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Radio One star visits Nantwich to support salon’s Macmillan fundraising

Radio One star visits Nantwich to support salon’s Macmillan fundraising

Radio celebrity Natalie O’Leary was back in the area to help hairdressers in their fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Natalie, who presents a popular Radio One show, visited Nantwich to show her support for a charity Bake Off at Steven Burgin hair salon on Hospital Street.

October 11, 2023
Wistaston marathon man raises thousands for cancer charity

Wistaston marathon man raises thousands for cancer charity

A Wistaston man has raised more than £6,200 for Macmillan Cancer after completing the London Marathon.

Rob Keithley, aged 58, completed the gruelling course in five hours and 40 minutes on Sunday (April 23).

April 26, 2023
Tarporley funeral directors to host Macmillan coffee morning

Tarporley funeral directors to host Macmillan coffee morning

Tarporley based J C Clarke & Son Funeral Directors will be opening their doors to locals on Wednesday (October 12) between 11.30am and 1.30pm as part of Macmillan’s coffee morning.

The firm was founded in 1973 and has funeral homes in Hoole, Blacon, Frodsham, Helsby and Tarporley.

October 9, 2022
Annual football match at Crewe Alex raises thousands for cancer charity

Annual football match at Crewe Alex raises thousands for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A second annual charity football match took place at the home of Crewe Alexandra has helped raise more than £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The first match, last May 2021, was organised by club announcer and lifelong fan Andrew Scoffin, to raise funds for The Christie.

April 26, 2022
Charity-funded “scalp coolers” help South Cheshire cancer patients

Charity-funded “scalp coolers” help South Cheshire cancer patients

Charity-funded scalp coolers are helping Crewe and Nantwich cancer patients keep their hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

Two coolers have been funded by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity to help with treatment at Leighton Hospital’s Macmillan Cancer Unit.

July 13, 2021
Readers’ Letters: Macmillan hails World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Readers’ Letters: Macmillan hails World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Dear Editor,
This year our World’s Biggest Coffee morning fundraiser entered its 29th year.

In community centres, schools and workplaces, thousands of coffee mornings were held across the North West to raise money and help us support people affected by cancer.

October 11, 2019
Stapeley school stages Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Stapeley school stages Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley opened its doors to families and friends for the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

The event was organised by deputy Headteacher Ruth Hadfield and has become a regular fixture on the Pear Tree calendar.

October 3, 2019
Nantwich couple launch new Gourmet Supper Club at Olea Cafe

Nantwich couple launch new Gourmet Supper Club at Olea Cafe

A pair of Nantwich foodies are putting supper and socialising on the menu with the launch of a new dining club.

The Gourmet Supper Club will offer a chance to make new friends and enjoy fine food at pop-up events across Crewe and Nantwich.

September 18, 2018
South Cheshire’s “wheelbarrow men” set to tackle Snowdon

South Cheshire’s “wheelbarrow men” set to tackle Snowdon

By Jonathan White
Charity pals Roy Price and Ian Jones are set to push their fund-raising wheelbarrow up Snowdon!

Roy, 51, and Ian, 46, both from Crewe, pushed their 100kg wheelbarrow to a staggering £2,700 when they walked 14-mile from Crewe to Nantwich and back.

August 8, 2018
Cancer charity runs free pamper sessions for South Cheshire patients

Cancer charity runs free pamper sessions for South Cheshire patients

An international cancer support charity has launched its 99th workshop at Leighton Hospital in South Cheshire.

Look Good Feel Better, which provides practical support for people struggling with the visible effects of cancer treatment, is offering free pamper sessions to local cancer patients.

February 19, 2018
South Cheshire Macmillan cancer manager in line for top award

South Cheshire Macmillan cancer manager in line for top award

A South Cheshire Macmillan commissioning manager for cancer and end of life has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Tracey Wright, based at NHS Eastern Cheshire, South Cheshire and Vale Royal CCGs, was nominated by colleagues who want to recognise her inspirational work supporting people affected by cancer in the area.

October 28, 2017
Mayors join Macmillan Coffee Morning at Nantwich bowling club

Mayors join Macmillan Coffee Morning at Nantwich bowling club

Cheshire East Mayor Arthur Moran joined residents to enjoy a cuppa as part of a fund-raising Macmillan Coffee Morning.

Cllr Moran, who represents Nantwich North and West, was invited along with the event at Park Road Bowling Club in Nantwich.

October 5, 2017
Willaston boy, 10, to climb Snowdon in aid of Macmillan Cancer

Willaston boy, 10, to climb Snowdon in aid of Macmillan Cancer

A Willaston youngster who lost his grandad and great grandad to cancer, is to climb Snowdon in aid of Macmillan.

Big-hearted Lucas James Mottram, 10, is in training ready for the charity climb on July 9.

May 8, 2017