Charity news

Volunteers buy new wheelchairs for Leigton Hospital patients

Volunteers buy new wheelchairs for Leigton Hospital patients

A volunteers group has been thanked for helping buy new wheelchairs for hospital patients. The Royal Voluntary Service has worked with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) to bring in 40 new wheelchairs for visitors and patients at Leighton Hospital.

August 19, 2013
Reaseheath college worker faces Kilimanjaro challenge for hospice

Reaseheath college worker faces Kilimanjaro challenge for hospice

A dedicated St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice supporter is in training for a once-in-a-lifetime climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Becky Platt, 26, who works in the catering department at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, is all set for her gruelling challenge.

August 19, 2013
Wingate Centre given £1,300 boost by Nantwich Sainsbury’s

Wingate Centre given £1,300 boost by Nantwich Sainsbury’s

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury has been chosen as the Sainsbury’s Nantwich store’s charity of the year. And fund-raising is off to a flying start by selling the store’s award-winning cheese at the Nantwich Show.

August 16, 2013
“60 at 60” birthday challenge in Nantwich raises £400

“60 at 60” birthday challenge in Nantwich raises £400

A 60-year-0ld has completed a tough “60 at 60” fundraising challenge in Nantwich – on his birthday! Ben Reinhardt, from Crewe, swam 60 lengths of Nantwich outdoor pool, cycled 60km and then ran for 60 minutes.

August 9, 2013
One in Eleven Appeal donors view Leighton Hospital neo-natal plans

One in Eleven Appeal donors view Leighton Hospital neo-natal plans

Fundraisers who helped pay for a new neonatal unit for Nantwich and Crewe families have seen plans for the project. Donors to the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s One in Eleven Appeal were invited to Leighton Hospital to view plans for the new unit.

August 8, 2013
Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has helped to raise more than £1,100 for charity at two events. The venue, at Church Minshull, held a “Boaters Bash” concert, and a “Family Fun Day” – all in one busy weekend.

August 1, 2013
Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends will be pedaling from London to Paris next month to raise vital hospice cash. Charlie Gobbett, Tony Hoy and Gareth Roberts are tackling the three-day “Avenue Verte” challenge in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

July 30, 2013
Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Nantwich Foodbank has been offered further backing by South Cheshire housing provider Wulvern. The company has pledged another year’s support to the Trussell Trust Foodbank in Nantwich, as well as the St Paul’s Pantry one in Crewe.

July 29, 2013
Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Staff at a coffee shop in Nantwich are flat out with the launch a new children’s competition – to design a mouth-watering crepe. Swirly Whirlys on Pillory Street  has launched the innovative competition to coincide with summer holidays as the town’s schools break up this week.

July 24, 2013
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joins “Step Out For Stroke” walk

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joins “Step Out For Stroke” walk

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson teamed up with his young daughter Lydia to complete the “Step Out For Stroke” walk. The event, which was held in Crewe’s Queen’s Park, was organised by the Stroke Association.

July 23, 2013
Richmond Village Nantwich balloon race raises £1,100 for St Luke’s

Richmond Village Nantwich balloon race raises £1,100 for St Luke’s

The third annual summer fayre and balloon race at Richmond Village Nantwich proved a huge success. More than £1,100 was raised for St Luke’s Hospice from stalls, games and entertainment at the centre off London Road.

July 19, 2013
Yorkshire Building Society staff in Nantwich raise Sands money

Yorkshire Building Society staff in Nantwich raise Sands money

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues in Nantwich scaled new heights to help raise more than £500 for charity. Six members of staff climbed Snowdon in aid of the stillborn and neonatal death charity, Sands, which provides local support throughout Cheshire.

July 17, 2013
Cyclist tackles “60 at 60” challenge for Leukaemia research

Cyclist tackles “60 at 60” challenge for Leukaemia research

By Jonathan White A hardy cyclist is taking on “60 at 60” fund-raising challenge – to mark his 60th birthday. Ben Reinhardt will tackle a gruelling challenge on his actual birthday, this Sunday July 21.

July 17, 2013