Charity news

South Cheshire snapper focuses on cancer charity fundraiser

South Cheshire snapper focuses on cancer charity fundraiser

By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire photographer Peter Robinson has raised vital funds for a cancer charity by hosting portrait and small group photography sessions.

The 66-year-old’s sessions took place inside Shavington Village Hall earlier in July and raised a substantial amount of money for the Shine Bright Foundation charity.

July 29, 2022
MasterChef 2022 winner looks forward to Nantwich event

MasterChef 2022 winner looks forward to Nantwich event

MasterChef 2022 champion Eddie Scott is looking forward to meeting the “foodies of Nantwich” when he will demonstrate one of the dishes that helped him secure his win.

The former marine pilot, who won this year’s BBC culinary contest, is appearing at the new Dorfold Food and Drink Festival taking place this weekend (July 23-24).

July 20, 2022
Northern Soul fans to pedal from Bristol to Nantwich in aid of MND

Northern Soul fans to pedal from Bristol to Nantwich in aid of MND

A group of Northern Soul fans from across the country aim to raise £5,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association in a 150-mile charity bike ride from Bristol to Nantwich.

The Lycra-Clad Soulboys and Girl, aged between 30-67, plan to cycle 150 miles between two soul music venues, The Bristol Fringe in Clifton and The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

July 18, 2022
Spike in summer animal cruelty cases in Cheshire, says RSPCA

Spike in summer animal cruelty cases in Cheshire, says RSPCA

RSPCA has warned it is expecting a spike in animal cruelty cases in Cheshire this summer.

New figures show the charity sees a sharp increase in cruelty cases in July and August.

July 15, 2022
Reaseheath College students praised for Hope House fundraising

Reaseheath College students praised for Hope House fundraising

Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have raised more than £12,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

Members of the college and university centre’s Student Association (SA) also made a substantial donation to Body Positive after a busy fundraising year.

July 13, 2022
Nantwich carers pedal coast to coast for MND charity

Nantwich carers pedal coast to coast for MND charity

A team of carers from Nantwich cycled coast to coast for MND charity – without leaving the room!

The SureCare Central Cheshireteam spent the day completing a “Whitehaven to Sunderland” emulated bike ride to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

July 12, 2022
Wistaston walkers take part in challenge for cancer charity

Wistaston walkers take part in challenge for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
Wistaston woman Anne Garner joined friends to complete the “Pink Ribbon Walk” in Derbyshire to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.

Ann, a learning mentor at Cheshire College – South & West,  participated in the event at Chatsworth House a year after the original event was postponed due to the pandemic.

July 6, 2022
Stapeley man’s fundraising walk to Barmouth in memory of sister

Stapeley man’s fundraising walk to Barmouth in memory of sister

A man from Stapeley in Nantwich aims to walk all the way to Barmouth on the Welsh west coast in memory of his sister who has died from cancer.

Neil Stockton wants to raise money for Cancer Research after the disease cut short his big sister Katie’s life.

June 30, 2022
Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £500 to Daisy’s Dream charity

Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £500 to Daisy’s Dream charity

Members of Wych-Malbank Rotary Club have donated £500 to charity Daisy’s Dream for its work in Cheshire East.

Sarah Hampton, fundraiser for the charity, accepted the cheque from John Poulson, President, Wych-Malbank Rotary Club.

June 23, 2022
Hospice urges supporters to sign up to The Midnight Walk

Hospice urges supporters to sign up to The Midnight Walk

St Luke’s Hospice are calling for more supporters to sign up for the ‘Midnight Walk’ fundraiser between Nantwich and Crewe on Saturday July 2.

The Midnight Walk is St Luke’s ‘flagship’ event in terms of fundraising, and the biggest singular event in support of patient care.

June 23, 2022
Nantwich firm’s donation boosts comfort for Hospice patients

Nantwich firm’s donation boosts comfort for Hospice patients

Patients and staff at St Luke’s Hospice will be more comfortable this summer after a donation from two businesses in Nantwich and Warrington.

Twelve new portable air conditioning units have been donated and fitted throughout the Inpatient Unit at the hospice.

June 22, 2022
South Cheshire stroke survivors to scale Snowdon in charity walk

South Cheshire stroke survivors to scale Snowdon in charity walk

Members of a stroke survivors group in South Cheshire are preparing to scale Snowdon on Saturday July 2.

Eleven walkers will take part in the walk to raise money for the Stroke Survivors Speech & Language Support Groups in Crewe and Alsager.

June 22, 2022
Nantwich mega-runner raises thousands in 93-mile challenge

Nantwich mega-runner raises thousands in 93-mile challenge

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich dad has completed a gruelling challenge to run non stop for 24 hours and raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Paul Dean, a father and teaching assistant from Nantwich, completed his mega running challenge raising well over £6,500.

June 21, 2022