Putting the festive fun into fundraising this Christmas!
Join us at Christmas events across the region and help raise funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Where to find us this Christmas
We’re thrilled to have seen our events programme return in full throughout 2022, and that includes plenty of opportunities to get involved with Weston Park Cancer Charity this Christmas!
The Christmas spirit is well and truly flowing – and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with our events, and those of our supporters, in the coming weeks.
Millhouses Christmas Tree Festival
Schools, businesses, community groups and church groups will all provide decorated trees for Millhouses Church’s Christmas Tree Festival, which starts on Friday 25th November!
Each tree will be decorated to reflect the words of a theme song, which this year is 'Come and Join the Celebration’.
The Church will be opening to the public on five dates in December:
Admission to all events is free, but donations are welcome and will be split between church funds and Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Sheffield Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
From Saturday 26th November
We’re excited to have a beautiful Christmas Tree on display at Sheffield Cathedral once more this year as part of its Christmas Tree Festival.
Each year, the Cathedral joins local charities, community groups and businesses to ‘bring Christmas cheer’ to the people of Sheffield with a stunning display of trees.
More than 9,000 people visited to see the display last year. When you visit, you are invited to vote for your favourite tree – with the winner awarded a cash prize.
Visit the Cathedral to cast your vote for Weston Park Cancer Charity to support people going through cancer this Christmas.
Festive fundraising at Co-op Crookes
Pop in and see us at Co-op at 196-198 Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TG on Friday 2nd December from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Friday 2nd December!
This Christmas, we need you more than ever. Join us instore to support our Christmas Star Appeal, purchase our Christmas cards, and take part in our Grand Christmas Draw!
Sharrow Vale Christmas Market
Sharrow Vale Market returns on Sunday 4th December for its Christmas edition, with a special appearance from Sheffield Cancer Choir.
We’re excited to be part of this year’s Christmas Market, which runs from Hunters Bar all the way to Stewart Road and Peaks car parks – with a new area included in Dyson Place.
We’re so excited that the Choir will join us at the event for a special festive performance. It’s not one to be missed!
The event will host around 100 stalls from a number of local and independent organisations. As well as countless stalls selling local, organic produce you can also visit us on the day to learn more about us, including fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
Meadowhall pop-up
We’re excited to be at Meadowhall Shopping Centre on Tuesday 29th November, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th December from 10am until 3pm.
Visit our stall, located near Yo Sushi! to find out more about Weston Park Cancer Charity. You’ll also be able to enter our Grand Christmas Draw and learn more about the ways we could support you or your family, if you have been affected by cancer.
Festive fundraising at Asda
Asda Parson Cross
Friday 9th December, 11:00am to 1:00pm
You’ll also have chance to pop in and see us at Asda, Chaucer Road, Parson Cross, Sheffield, S5 8NH on Friday 9th December between 11:00am and 1:00pm.
Join us instore for festive fundraising, including a chance to buy Christmas cards, enter our Grand Christmas Draw, or support our Christmas Star Appeal.
Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas Jumper Day takes place wherever you want it to!
On Friday 9th December, we will be donning our festive knits to raise funds and awareness for people in our region who are affected by cancer.
It’s so easy to join in! Simply dig out your festive knit, encourage your friends, family or colleagues to join in too and invite anyone taking part to make a small donation to Weston Park Cancer Charity.
A Christmas Wish
Sheffield City Hall Ballroom
Sunday 18th December, 2:30pm to 4:30pm
RMC Academy of Theatre Performance presents A Christmas Wish, in association with BB with Love.
RMC Academy’s annual Christmas concert is a wonderful way to reflect on, celebrate and finish the year. The concert will feature Christmas classics with a twist, stunning choreography and sensational performances from the extremely talented RMC students.
The event will also feature a special raffle and bucket donations, offering you the chance to support people facing cancer directly this Christmas.
In other news...
Exciting News: Weston Park Cancer Charity Expands Big Purple Bus Route to Include Parson Cross and Firvale Community Hub Stops
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Big Purple Bus route to include two new stops: Parson Cross and Firvale Community Hub. Since the end of September 2023, our Big Purple Buses have been making their way around Sheffield, bringing vital cancer support services directly into the heart of local communities.
Sheffield Mums Against Cancer: A Decade of Impact
Celebrating their 10th year of fundraising for Weston Park Cancer Charity and St Luke's Hospice, Sheffield Mums Against Cancer (SMAC) reflect on their remarkable journey that began in 2014. Following personal experiences SMAC emerged from the determination of a group of mothers whose lives had been touched by cancer.
Welfare appointments now available in the community with Citizens Advice
We are pleased to now be offering our welfare appointments with Citizens Advice in the community, on Mondays in Manor and Fridays in Darnall.
