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 […]
East Cheshire Hospice Activity Pack
Pens, pencils and paintbrushes at the ready ….it’s time for young artists to show their creative talents. At East Cheshire Hospice we have put together a fun activity pack for children of all ages. It’s available to download now at www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/activity-pack The pack encourages children to colour, draw, write stories or even bake with adult […]
The Silk Road brings PPE from China
The Silk Road has provided an important link for East Cheshire Hospice during the coronavirus crisis. Vital supplies of personal protective equipment sent from China are being used by Hospice nurses treating patients. Face masks, safety goggles and coveralls, which were delivered via Macclesfield District General Hospital, have been a massive help to the Hospice […]
Fallibroome Academy Supplies Visors to Front-line Staff
East Cheshire Hospice has thanked design students and staff at Fallibroome Academy for a supply of visors. More than 1,000 face shields produced by the school have been distributed to nurses and staff in the local health care community. The Hospice was among recipients. Director Karyn Johnston said: “It was great to get this help […]
Join The East Cheshire Hospice Virtual Quiz
Are you free this Friday night (April 17) to take part in a fun interactive quiz? It costs just £5 per household to join a Virtual Quiz in aid of East Cheshire Hospice. Multiple questions have been prepared by the group who usually host regular quizzes for the Hospice. To play teams need to log […]
East Cheshire Hospice on BBC North West and ITV Granada
This week, news teams from both the BBC and ITV have been filming at or in contact with the Hospice. As the UK is currently encouraged to stay indoors and practice social distancing, many Hospice fundraising events among other things have been cancelled or postponed, leading to a significant loss in funding. In the segment […]
Thank You To Our Christmas Tree Stars!
Our Christmas Tree Collection was yet another major triumph breaking more records. More than 7,200 trees were collected and recycled, with the overall income predicted to reach £140,000 which will pay for nearly three full weeks of Hospice care. The 20th year of the service, sponsored again by AstraZeneca, saw the total raised for the […]