Lots has been happening at The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre recently, and we’re delighted to share a few highlights with you.
A new Chair for The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre
After six years as Chair and ten years as a Trustee, David Bartholomew has handed over the role of Chair of The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre to fellow Trustee Danielle Friend.
David has been involved with Pickering since its early days and has played a key role in supporting the charity’s growth, including guiding the Centre through the challenges of the pandemic and the purchase of its new premises.
Danielle, who joined the Board in 2024, brings extensive charity leadership experience and is honoured to take on the role. She is looking forward to helping shape the future of Pickering as the charity continues to support people affected by cancer across the local community.
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St George’s Day Lunch in aid of Pickering
The Exiles – an inspiring group of local business associates – hosted their tenth annual St George’s Day Lunch in aid of The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre at The Spa Hotel on Friday 24 April.
Thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, the event raised an incredible £21,892.80 for The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre.
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A Standing Ovation for TWODS
Our Deputy Chair, Angela Ward, recently attended TWODS’ production of Evita at the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells and described it as “absolutely phenomenal”.
TWODS have been long-time supporters of The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued generosity and commitment to supporting our Centre and visitors.
We’d like to thank everyone involved for another fantastic production and for the ongoing support they show Pickering.
Looking ahead, TWODS’ next production will be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and we’re sure it will be another wonderful show.
Upcoming Events
Woodland Gallery
The Woodlands Gallery Exhibition 2026 in Pembury is taking place from 5th–7th June and 11th–21st June, featuring the work of 12 talented local artists.
Each year, visitors have the opportunity to purchase a range of items from the exhibition, with proceeds generously donated to The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre. We’re so grateful for their continued support.
10 Tonbridge Road, Pembury, TN2 4QL
Open daily: 11am–6pm
If you’re looking for something special to visit this June, why not pop along and support a wonderful local exhibition.
Denny’s Festival
We’re delighted to share that Denny’s Fest is back for 2025 and this year marks a very special milestone as the event celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Taking place on 25th July, Denny’s Fest will be held at a new venue – The George Pub and Garden. The event runs from midday until late and promises to be another fantastic day of music.
We are incredibly grateful that The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre has once again been chosen as the charity beneficiary. Denny’s Fest has supported Pickering every year since it began.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising this wonderful event.
Thank You to NFU Mutual
We would like to extend our thanks to NFU Mutual and its Agency Giving Fund for their incredibly generous donation of £7,899 to The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre.
The Agency Giving Fund is an annual national initiative that supports small, frontline charities across the UK, helping organisations like ours continue to make a difference in local communities.
We are extremely grateful to NFU Mutual for choosing to support Pickering and for helping us continue our work within the community.