East Cheshire Hospice Gets a Helping Hand
East Cheshire Hospice is celebrating the opening of its new charity shop on Park Lane in Poynton this week. The boutique will specialise in rediscovered treasures and was at risk of never being able to open its doors due to the fundraising challenges covid-19 has posed. However, thanks to the gifts in kind and donations […]
Will Week 2020
A Macclesfield law specialist says the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 has led to an increase in demand for legal advice. Estate planning consultant Tina Timmins says concerns among the public over planning for the future has created a surge in inquiries. Tina is encouraging people to sign up for Will Week, run by East Cheshire Hospice […]
Spall Clark and Will Week
A Congleton/Wilmslow solicitor says Covid-19 has led to a rise in the number of people making wills. Paul Clark, Managing Director of Spall Clark Solicitors, says as a result of Covid-19, concerns among the public over planning for the future has increased the demand for wills. Paul is encouraging people to sign up for Will […]
Local Businesses Back New Hospice Shop
Kind-hearted businesses have come to the rescue of East Cheshire Hospice by renovating its new shop. Several firms including Bruntwood Properties, Ceiling Solutions, Cheshire Flooring and Andrew Delany Cabinet Makers and Carpenters supplied labour free of charge. Caddick Construction donated £5,000 for fixtures and fittings at the Poynton shop while Richard Johnson, Director of Chestergate […]
Gemma Thomas
Helping care for patients at East Cheshire Hospice left a lasting impression on nurse Gemma Thomas. So much so that Gemma has donated a £200 student prize to the charity as a thank you for its part during her student training. Newly-qualified Gemma received the accolade from Chester University for ‘outstanding commitment to the community’ […]
Pour Moi Charity Edit
Sales of lingerie, swimwear, sportswear and loungewear have resulted in a staggering £26,750 donation to East Cheshire Hospice. The Hospice is one of four charities sharing £107,000 – half of two months of sales from a Charity Edit collection run by Pour Moi. Pour Moi Head of Operations Rachel Kirk Lockley (left) with Kate Bowmar, […]
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. […]
Regular Giving Fundraising Update
The new Regular Giving campaign launched by East Cheshire Hospice comes amid ongoing uncertainty over future fundraising events. With traditional ways of raising income via mass gathering events currently unavailable, the Hospice has turned to other methods of attracting help from the public. Individual Giving Fundraiser Beth England said: “Our Now More than Ever campaign […]
East Cheshire Champions!
The search is on for Superheroes with the power to save the day and help East Cheshire Hospice! The Hospice’s new marketing campaign, featuring a comic book theme, encourages the public to become East Cheshire Champions by making regular monthly payments. Mail shots have been sent to 24,000 households and social media activity will also […]
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 […]
