MADS theatre performers from Australia!
Fundraisers for East Cheshire Hospice come from far and wide – but rarely from Australia! Yet a theatre group have travelled from Melbourne to Macclesfield to appear at MADS Theatre tomorrow night (Thur July 6). The 12-strong ensemble will perform The Pirate Code, a musical about two women pirates. The slightly saucy true tale is […]
Hold a Coronation Big Lunch
Join the Coronation Big Lunch and help crown the new King in style with East Cheshire Hospice. The Fundraising Team are giving away free fundraising packs for a weekend of national celebration from May 6-8. Everyone is invited, whether it’s sharing a cuppa with a neighbour on the doorstep, or a bigger bash in the […]
Claritas Choir this festive season
Claritas Choir are back performing live again after an enforced absence. The East Cheshire Hospice singers staged their first performance in three years due to Covid. They made their comeback in Congleton two weeks ago. The choir are holding a concert at Macclesfield and Bollington United Reformed Church, Park Green, on Tuesday, December 13, at […]
The Cinema Show
Mixing music with memories is the key to success for family band The Cinema Show. The synth rock group blend sound and film archives – played on an old-style theatre cinema screen – with songs to create a unique show. The electronic group, based in Macclesfield, rounded off a series of gigs with a charity […]
Canoe Against Cancer Afternoon Tea (postponed)
Please note that this event has been postponed with a new date pending. An afternoon tea is being organised to give two brothers a rousing send-off before their amazing canoe challenge. Tea, cakes and a glass of fizz will be served at Hollin House Hotel, Bollington, at noon on Sunday (Aug 21). The gathering, which […]
Prestbury Golf Day success!
A golf day with a long-standing tradition easily achieved its target of meeting the cost of a day’s care at East Cheshire Hospice. The event at Prestbury Golf Club raised a record £10,910 net, well above the £7,500 the charity needs daily to run its services. East Cheshire Hospice community fundraiser Carley Macey (second left), […]
East Cheshire Hospice Flower Arrangers are back!
The last volunteer team is now finally back at East Cheshire Hospice after the pandemic. Flower arrangers were the final helpers to return, more than two years after Covid-19 forced volunteers to be laid off. Reception staff had been among the first wave back, weeks after lockdown began in March 2020. Helena Smith, the Hospice’s […]
Adlington Tea Room Takeover is back for this summer!
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday afternoon tea room treat at Adlington Hall this summer and help East Cheshire Hospice. The charity’s volunteers are serving hot drinks and home-made cakes every Sunday between 2 pm and 5 pm until August 28. The only exception in July 24 when the venue is closed for a private event. All […]
John Jones Lifetime Achievement Award
Accordionist John Jones received the best possible present for his 80th birthday tomorrow (June 2) by collecting a lifetime achievement award. Macclesfield Town Council recognised his amazing efforts in raising around £330,000 for charity over more than 30 years. Cllr David Edwardes, in one of his final duties as Mayor, presented the award at East […]
The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations packs
Special Jubilee packs have been produced by East Cheshire Hospice to mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. Organisers of several street parties have already requested the limited-edition packs which contain Union Jack flags and bunting. The Hospice has more free packs to give away to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style […]
