Stay In And Go All Out!
Running, cycling, baking, dancing or singing…examples of activities that will help East Cheshire Hospice during the virus crisis. The Hospice is urging the public to join its Virtual Challenge – which has the slogan ‘stay in and go all out’ – as it tries to raise £1m. Individuals and groups are encouraged to visit its […]
Carl’s £1M Campaign Kicks Off
Footballers and celebrities have received a plea for help from a prominent supporter of East Cheshire Hospice. Carl Lamptey, from Macclesfield, wants wealthy residents to help solve a funding dilemma facing the Hospice. Carl Lamptey and wife  Sarah who was a patient at East Cheshire Hospice in 2014. He has spoken from the heart after […]
Society launches campaign to raise £60,000 for local charities
Leek United Building Society has launched a campaign to raise £60,000 for three local charities whose funding has been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. The Society is asking for donations from its staff and members of the public and will match every pound donated up to a maximum donation from the Society of £30,000. […]
East Cheshire Hospice on BBC North West and ITV Granada
This week, news teams from both the BBC and ITV have been filming at or in contact with the Hospice. As the UK is currently encouraged to stay indoors and practice social distancing, many Hospice fundraising events among other things have been cancelled or postponed, leading to a significant loss in funding. In the segment […]
What Women Want Continue Fundraising For The Hospice
The drinks flow freely when the What Women Want girls are together. Raising £300,000 for East Cheshire Hospice over a dozen years is thirsty work. It’s hard work too, so having fun is key for Jayne Carter, Julie Barnes, Elaine Burgess, Jo Millward and Jill Harding, all from Macclesfield. The girls enjoying one of their […]
Lucy is a Challenge Champion!
Lucy Coppack is taking part in #ChallengeEastCheshire this year and absolutely smashing it! Lucy was ready to run the Wilsmlow Half Marathon at the weekend… until it got cancelled! But that didn’t stop Lucy as she decided to brave the weather and run it on her own anyway! At a time when so many of […]
Fundraising Efforts Are Music To Heather Broadbent’s Ears Right Off The Bat
Friends back home have been lifting the spirits of round-the-world sailor Heather Broadbent with their fundraising support. Her hopes of raising £40,000 for the Hospice @Home service run by East Cheshire Hospice have been boosted by new donations totalling more than £1,000. A winter ball organised by Prestbury Tennis Club raised £600, while The Caravanettes […]
M&S Flowers add colour to East Cheshire Hospice
From left, Hospice volunteer Mary Hindle with Marks & Spencer staff Ellie Holley, Helen Ross and Chris Birkenhead. Floral gifts from Marks & Spencer are adding colour to East Cheshire Hospice and helping fund the cost of patient care. Twice a week volunteers from the charity collect beautiful arrangements from the Handforth Dean store which […]
Heather Broadbent Forced to Reroute Due to Coronavirus
Sailor Heather Broadbent is making a detour on her epic voyage around the globe because of the Coronavirus in China. The outbreak has forced organisers of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race to change the route for the 11-strong fleet. Heather, who is aiming to raise £40,000 for the Hospice, is due […]
Light Up The Night 2020!
Light Up The Night is coming this spring with Adlington Hall its new location. Our memory walk will be held in the grounds of the beautiful country house on Friday, April 24, starting at 7 pm. The event has been switched from Capesthorne Hall , venue for this popular fundraiser for the last six years. […]