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 […]
Open your garden to support East Cheshire Hospice
Would you like to show off your garden to support East Cheshire Hospice? Green-fingered gurus are invited to share their passion for gardening with visitors. The Hospice will provide a fundraising pack to help home owners who join its Opens Gardens scheme. Last summer Bill and Julie North entertained visitors at their beautiful garden on […]
Pool challenge for East Cheshire Hospice
Friendly banter between pub regulars ended in a challenge match at pool with East Cheshire Hospice emerging the overall winners. Decorator Tim Lyne and window cleaner Tim Larson were having a joke over a pint at the Brewers Arms, Macclesfield, about their abilities at the pool table. There was only one way of finding out […]
Art Fair returns for 2022
Art Fair Cheshire returns soon, encouraging emerging artists and paying tribute to the rich textile heritage of Macclesfield and beyond. Familiar artistic favourites will also be showcasing their work at the biennial event which runs from Thursday, May 26, until Sunday, June 5, in the grand surroundings of Macclesfield Town Hall. Browsing exhibits at the 2019 Art […]