Unlock the Benefits of Nordic Walking with The Joshua Tree Our recently launched Nordic walking group has been gaining momentum since it started in March 2024, and we're thrilled to announce that it's already become a hit with our community of parents. After a successful trial period, we're gearing up to kick off our next course starting on the 3rd of May. What is Nordic Walking? Nordic Walking is a dynamic walking technique utilising poles to engage both your upper and lower body, providing a complete workout that feels enjoyable rather than strenuous. It's a social and engaging acti ..read more

A Forest School at The Joshua Tree  At The Joshua Tree, we believe in the power of nature to nurture both children and adults’ wellbeing. That's why we recently took a step back into nature for our brilliant half-term forest school event.  Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Getting outside into the open air and connecting with the natural world offers numerous benefits for people of all ages:  Physical Health: Outdoor activities encourage physical movement, helping children and adults stay active and healthy.  Mental Well-being: Spending time in nat ..read more

What it means to be a Corporate Partner with The Joshua Tree At The Joshua Tree, our mission to support families affected by childhood cancers is made possible through the invaluable support of corporate partners. These partnerships are not only vital to our charity's success but also contribute to the well-being and resilience of the families we serve. The Importance of Corporate Partnerships: Our corporate partners play a crucial role in our charity's work, and the relationships we build with them are paramount and extend beyond transactions to genuine collaborations based on shared value ..read more

Despite the dreary weather, Easter at The Joshua Tree was filled with joy and laughter as our beneficiary families came together to celebrate! Family Fun: Our family support team worked their fairy magic to create interactive setups for children and parents alike. From Easter bonnet making to messy play tables and party games, there was something for everyone to get involved with. The free-flow layout allowed children to explore independently, giving parents valuable time to catch up with each other. A highlight of the day was a visit from the one and only Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny led ..read more

At The Joshua Tree, we believe in the power of family unity and community spirit. That's why we're thrilled to announce our participation in an exciting art project, and we want you to be a part of it! The Goal: Our goal is simple yet profound: to bring families together to create a unique piece of artwork that will be proudly displayed at The Joshua Tree support centre. Through a series of workshops, families will embark on a creative journey to design a beautiful tree artwork using the screen-printing process. Why Be Involved: Just like our group wellbeing sessions, these workshops offer ..read more

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. At The Joshua Tree, we really believe in enjoying the moment and taking time to create lasting memories. This February half term, we had a great time welcoming families to our support centre for more memory making!  All our families had a great time at our yummy pizza party! There's something special and extra tasty about making your own pizza. Huge thanks Giuseppe and Caroline from The Lion and Swan for volunteering their time and resources to make sure everyone had a delicious pizza! Also, to Morrisons for donating the produce for th ..read more

Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. On January 31st, 2024, seven courageous adventurers embarked on a journey of a lifetime, hiking across the Arctic Circle, all in aid of raising vital funds and awareness for The Joshua Tree.  Nerys Price-Jones, Caroline Platt, Gary Cain, Phil Gray, Chris Astles, Chris Baguley and Elisabeth Vietan committed to this challenge back in March 2023. Each dedicated themselves to gruelling training regimes and months of preparation to get ready for the demanding expedition ahead.  One of Nerys and Caroline’s training weekends included an ..read more

On January 26th, 2024, representatives from The Joshua Tree were honoured to attend the Community ReAwards held at Vale Royal Abbey in Chester. Securing nominations in two categories marked a significant achievement for Team Joshua Tree. The first nomination was in the 'Charity Group of the Year (Under 50 Volunteers)' category, recognising the impactful work of a charity group with fewer than 50 volunteers. Additionally, our dedicated volunteer, Elliot Wilkinson, was shortlisted in the 'Young Volunteer 17-24' category which acknowledges individuals who have contributed to making a differenc ..read more

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