News and Events
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Events
12 December - 13 December 2026
The Cosy Christmas Grotto
CancerCare’s Cosy Christmas Grotto will take place at Slynedales in Lancaster on 12th and 13th December.
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13 October 2026
CancerCare helps communities improve early cancer diagnosis through Cancer Awareness Champions
CancerCare is helping people across Lancashire and South Cumbria improve their understanding of cancer through the Early Diagnosis Project…
01 October 2026
Celebrating 25 Years of Lady Shuttleworth’s support as CancerCare Patron
We were delighted to welcome Lady Shuttleworth to Slynedales this week to celebrate an incredible milestone – 25 years as CancerCare’s…
01 October 2026
CancerCare partner with Sophie la girafe in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CancerCare is partnering with Sophie la girafe this October.
01 October 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: October
Make 2026 the year you give something back; the year you do something totally amazing for your local cancer and bereavement charity.
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02 December 2026
CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall
The CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall is the perfect way to commence your December...
22 September 2026
Rugby mums pull 1.3-tonne tractor in memory of Will Pedley
A team of determined rugby mums have so far raised over £13,000 online for CancerCare after taking on an incredible four-mile tractor pull…
12 December - 13 December 2026
The Cosy Christmas Grotto
CancerCare’s Cosy Christmas Grotto will take place at Slynedales in Lancaster on 12th and 13th December.
11 September 2026
Christmas 2026 at CancerCare
From coffee mornings to festive fun runs, find out how you can get involved with CancerCare during autumn, winter and Christmas 202...
21 July - 25 July 2027
London to Paris Cycle Challenge
Are you looking to take on an epic cycling challenge next summer? Why not complete the London to Paris Cycling Challenge for CancerCare!
01 September 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: September
Make 2026 the year you give something back; the year you do something totally amazing for your local cancer and bereavement charity.
Each…
Each…
20 August 2026
Remembering Chris Ashby
We were saddened by the recent news that former CancerCare team member and loyal volunteer, Chris Ashby, has died, aged 79.