Fay Mitchell, art therapist, retires from East Cheshire Hospice
There is one treasured possession art therapist Fay Mitchell will keep when she retires at the end of the month. Her trusty paint palette will go with her when she bids an emotional farewell to East Cheshire Hospice after 26 happy years. Fay bought the item when she was an art student. Fay said: “I’ve […]
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 […]
Wreath making workshop at East Cheshire Hospice
Art groups teamed up to show staff and volunteers at East Cheshire Hospice how to make wreaths. The workshops run by Macclesfield Community ArtSpace were a thank you to nurses and helpers for caring for patients and their families. It was made possible by Bollington Arts Group which generously donated £900 to the ArtSpace organisation […]
East Cheshire Hospice welcomes Clare Hayward MBE as new president
East Cheshire Hospice has appointed distinguished business leader and entrepreneur Clare Hayward MBE DL as its new President. Clare takes over the largely ceremonial and ambassadorial role from David Briggs CVO MBE KStJ who retires after 10 years in post. New Hospice President Clare Hayward. Clare’s role will be to support the Hospice’s mission, enhancing […]
A Dead Good Day success
Dead Good Day – that was the intriguing name for East Cheshire Hospice’s latest event. The charity’s chaplaincy team were out and about in Macclesfield town centre on Saturday making the subject of death a little less daunting. It was a family friendly event with activities such as hook a duck and a sunflower trail […]
A heartfelt thank you to Bed Appeal donors
Pippa Williams from East Cheshire Hospice has issued a heartfelt thank you on behalf of the charity to Bed Appeal donors. Pippa, the Inpatient Unit Ward Manager, said: “I want to thank everyone who has donated so generously to our appeal. It’s so touching to see that our community have come through for us again. […]
Disco night partied to success
Flares and shoulder pads brought glam to a disco night for East Cheshire Hospice. Organiser Tracy Pointon has a personal and professional link with the Hospice. Her late father Alan Tagell was a Hospice patient 23 years ago. Alan, who was 55, worked as a weaver. Tracy is a health care assistant with the Hospice […]
East Cheshire Hospice is hosting a special drop-in centre for those missing loved ones at Easter
East Cheshire Hospice is hosting a special drop-in centre for those missing loved ones at Easter. The public are welcome to visit the Savage Chapel at St Michael and All Angels Church between 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday, April 19. An Easter trail run by churches in the Macclesfield area is taking place […]
Luke Brightmore plays the drums for up-and-coming rock group Camens
By day Luke Brightmore bangs the drum for East Cheshire Hospice in his role as marketing and communications manager. By night he plays the drums for up-and-coming indie rock group Camens, a headline act at a festival in Bulgaria this weekend. Luke saves up annual leave for gigs with fellow band members Scott Powell (songwriter, […]
Hospice Gets New Wi-Fi System
Visitors to East Cheshire Hospice are enjoying the benefits of a new sophisticated Wi-Fi system. The equipment was installed thanks to the generosity of a visitor who noticed a weak signal at the Millbank Drive facility. * East Cheshire Hospice has a new Wi-Fi system. He experienced the Wi-Fi problem while visiting his wife and […]