Another year packed with special memories at East Cheshire Hospice draws to a close.
The Hospice once again put patients at the heart of its activities.
Patients and visitors can enjoy a Serenity Garden created in a courtyard outside the inpatient ward.
Volunteers turned out in force to help with planting, aiming to make a garden look good all-year round.
Volunteer gardener Deborah Roberts with garden designer Ben Darlington (left) and landscaper Mark Marshall.
From left, Chair of the Hospice’s Trustee Board Will Spinks, Andy Burnham and Hospice Chief Executive Karyn Johnston.
There was also an environmental emphasis, a recurring theme throughout 2022 for the Hospice.
Installing solar panels will hopefully reduce energy costs, while reducing food waste was another eco initiative.
Scores of families basked in early spring sunshine at a Memory Miles walk at Adlington Hall.
One of the first post-Covid events saw walkers undertook a one-kilometre woodland loop of the beautiful grounds. Look out for details in the New Year about a similar walk.
The weather was not so kind for a Pie and a Pint challenge over a 10k route in heavy rain, while firefighter Adam Davies chose a flaming hot day to tackle a gruelling golf challenge.
The keen golfer played 72 holes over 15 hours at Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa.
Firefighter Adam Davies during his epic golf challenge.
One of many fundraisers who went to extraordinary lengths to raise funds.
Brothers Tom and George Bentham paddled a canoe from one side of the country to the other in memory of their late father Mark, a chef and sailor.
Canoeing brothers Tom (left) and George Bentham.
Their bizarre challenge took nine days, while round-the-world sailor Heather Broadbent spent almost three years on her voyage due to pandemic delays.
Thankfully, services at the Sunflower Wellbeing Centre are fully back to normal after the disruption.
Popular group sessions such as Live Well Feel Well and a range of dementia programmes are meeting community needs.
The Hospice strengthened its dementia team this year due to an increase in demand.
Its Hospice @Home service proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary in October.
Hospice @Home staff (from left) Sally Heaven, Helen Singleton and Gill Tomlinson.
The service has been an outstanding success, with a six-strong team expanding to 25.
A patient who lost her hair inspired health care assistant Elaine Taylor to shave her head to raise funds and show her support.
Art Fair Cheshire was also back, showcasing the region’s finest creative talent.
Art teacher Patty Callaghan who was among exhibitors at Art Fair Cheshire 2022.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, visited the Hospice. He passionately supports the Hospice sector and the holistic care it provides.
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