What Women Want latest
The staggering sum of £54,000 raised for East Cheshire Hospice from a glitzy ball shows the love for the charity from within the community. That is the view of the What Women Want group who announced their post-lockdown return to major fundraising events in spectacular style. Their Cranage Hall bash raised £27,000 on the night […]
Festive sparkle with Jingle Bell Jog
A Jingle Bell Jog brought festive sparkle to the smiling faces of children across Macclesfield. Almost 10,000 youngsters took part in a sponsored run or walk to raise much-needed funds for East Cheshire Hospice. Some 48 organisations, mostly schools, joined in the fun despite bad weather and wore festive headwear. Nurseries and beaver groups also […]
Dementia Services Co-Ordinator
Sharon Hurley could easily have followed another career when she left school at 16 without the necessary qualifications to become a nurse. Thankfully, she never gave up hope and kept trying by gaining experience in a health care environment and eventually fulfilled her dream. That was a long time ago but her passion for nursing […]
Bringing the bling to East Cheshire Hospice
Jewellery expert Helen Dimmick is hoping her new TV fame will add extra sparkle to her support for East Cheshire Hospice. Helen, from Macclesfield, joined fellow specialists on the ITV daytime show Bling, hosted by  Gok Wan. Helen, a qualified gemmologist and diamond grader, was part of a specially made one-stop shop helping the public […]
ECH Tree Collection 2022
The Christmas tree collection in aid of East Cheshire Hospice will be back in full swing in 2022. Registrations are open, with organisers hoping for a green Christmas by promoting the eco-friendly benefits of buying a real tree. The event – delayed until April this year because of the pandemic – is back on schedule […]
Hospice Complimentary Therapy
Volunteer Juliet Lee is encouraging others to follow in her footsteps by becoming a complementary therapist at East Cheshire Hospice. The former nurse steps down shortly when her husband retires. The Hospice is looking for qualified complementary therapists, particularly in touch therapies such as massage and reflexology. Juliet has no hesitation in recommending a role […]
Coast to Coast Walk for East Cheshire Hospice
Keen walker Jen Johnson wore her late mum’s wedding ring for inspiration during a coast-to-coast hike. The treasured possession is a poignant reminder of Madeline who organised walks for fellow day care patients in the Sunflower Centre at East Cheshire Hospice. There at last! Â Jen Johnson and Andrew Gregory at the end of their walk […]
Woburn Court Lottery Winners
It was a case of lucky 13 for a lottery syndicate from Woburn Court retirement apartments in Poynton. The 26-strong syndicate scooped a £3,000 rollover prize in the East Cheshire Hospice lottery. Each member received £115 and it is not the first time they have struck lucky. Several years ago they also shared the weekly […]
Remembrance Day 2021
This year marks 103 years since the end of World War One and 76 years sine the end if the second World War. But there are other conflicts around the world and not a year has gone without men and women losing their lives for the freedom of present and future generations. Today we come […]
James Doyle Opticians take on Firewalk
Optician Graham Doyle and his colleagues kept their eyes firmly focussed on the job when they bravely tackled a Firewalk. The fearless four took stepping over hot coals in their stride as they aim to raise an impressive £1,000 for East Cheshire Hospice. Graham was joined by son Edward, Kate Brocklehurst and Emma Titchen, all […]
