Green fingered volunteers have come out of winter hibernation
Green fingered volunteers have come out of winter hibernation to bring colour back to the East Cheshire Hospice gardens. Up to 20 gardeners are hard at work every Wednesday making the Hospice surroundings look beautiful. The grounds are a pleasant retreat for patients and families, especially in summer with plants and flowers in full bloom. […]
East Cheshire Hospice is looking for volunteers to help in its shops at Chestergate and Congleton
East Cheshire Hospice is looking for volunteers to help in its shops at Chestergate and Congleton. The roles give members of the public a chance to support a much-loved charity. Hospice commercial manager Louise Delany said: “The roles are flexible. Volunteers can help either for half a day or a full day. “They can even […]
David Black received 30 years of volunteering recognition
East Cheshire Hospice held its annual thank you party for the volunteers the Hospice relies upon heavily to keep services running smoothly. Around 140 volunteers attended the event at Mottram St Andrew village hall. The Hospice traditionally gives long service awards each summer to those who have reached another five years of service. Some 35 […]
Making a difference with Hospice Befrienders
A befriender service is making a real difference to those who feel isolated towards the end of life. The East Cheshire Hospice scheme has been popular since it was set up 18 months ago by the Hospice’s Volunteering Lead Helena Smith. Helena said: “The befrienders service is for people receiving palliative care, approximately in the […]
Britain in Bloom awards
Volunteer gardeners at East Cheshire Hospice are celebrating after earning an accolade at the Britain in Bloom awards. East Cheshire Hospice received a certificate in the Hospice category at the RHS regional awards. Judges made their recommendation after touring the remodelled Hospice grounds. Some of the volunteer gardeners with their RHS certificate. The space includes […]
Gail and Lawrence Robinson’s volunteering journey
Gardening, baking cakes, singing, flower arranging and moving furniture…all to help East Cheshire Hospice. That is a typical week for volunteers Lawrence and Gail Robinson whose vocation in life is to help others. The Macclesfield couple are continuing a family tradition. Lawrence, a retired solicitor, said: “It’s inbred and we’re carrying on from how our […]
Furniture Round
Carrying furniture and old Christmas trees is essentially Lawrence Robinson’s voluntary role for East Cheshire Hospice. He is out and about every Saturday on the van run doing the rounds delivering and collecting sofas, settees, tables and chairs. He also fills in on odd weekdays. The charity generates around £10,000 a month selling recycled furniture […]
Serenity Garden Follow Up
Volunteers of all ages turned out in force to help create the new Serenity Garden at East Cheshire Hospice. Thanks to their efforts, almost 1,000 plants are now growing in a courtyard transformed into a floral haven for patients and visitors. Tons of compost created from green bin collections had already been brought to the […]
Wing Walking Grannies
Fictional fighter pilot Biggles is back in the skies for his next heroic adventure – this time as fearless flying grannies. Age is no barrier for the five fundraisers who will climb on top of a classic 1940s Boeing Stearman biplane for a wing walk next month. Health and safety requirements prevent them from wearing […]
Volunteers Begin Cautious Return
East Cheshire Hospice is bringing back volunteers slowly following the Covid crisis. Volunteers on the ward and in the Sunflower Centre could be among the next roles to return. The Hospice is proceeding with extreme caution to meet Covid safety guidelines. Voluntary Services Co-ordinator Helena Smith said: “The clinical roles are the hardest to get […]
