Dead Good Day – that was the intriguing name for East Cheshire Hospice’s latest event.
The charity’s chaplaincy team were out and about in Macclesfield town centre on Saturday making the subject of death a little less daunting.
It was a family friendly event with activities such as hook a duck and a sunflower trail with prizes.
Hospice Chaplain Marion Tugwood said: “It gave the public an opportunity to learn more about what it means to live well and die well, all in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Hospice Chaplain Marion Tugwood.
“We wanted to bring conversations about death and dying into the heart of the community in a way that’s open, honest and even fun.
“Our aim is to break down taboos and challenge stigma around end-of-life topics.”
The Hospice has never shied away from the subject of death.
Its Death Cafes have been popular, offering a casual, relaxed forum to enable guests to talk freely and confidentially about a topic many choose to ignore.
Death Cafes have been running internationally since 2011.
The Hospice, meanwhile, has been busy thanking supporters for contributing towards its Bed Appeal.
The successful campaign means that inpatient beds will now be upgraded with the £144,500 cost covered by donors and fundraisers.
Members of Lifestyle Fitness wore pyjamas and slippers for a Pilates session, raising more than £500. A bake sale and raffle were also held.
Avocet Materials generated £1,450 with a team each walking, running and cycling 96 miles in 30 days in the Miles for Mattresses challenge