A pop-up choir for a special choir concert
All men can sing according to Macclesfield Male Voice Choir which is inviting them to show their vocal skills. The choir is forming a pop-up choir for a special concert at Macclesfield United Reformed Church on Saturday, April 18, at 7.30 pm. Eight rehearsals start on Wednesday, February 25 (7 pm) at East Cheshire Hospice […]
Dr Kathryn Mannix will share a fascinating insight into the world of palliative care
Leading medical expert Dr Kathryn Mannix will share a fascinating insight into the world of palliative care at King’s School, Macclesfield, next month. The much-anticipated event is hosted by BBC broadcaster Nick Robinson between 6.15 pm and 8.30 pm on Friday, March 13. The visit has been organised by East Cheshire Hospice, which is inviting […]
Tullis Russell are helping make memories for patients at East Cheshire Hospice
Two trolleys funded by long-established Bollington company Tullis Russell are helping make memories for patients at East Cheshire Hospice. They store art and craft materials along with a helpful guide suggesting ways patients can undertake activities with family and friends. The trolleys are used in the inpatient unit and Tullis Russell is hoping to fund […]
Bollington Mayors Charity Dinner
Bollington Mayor Jon Weston is holding a charity dinner next month to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice and Canalside Radio. Other local Mayors are among supporters attending the event at Hollin House Hotel, Kerridge, on Saturday, March 21 (7 pm). Mayor and Mayoress Jon and Helen Weston with (from left) Will Spinks, ex Chair […]
Starlight Walk is back for 2026!
Spring will soon be in the air which means the Starlight Walk is not far away. Thursday, April 16, is the date of the popular East Cheshire Hospice event at Capesthorne Hall. Organisers are creating a festival atmosphere with live entertainment, food and drink. Ready to start the 2025 Starlight Walk. Gates open at 6 […]
Knitting4Charity: Where Coffee Meets Compassion
Knitters at the Hope Centre in Macclesfield have been busy supporting East Cheshire Hospice. Their handiwork has resulted in dozens of colourful woollen hearts and hats for the charity. The hearts are given to patients and their families, while the hats decorate chocolate oranges sold in the gift shop at the Hospice on Millbank Drive. […]
Traffic, Trees and Triumph: Hospice Gears Up for Big Weekend
The East Cheshire Hospice Christmas tree collection swings into action once again on a big weekend in Macclesfield. The lunchtime FA Cup tie between Macclesfield FC and holders Crystal Palace on Saturday will add to congestion on the roads. Organisers have carefully reviewed routes for tree collection vans to avoid getting caught in traffic. The […]
A review of 2025
Support flooded in yet again for East Cheshire Hospice during another memorable year for the Hospice. New beds will arrive early in 2026 thanks to the overwhelming success of a Bed Appeal. Hospice staff thank supporters for reaching the Bed Appeal target with a celebratory pyjama day. The community rallied round when the call was […]
Schools take part in this years Jingle Bell Jog
Santa hats decorated school halls and playgrounds during the great Jingle Bell Jog! Around 8,000 youngsters took part in the festive fundraiser in aid of East Cheshire Hospice. A total of 38 schools and nurseries held runs, walks, swims and dances in the countdown to Christmas. Their efforts made the event a big success with […]
Friends Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains take on Trek China
Friends Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains have special reasons for wanting to visit the Great Wall of China. The pair are raising funds for East Cheshire Hospice where they work. Laura saw how the Hospice cared for her sister-in-law Sarah who died of cancer in 2014, aged 36. Meanwhile, Charlotte is approaching her 50th birthday […]