Heather Broadbent Home For Now
Heather Broadbent has vowed to complete her round-the-world sailing adventure even though she is now back home on dry land. The Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race was suspended last month after reaching the Philippines because of the coronavirus pandemic. Heather’s log book showed she had travelled 27,800 nautical miles and was past the […]
Stay In And Go All Out!
Running, cycling, baking, dancing or singing…examples of activities that will help East Cheshire Hospice during the virus crisis. The Hospice is urging the public to join its Virtual Challenge – which has the slogan ‘stay in and go all out’ – as it tries to raise £1m. Individuals and groups are encouraged to visit its […]
Lucy is a Challenge Champion!
Lucy Coppack is taking part in #ChallengeEastCheshire this year and absolutely smashing it! Lucy was ready to run the Wilsmlow Half Marathon at the weekend… until it got cancelled! But that didn’t stop Lucy as she decided to brave the weather and run it on her own anyway! At a time when so many of […]
Trek Sahara and Challenge 2020
Scaling Saharan sand dunes in scorching temperatures and camping under the stars. This Moroccan adventure is the next overseas challenge we’re organising. The 50 km trek from March 20-27 next year is one of several major events on the our fundraising calendar. There is something for everyone in a packed events calendar in 2020. Splash […]
Heather Broadbent Forced to Reroute Due to Coronavirus
Sailor Heather Broadbent is making a detour on her epic voyage around the globe because of the Coronavirus in China. The outbreak has forced organisers of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race to change the route for the 11-strong fleet. Heather, who is aiming to raise £40,000 for the Hospice, is due […]
Review of the Year 2019
Fun and fundraising brought lots of smiles for East Cheshire Hospice supporters over the last 12 months. Another packed colourful calendar of events meant the charity benefitted in many different ways. Music, art, sport, fashion, travel, leisure and business were all thrown into the mix by generous donors. Families were out in force at Light […]
Lbs 4 £s – Get fit and healthy in 2020
Get into shape for 2020 and shed those unwanted pounds with the help of East Cheshire Hospice. The charity is introducing Lbs 4 £s – a fitness, weight loss and well-being programme which runs for 12 weeks from Monday, January 13. This sponsored event gives slimmers the chance to raise money for the Hospice in […]
News Round up – Christmas Tree Eco-friendly Collection, Nepal Trek Success & Santa Dash
East Cheshire Hospice is having an even greener Christmas with its tree collection at the heart of its eco-friendly plans. All trees collected on Saturday, January 11, and Sunday, January, 12, will be recycled by Ansa Environmental Services, a subsidiary of Cheshire East Council, at its West Park site. The donations received from owners for […]
Steve Nixon Challenge 1,2,3
It was full steam ahead for Steve Nixon who combined a love of railways and running for a charity challenge. He took part in races in locations known for their railway heritage in aid of East Cheshire Hospice. Steve, from Tytherington, included the Bollington 10k and Macclesfield half marathon in his schedule to mark the […]
Nepal Trek 2019
One-time keen mountaineer Jonathan Edwards is undaunted by trekking in Nepal. His biggest challenge since February has been avoiding alcohol in preparation for the 12-day trip starting on Saturday (Nov 9). The medical writer is part of a five-strong group raising funds for East Cheshire Hospice. Two days helping a hospice project in Kathmandu is […]