Harry’s Virtual London Marathon
Veteran runner Harry Newton will be there in spirit when he tackles the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday (Oct 4). Like thousands of fellow runners, the 82-year-old cannot be in the capital and will start and finish instead at East Cheshire Hospice for which he is fundraising. Harry, from Macclesfield, has completed the London marathon […]
From Pilates to Memory Miles
Friends who met through a pilates class several years ago put themselves through their paces again to help East Cheshire Hospice. Carol Rayner, Dale Thomas, Sue Priestley, Maxine Seddon and Carol Palin wanted to lift the gloom around Covid-19. That was partly why they were inspired to walk or cycle almost 1,100 miles, raising £750 […]
Carl Lamptey’s Fundraising Update
A rare piece of music memorabilia should prove a smash hit for Carl Lamptey’s fundraising campaign. A platinum disc donated by Noel Gallagher will be sold at auction in aid of East Cheshire Hospice. The former Oasis star was given the disc for the band’s studio debut album Definitely Maybe, released in 1994. The collectors’ […]
Football Match In Memory of Col Smith
A charity football match in memory of Macclesfield Parish manager Col Smith was a poignant occasion. Two teams he managed and played for – Parish and St Peter’s which are part of the same club – met at St George’s Park, Windmill Street. The club raised £750 for East Cheshire Hospice where Col died of […]
Geoff Gittins tackles the Gritstone Trail for the Hospice
Keen walker Geoff Gittins is dedicating his most ambitious challenge to the memory of friends and relatives. Geoff, from Macclesfield, will tackle the 35-mile Gritstone Trail as a tribute to father Harold, uncle Leslie Singleton and fellow walker Sandra Baran. Sandra, who worked with Geoff at AstraZeneca, died earlier this year and like his two […]
Will Week 2020
A Macclesfield law specialist says the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 has led to an increase in demand for legal advice. Estate planning consultant Tina Timmins says concerns among the public over planning for the future has created a surge in inquiries. Tina is encouraging people to sign up for Will Week, run by East Cheshire Hospice […]
Dan Proctor’s Mega Marathon
Dan Proctor has never even tackled a marathon before but is now preparing to run almost twice as far. He plans to run 50 miles from Liverpool, where he has lived for the last year, to Macclesfield where he grew up. The shortest route between Sefton Park and the Flower Pot pub is 39 miles […]
Will Week 2020
A Macclesfield law specialist says the uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 has led to an increase in demand for legal advice. Estate planning consultant Tina Timmins says concerns among the public over planning for the future has created a surge in inquiries. Tina is encouraging people to sign up for Will Week, run by East Cheshire Hospice […]
Maccplas Take on the Corporate Challenge
Business has been booming for builders merchants Maccplas despite challenging trading conditions. The family firm even took on two new drivers during lockdown to cope with demand. Maccplas is one of six teams to so far enter the Virtual Corporate Challenge run by East Cheshire Hospice. Their aim is to raise as much money as […]
AstraZeneca Go the Extra Mile
Employees from AstraZeneca went the extra mile once again as Macclesfield took on Gothenburg in a fun charity challenge. Some 84 staff based at the Macclesfield site came out on top against their Swedish colleagues in a competition to cover the furthest distance. The Cheshire team covered 1,065 kilometres compared to 795 by their Scandinavian […]