Carl Lamptey’s Fundraising Update
A rare piece of music memorabilia should prove a smash hit for Carl Lamptey’s fundraising campaign. A platinum disc donated by Noel Gallagher will be sold at auction in aid of East Cheshire Hospice. The former Oasis star was given the disc for the band’s studio debut album Definitely Maybe, released in 1994. The collectors’ […]
Football Match In Memory of Col Smith
A charity football match in memory of Macclesfield Parish manager Col Smith was a poignant occasion. Two teams he managed and played for – Parish and St Peter’s which are part of the same club – met at St George’s Park, Windmill Street. The club raised £750 for East Cheshire Hospice where Col died of […]
Face Coverings
Talented seamstress Shelagh Julian has made a variety of items since she started sewing more than 80 years ago. Her highlight was making the dress she wore when she married her late husband John 69 years ago. Now she has added a new product to her hobby by creating face masks for East Cheshire Hospice. […]
John Jones
Musician John Jones has spent more than 30 years cheering up patients playing songs on his accordion. Lockdown has limited his fundraising appearances lately and allowed him to reflect on personal sadness after losing his wife June (76) in March. She took great pride in her husband raising more than £300,000 for charity from his […]
Firgus’ Summer Holiday
Firgus, the East Cheshire Hospice virtual Christmas tree, has enjoyed a summer holiday – unlike the rest of us! His travels took him far and wide, raising an impressive £4,750 for the Hospice. He started his month-long journey camping in Macclesfield Forest and also sent postcards from an Algarve beach, surfing in Australia, […]
Macc Virtual Open Art Exhibition
The Macclesfield Open Art Exhibition is back – in an online format showcasing work from all ages and abilities. The virtual display, featuring hundreds of works by mostly local artists, runs from Friday, June 12, until Sunday, August 16. The exhibition, which ran for five years until 2018 at the Silk Museum, has been revived […]
Sunflowers of Support
First it was the rainbows – now sunflowers are appearing in front windows to support East Cheshire Hospice. Eight-year-old Daisy Wilkinson drew a sunflower – the charity’s well known symbol – for her grandma Sandra Heapy, from Macclesfield. Daisy came up with the idea when mum Amy saw on social media that the Hospice wants […]
Virtual Christmas Tree Collection Campaign
It may be the wrong time of year for Christmas trees, but it is still the season of goodwill towards East Cheshire Hospice. The latest to help the Hospice during the Covid-19 crisis are organisers of its Christmas tree collection. Their fundraising campaign needs your involvement – through donations and creativity! The organisers are sending […]
Macc Town Ladies’ Virtual Challenge
Football may have been kicked into touch during Covid-19 but Macclesfield Town Ladies are still very much in action. The squad are well on their way to completing a virtual challenge of walking, cycling or running from Lands End to John O’Groats – and back again! Initially the team had planned to travel the length […]
Support & Advice During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Below are some useful links for information and advice to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus epidemic. The RCN has produced some general advice, helpful for members and non members about Corona Virus www.rcn.org.uk This link to the MIND website includes some sensible information and a checklist to help those confined to their […]
