Starlight Walk Success
A special Starlight Walk under starry skies. Conditions could not have been more perfect for the East Cheshire Hospice event at Capesthorne Hall. Beautiful evening sunshine lit up almost 300 walkers, many honouring the memory of lost loved ones. Before dusk fell over a spectacular setting where walkers could enjoy moments of reflection. The walk, […]
Capesthorne Hall staff to be part of this years Starlight Walk
Staff from Capesthorne Hall will stroll round the beautiful grounds where they work as part of the Starlight Walk next Thursday (May 15). The East Cheshire Hospice event will be an emotional occasion for many, including Lynn Newton, the venue’s business manager. Lynn bravely took part in last year’s walk, just 10 days after losing […]
Nik Kalka has ended his brief boxing career as a winner
Tireless fundraiser Nik Kalka has ended his brief boxing career as a winner both inside and outside the ring. The security manager came out on top in his second and final bout, bringing the total raised for East Cheshire Hospice to more than £4,500. That was from two white-collar fights in which his sole aim […]
Inspiring story told by Georgia Leah
Brave mum Georgia Leah was the star of the show with a moving account of how East Cheshire Hospice helped her family. Georgia told a packed audience at a glittering ball at Cranage Hall about her experiences when husband Leon died in March 2023. Guests were moved to tears by her inspiring story of how […]
Win a papier mâché sculpture of Noddy Holder
A mini version of singer Noddy Holder in his Seventies heyday will be a special Christmas present for a lucky supporter of East Cheshire Hospice. A papier mâché sculpture of the legendary Slade front man is being raffled off to raise funds for the Hospice. Noddy and his wife Suzan have commissioned the model to […]
Paul Dodsworth helps out East Cheshire Hospice’s Will Month
Managing Director Paul Dodsworth has personal and professional reasons for wanting to help East Cheshire Hospice. His firm Estate Planning Solutions (EPS) will celebrate opening a new office in Macclesfield on September 27 by taking part in the charity’s Will Month initiative. Participating solicitors will waive their usual fee in exchange for a donation to […]
On your marks, get set … go for the Deadly Dozen
On your marks, get set … go for the Deadly Dozen, a relay race like no other in aid of East Cheshire Hospice. The event at Macclesfield athletics track on Saturday, October 12, combines fitness and fundraising. Organiser Jason Curtis, owner of 5S Fitness, has been amazed by the popularity of the Deadly Dozen which […]
A special installation at the RHS Flower Show
A colourful floral display brought back wonderful memories for the Jones family at Tatton Park. A special installation at the RHS Flower Show was dedicated to Christine Jones who died of bowel cancer at East Cheshire Hospice earlier this year. Chris Jones with 10-year-old granddaughter Florence at the installation. It was created by close friend […]
Age is no barrier for Barbara Horry who continues to support East Cheshire Hospice
Age is no barrier for Barbara Horry who continues to support East Cheshire Hospice approaching her 94th birthday in November. Barbara has bought a leaf on the Memory Tree in the Hospice gardens to remember husband Harold who died in 2012, aged 86. It is her latest way of fundraising for the Hospice where Harold […]
Deputy Matron Remembered on Hospice Memory Tree
A pioneering nurse who was there when East Cheshire Hospice opened is remembered on the Hospice’s Memory Tree. Deputy matron Jean Stevenson described her time on the Hospice ward as the ‘jewel of her nursing career.’ Jean died last December, aged 83, just four months after losing her husband Christopher who was 77. Jean was […]
