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 […]
Art Fair 2019 – Volunteers
Art Fair Cheshire is on the lookout for volunteers to help at two special events to mark its 20th anniversary. An exhibition at Macclesfield Town Hall (Thurs, Sept 26 to Thurs, Oct 3) will celebrate two decades of exhibiting and selling art for East Cheshire Hospice. Highlights include artist-led tours, evening gallery events, plus guest […]
Walking for Lucy
A group of family and friends will be walking to light up the night in honour of a “phenomenal” individual. The 13-strong group will be taking part in East Cheshire Hospice Light Up the Night Walk, formerly known as the Starlight Walk, in memory of Lucy Nicholls who spent her final days at the Hospice […]
Heather Broadbent’s Around the World Challenge
Landscape gardener Heather Broadbent is preparing for her ultimate adventure – sailing round the world! The mum of two is taking to the high seas as one of the crew of a 70-foot ocean racing yacht in the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race. Heather will travel 40,000 nautical miles on her epic 11-month voyage […]
Art Fair Cheshire Success
Art Fair Cheshire returned in style with art lovers hailing its success. The prestigious exhibition, run by volunteers and in aid of East Cheshire Hospice, ended on Sunday (June 5). Visitors admired over 1,000 pieces of artwork, including a display by Bollington artist Sue Asbury whose exhibit won a Cheshire Life award. Artist Jennie Gaywood […]
