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Open day to mark Macmillan Cancer Unit £80k upgrade

Open day to mark Macmillan Cancer Unit £80k upgrade

The Macmillan Cancer Unit team at Leighton Hospital is to stage an Open Day to mark the site’s £80,000 refurbishment.

There will be live entertainment, refreshments, the chance to chat to staff, and a raffle at the event on November 16 from 10am to 2pm.

November 2, 2024
Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire supported more than 5,000 people in 2024, a record high for the Wistaston charity, its annual meeting heard.

Women and girls of all ages have turned to the charity for support with poor mental health, anxiety, depression, managing menopause, mothering challenges or grief following baby loss.

October 31, 2024
South Cheshire charity hailed for helping breast cancer sufferers

South Cheshire charity hailed for helping breast cancer sufferers

A South Cheshire charity founded in memory of a young woman who died of triple negative breast cancer has won a major award for its impact.

The Shine Bright Foundation, created in loving memory of the inspirational Sarah Bennett from Crewe, won the coveted ‘Charity Impact Award’ sponsored by ‘Phenomenal Women’ at the Butterfly Breast Cancer Awards 2024.

October 8, 2024
Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club are about to stage their annual fundraising show at Acton Village Hall this month.

The first performance of their panto “Beauty and the Beast” is tonight from 7.30pm and is just £5 entry.

January 10, 2024
Four Crewe and Nantwich businesses stage charity event

Four Crewe and Nantwich businesses stage charity event

Four South Cheshire businesses have teamed up for an event to support charities, elevate their fundraising and communicate with confidence.

The event, organised by JG Creative and Right At Home South & Mid Cheshire, will be held at Crewe Hall.

September 21, 2023
Barnstorming event in Nantwich raises hundreds of pounds

Barnstorming event in Nantwich raises hundreds of pounds

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bag a Bargain in the Barn’ at Henhull Hall Farm on Welshmans Lane in Nantwich has helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity.

The event was hosted and organised by Philip and Joyce Percival with the help and support from their family, friends and local charities.

September 17, 2023
New skate park opens on Barony Park in Nantwich

New skate park opens on Barony Park in Nantwich

The new skate park has opened at Barony Park in Nantwich after a campaign lasting several years.

And it took funds from a charity based in Norfolk to help fund the project.

September 4, 2023
FEATURE: Charity initiatives around the world

FEATURE: Charity initiatives around the world

People love giving back to the community. And what better way to do so than by combining charity with fun?

Most charitable organizations have realized that proceeds are much higher if attendees can get a kick out of the events.

June 19, 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
Lottery boost for Cheshire project supporting mums and children at risk

Lottery boost for Cheshire project supporting mums and children at risk

A specialist South Cheshire service supporting mums with children at risk of being removed from their care has won backing from The National Lottery Community Fund.

The Believe Project, run by Crewe charity Motherwell Cheshire, has been awarded £282,401 to continue its vital work in the community after funding dried up during the pandemic.

February 16, 2023
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
New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

A newly-formed charity is staging a special event to air views and suggestions on how to make life more peaceful and secure for South Cheshire women.

The Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation is inviting women to an interactive forum at the Apollo Buckingham Health Sciences Campus in Crewe on April 30.

April 9, 2022
Nantwich charity auction and quiz raises thousands for Parkinson’s

Nantwich charity auction and quiz raises thousands for Parkinson’s

A charity auction and quiz night run by The Nantwich Clinic has helped to raise thousands of pounds for Parkinson’s UK.

The event was held at the organisation’s new Health Hub off Newcastle Road, with more than 50 local business people attending.

April 5, 2022