Art Fair Cheshire – Artist Led Tours
Claude Monet and the painting of his famous Water Lilies will be the subject of a talk at this year’s Art Fair Cheshire. Best-selling author Ross King will be discussing Mad Enchantment, his book about the French painter’s creation and will also sign copies. He is one of four guest speakers marking the 20th anniversary […]
Are you tough enough??
Tough Woofer is back for 2019 and promises to be bigger, better and muddier than before! We are urging entrants to bring along their wellies for the 5k course at Capesthorne Hall on Sunday, October 20. More than 400 dogs and owners took part in last year’s first ever canine obstacle course event raising £30,000 […]
The Faces of Tough Woofer 2019
Meet the two beautiful beagles ready for a starring role as models for Tough Woofer 2019. Roxy and Harley will have their pretty faces splashed all over banners and billboards advertising the canine event organised by our events team. The dogs, owned by Abigail Henshall and partner Steve Abraham, won our Facebook competition to find […]
M-Fest made impact
A mortgage business brought the music festival scene to Pott Shrigley, raising £1,511.47 for East Cheshire Hospice. Visitors to M-Fest, organised by Mortgage Advice Bureau, enjoyed a distinct local flavour at the one-day bash held in a field. The BBQ food and drink was free, having been supplied by butcher Jeremy Heathcote and the mortgage […]
The rain couldn’t stop Splash Out!
Splash Out! brought more water than East Cheshire Hospice had expected but getting wet was always going to happen. The first of almost 850 entrants defied the rain before skies brightened for later starters at Alderley Park. The new-look event, sponsored by RRG Toyota in Macclesfield, saw families tackle five fun water challenges on the […]
Gathering for ‘Gathering’
After months of enjoying the camaraderie of teamwork, international artist Susie MacMurray is now embarking on the last stages of her newest art creation. After six months of painstaking sewing supported by 10 volunteers, Susie’s art installation, Gathering, is now in its final stages and will be set to move to Tatton Park in just […]
Splash Out is coming!
Expect hours of soaking fun at a new family event organised by East Cheshire Hospice – Splash Out! The summer event is already attracting large groups of friends all wanting to tackle the five fun water challenges over the five-kilometre course. Obstacles include a giant slippery slide and a wobbly floating bridge. One family group, […]
New Splash Out Sponsor!
Local car dealership, RRG Toyota, has been confirmed as sponsors of this summer’s new family fun event for East Cheshire Hospice – Splash Out! Rain or shine, the July event is sure to guarantee huge amounts of fun as entrants tackle five fun water challenges over a five-kilometre course. Obstacles include a giant slippery slide […]
Light Up The Night, How did it go?
Scores of families turned Light Up The Night into a major triumph for East Cheshire Hospice. Around 600 walkers strolled past the tranquil setting of Capesthorne Hall before a firework display. For many Friday’s event was a poignant occasion, remembering loved ones with special memory lanterns. Among them Susan Brown whose husband Tony (69) died […]
Light Up The Night – in memory of Jean
My name is Georgia and, along with four other grandchildren and one daughter of Jean’s, we are taking part in the Light up the Night event in memory of our Grandma and Mum. Jean was diagnosed as terminally ill with cancer early last year and got taken in to the East Cheshire Hospice in September […]