More than 6,700 animals rehomed by RSPCA in Cheshire in a decade
The RSPCA has found new homes for more than 6,700 animals in Cheshire in the last decade, new figures reveal.
The charity released the data as it marks its 200th birthday in 2024.
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St Luke’s Hospice appeal for donations of unwanted items
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire is appealing for donations of pre-loved clothing, children’s toys and furniture to help raise vital funds for patient care.
The hospice has nine retail shops and a warehouse in popular shopping destinations throughout mid and south Cheshire, including on Pepper Street in Nantwich.
Wingate Special Children’s Trust marks funding boost with MP visit
The Wingate Special Children’s Trust based near Nantwich has received a £7,520 donation from Morrisons Foundation.
The trust, a charity in Wrenbury that supports children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in East Cheshire, was visited by Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to celebrate their success.
Football hamper draw raises hundreds for Nantwich Foodbank
By Jonathan White
Big-hearted members of the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) have raised hundreds of pounds in their charity Christmas hamper draw.
Donations of items for the four hampers were received from NTISA members and members of the public with each hamper containing dozens of products.
RSPCA Stapeley staff celebrate 2023 milestone figure
Staff at RSPCA Stapeley in Nantwich are celebrating a successful 2023 including a major expansion in the charity’s outreach work.
The RSPCA’s four education hubs in the UK, including Stapeley, are closing in on a milestone figure of the numbers of children and young people they have reached with animal welfare lessons.
Wych-Malbank Rotary Club donates thousands to local groups
Nantwich-based Wych-Malbank Rotary Club has donated thousands of pounds to local groups and charities.
The group, which meets at Richmond Village, held their Big Birthday Bash and raised £6,100.
Black Lion quizzers raise bumper sum for children’s hospice
Quiz kings and queens in Nantwich have rounded off the year by giving a bumper cash boost to Hope House Children’s Hospice.
Regulars at The Black Lion Monday night quiz chipped into a collection and gave to a raffle to raise £500 for the charity at their last event of 2023.
Colleagues of Nantwich cancer woman raise money for Christie
The clothing company colleagues of a Nantwich woman have raised more than £2,000 to thank Christie Hospital that treated her.
Staff at Clothes2order chose to champion The Christie Charity to thank the hospital that treated Danielle Smith.
Christmas lights bring festive cheer to local community
Photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the dazzling festive lights on houses across Nantwich and Crewe.
These images show the lengths homeowners go to as they enter the Christmas spirit.
St Luke’s Hospice to run Christmas Tree collection fundraising service
Staff and volunteers from St Luke’s Hospice are again offering their Christmas Tree collection service to help raise vital funds for patient care.
In January, more than 60 volunteers and St Luke’s staff will be working together to collect thousands of used Christmas trees in South Cheshire.
Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises over £57,000 for Royal British Legion
By Jonathan White
The Poppy Appeal for Remembrance Day 2023 in Nantwich helped to raise thousands for the Royal British Legion.
Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion (Nantwich RBL) collections raised in excess of £57,000 from generous donations.
St Luke’s Hospice appeal to bring comfort to patients at Christmas
Doctors and nurses at St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire are appealing for donations to fund equipment including a “cuddle bed” to bring comfort to patients this Christmas.
Staff have compiled a Christmas Wishlist of items which they would like to fund ranging from rise and recline chairs, wheelchairs and standing aids.
Friends bare all for calendar promoting peace and security for women
A calendar celebrating courage and resilience of women aims to raise funds for a South Cheshire organisation dedicated to increasing safety and diversity.
Volunteers with the Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation unveiled the calendar to guests at its annual dinner.
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