from across the region and showcased over 55 hand-picked artisan stalls at the event. The Tuesday evening welcomed guests to an exclusive

The Joshua Tree, hosted a Ladies Lunch at Delamere Manor, Cuddington on Thursday 25th November. The successful event raised £21,000 thanks to the lady’s huge generosity. TV presenter, Bruce Turner who gave freely of his time to the children’s cancer charity, entertained more the 140

Children in Need appeal 2020 featuring the beautiful Eva, who was diagnosed with an inoperable, incurable, brain tumour late 2019. Thank you to the family for sharing their story in support of The Joshua Tree and the Children in Need appeal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V8KArrDeW8

The day finally came to celebrate new The Joshua Tree support Centre in Sandiway during September, marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Beneficiaries, Staff, Trustees and Funders gathered in the sunshine to celebrate 15 years of fundraising and realise Founders Lyn and Dai Hill's dream. Face

British actress Sue Devaney, better known for her appearances in Coronation Street, Dinner ladies, Shameless and Jonny Briggs to name but a few, has joined The Joshua Tree as Patron to the charity.  Sue brings not only personal experience of childhood cancer within her own family,

Chester Fire Station’s White Watch has raised more than £10,000 for charity by completing a mountainous challenge. The team set themselves the daunting task of running to Snowdon, walking up and down it and then cycling back home to Chester – all over four successive

Josh Hill, namesake of The Joshua Tree charity was recently interviewed for an article in The Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group magazine 'Contact' for families of children and young people with cancer. Read the full article excerpt below... Josh Hill was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

A seven-year-old boy from Cheshire has raised more than £2,500 for The Joshua Tree by running 5k every day over twenty days. Hari Mitchell, a Year 3 pupil at The Grange Junior School, Hartford, drove past the new purpose-built Joshua Tree support centre every day

The Joshua Tree staff, trustees, beneficiaries and volunteers have been working in collaboration with Amasing to compose and produce a charity song, 'Our Tree'. Amasing are an inspirational organisation who work collaboratively with educational establishments and schools to enhance children's wellbeing, confidence and creativity through singing projects and performances.

A survey conducted by the Children and Young People’s Cancer Coalition – a group of charities that support children and young people with cancer and their families, of which The Joshua Tree are members - has revealed that collectively, their income has plummeted by as much

We are delighted to be collaborating with AmaSing to create a brand new song, and art work to celebrate the opening of our brand new centre. AmaSing is an inclusive arts organisation & charity foundation that works to provide children and communities with exciting and inspiring

We are excited to announce The Joshua Tree's inaugural art auction on Sunday 25th October 2020. The auction will run from 12 noon on Thursday 15th October until 12 midnight, during this time, you have the opportunity to buy some amazing, collectable artwork. Thanks to long standing Patron of The Joshua Tree Mark