Our new beds have arrived!
Patients at East Cheshire Hospice are using new beds thanks to the help of the community. The 16 specialist beds were bought with proceeds from an appeal last year. The new equipment, made by advanced care company Linet UK, arrived at the Hospice last week. The beds are already being put to good use in […]
A Rolex Watch to be won!
A social media star who walked to Ibiza in flip flops is helping East Cheshire Hospice. Henry Moores, from Bollington, is running a competition on his website for a classic Rolex ladies watch valued at £7,000. Tickets at 99p are available from winzocomps.com until March 29. Henry is also sharing details with his 950,000 followers. […]
Creative Writing Course held at East Cheshire Hospice
The power of creative writing has brought health benefits for attendees on the newest East Cheshire Hospice course. Participants admit they were overwhelmed by the results of the innovative six-week pilot programme run by volunteers Sharon Sephton and Karin Hughes. They met at a volunteer workshop and organised a course at the Sunflower Living Well […]
The final tally for the latest Christmas tree collection
The final tally for the latest Christmas tree collection has brought even better news for East Cheshire Hospice. Last month’s campaign raised more than £170,000, an increase of £10,000 on the 2025 total. The rise was due to a larger average donation of £18 for each tree. More than 200 volunteers helped across the weekend, […]
A pop-up choir for a special choir concert
All men can sing according to Macclesfield Male Voice Choir which is inviting them to show their vocal skills. The choir is forming a pop-up choir for a special concert at Macclesfield United Reformed Church on Saturday, April 18, at 7.30 pm. Eight rehearsals start on Wednesday, February 25 (7 pm) at East Cheshire Hospice […]
A spotlight on Board Games Group
Playing board games is helping bring the community into East Cheshire Hospice. All ages test their skill and luck during monthly gatherings at the Sunflower Living Well Centre. Everyone can take part, even with no connection to the Hospice. The games are not a Hospice event, though it is a good example of how the […]
Bollington Mayors Charity Dinner
Bollington Mayor Jon Weston is holding a charity dinner next month to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice and Canalside Radio. Other local Mayors are among supporters attending the event at Hollin House Hotel, Kerridge, on Saturday, March 21 (7 pm). Mayor and Mayoress Jon and Helen Weston with (from left) Will Spinks, ex Chair […]
Christmas Tree Collection meets Macclesfield FC history making
Heroes were everywhere in Macclesfield as volunteers braved wintry weather to collect trees on a famous day for the town. While Macclesfield FC created history by knocking the holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup, scores of helpers raised around £160,000 for East Cheshire Hospice. Some 7,000 trees were recycled, though organisers waited until […]
Knitting4Charity: Where Coffee Meets Compassion
Knitters at the Hope Centre in Macclesfield have been busy supporting East Cheshire Hospice. Their handiwork has resulted in dozens of colourful woollen hearts and hats for the charity. The hearts are given to patients and their families, while the hats decorate chocolate oranges sold in the gift shop at the Hospice on Millbank Drive. […]
Traffic, Trees and Triumph: Hospice Gears Up for Big Weekend
The East Cheshire Hospice Christmas tree collection swings into action once again on a big weekend in Macclesfield. The lunchtime FA Cup tie between Macclesfield FC and holders Crystal Palace on Saturday will add to congestion on the roads. Organisers have carefully reviewed routes for tree collection vans to avoid getting caught in traffic. The […]