Art Fair Cheshire starts tomorrow!
Art Fair Cheshire gets under way tomorrow (Thur Sept 26) showcasing the region’s finest artistic talent. The event, in aid of East Cheshire Hospice, runs until Thursday Oct 3 at Macclesfield Town Hall. Artists donate a percentage of sales to the charity. Admission is free and a pop-up café serves refreshments. The exhibition features original […]
The world of virtual reality has arrived at East Cheshire Hospice
The world of virtual reality has arrived at East Cheshire Hospice as new technology further aids staff and patients. The Hospice has been loaned three VR headsets by Macclesfield and District General Hospital. The fully immersive 360-degree vision will further enhance training and therapy. Conor Stubbs, Head of IT, said: “The headsets have a range […]
Alfred’s Bar and Dine Quiz Nights
Regulars at Alfred’s Bar and Dine are becoming film and television quiz buffs. Monthly quizzes at the town centre venue have raised more than £1,500 so far for East Cheshire Hospice. Cult American television sitcom Friends was the theme for the latest quiz as customers tested their knowledge on six young adults living in Manhattan. […]
Golfer Liz Stott takes on incredible golf challenge
Golfer Liz Stott is the latest member of her family to undertake a tough sporting challenge. Husband Chris has sailed across the Atlantic, while sons Andrew and James have also pushed themselves to the limit with their own tests of endurance. Chris with sons James (left) and Andrew on their Atlantic adventure. Not to be […]
The Hospice has retained its Navajo Charter status
East Cheshire Hospice has received further approval for its work with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (plus) community. The Hospice has retained its Navajo Charter status, an equality mark supported by LGTBQ+ community networks across Cheshire and Merseyside. The Hospice partners with two other charities – St Luke’s in Winsford and Hospice of The […]
A summer concert dedicated to the memory of music lover David West
A summer concert dedicated to the memory of music lover David West will have special significance. The lunchtime performance will be held at St Michael’s Church in Macclesfield where David and wife Linda often attended recitals. The event – themed ‘Notes of Joy and Memories’ – is on Friday, June 28, at 1.15 pm with […]
Starlight Walk success at Capesthorne Hall
The Starlight Walk was a mix of rain drops and tear drops for around 400 walkers at Capesthorne Hall. The inevitable drizzle failed to dampen spirits among East Cheshire Hospice supporters, many of them emotional as they remembered lost loved ones. The dusk walk, sponsored by Adamley Textiles, saw participants cover a 2.5km loop through […]
A huge success of this last year’s Santa Dash
Christmas may be a distant memory but fundraisers at East Cheshire Hospice are already gearing up for the next festive season. The Hospice hopes thousands of youngsters will take part in Reindeer Rush, emulating the success of last year’s Santa Dash. That raised a whopping £59,209, one of the biggest amounts in the event’s history. […]
A Huge Success at this Year’s Christmas Tree Collection!
What have a Bishop, a Mayor and Chaplain all got in common? The answer is they all took part in this year’s East Cheshire Hospice Christmas tree collection. They were among some 230 volunteers from all walks of life who helped gather more than 6,400 trees. The 24th edition of the scheme went like clockwork […]
Our new Community and Events team member
Two phone calls the same afternoon brought good news for Sarah Elvin. First, she was told her application to adopt a puppy Rottweiler had been successful. Then she found out she had landed a job as a community and events fundraiser with East Cheshire Hospice. Now she is settled into her new role and 16-week-old […]
