New patron of East Cheshire Hospice
One of the country’s top medical experts Professor Alistair Burns CBE has been appointed a Patron of East Cheshire Hospice. Prof Burns is the National Clinical Director for Dementia and Older People’s Mental Health at NHS England and NHS Improvement. Widely regarded as the country’s senior expert on dementia, Prof Burns, formerly of Macclesfield, Â hopes […]
Drive in Cinema excitement!
Volunteer Julie Candy is bringing a touch of Hollywood glamour to her 50th birthday celebrations. The film fan will be in the audience for a Drive-In Cinema at Capesthorne Hall on Sunday, October 17. Family favourite Moana and the 80s classic Dirty Dancing are being screened by East Cheshire Hospice. Gates open at 6 pm for […]
Will Week News 2021
Support from legacies has helped East Cheshire Hospice overcome a challenging financial  period. Gifts from wills make up about a third of the Hospice’s fundraising income. Donors usually leave either a fixed amount, or a percentage of their estate, in their will. The Hospice wants to thank donors for their loyal support during the Covid […]
Macclesfield Probus Club
A thriving Probus club which is just getting back to normal after Covid-19 has raised £1,700 for East Cheshire Hospice. The donation was made by club President Dr Gordon Archer on behalf of fellow members of The Second Macclesfield Probus Club. The funds were raised from his President’s Day last month which included a bowls […]
The Proseal Wing opening
A new wing at East Cheshire Hospice entirely funded by the amazing generosity of Proseal uk Ltd has officially opened. The extension at the charity’s site on Millbank Drive, Macclesfield, will be known as ‘The Proseal Wing’ honouring the name of the company co-founded by Steve Malone and Rob Hargreaves. Ribbon cutting – Steve Barnett, […]
Hiking 88 hills in the Peak District
Hiking up 88 hills in the Peak District in record time was always going to be a tall order for Lucy Coppack. Especially when she dislocated her knee near the end of a challenge undertaken in memory of her mother Lynne. But Lucy was on top of the world after completing her epic tour of […]
Prolific fundraiser Kevin Sinfield OBE has backed East Cheshire Hospice’s latest venture.  The former Rugby League star sent a goodwill video message to fundraisers at an inaugural event to raise awareness of motor neurone disease. The special MND day at Macclesfield Rugby Club raised almost £4,000, with proceeds shared between the MND Association […]
Margaret Lillis Obituary
Margaret Lillis: a headteacher turned chaplain who walked humbly with thousands of relatives. Â Always interested in the human condition, Margaret Lillis had a gift that made her an attentive listener who connected profoundly with those experiencing life challenges. It was a gift she generously shared with so many over more than 50 years firstly […]
Staff Profile: Conor Stubbs – IT Engineer
East Cheshire Hospice has been leading the way using innovative technology to overcome Covid 19 challenges. The Hospice’s IT engineer Conor Stubbs has implemented major infrastructure changes which benefit patients, families and staff. The pandemic sped up the introduction of the new systems which mean the Hospice now has a more modern streamlined approach to […]
Chess ICT take on the Corporate Challenge
Colleagues of proud brother and sister Chris and Grace Wright are helping them pay tribute to their late mum. Julie Wright was the first employee at technology services provider Chess ICT where she was Operations Director. Julie, from Tytherington, was cared for by East Cheshire Hospice when she died of cancer in 2013, aged 51. […]
