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Hope House Dark Run goes virtual on Halloween

Hope House Dark Run goes virtual on Halloween

The annual Hope House Dark Run in aid of the hospice is going virtual this Halloween.

Children and adults from around Nantwich are being encouraged to pull on their fluorescent and spooky outfits and hit the street on a 5K route near their homes.

September 23, 2020
Hope House Children’s Hospice reopens in Nantwich

Hope House Children’s Hospice reopens in Nantwich

Hope House Children’s Hospice has today reopened its Nantwich shop following its temporary closure during lockdown.

The move comes after new working practices were brought in to make the shop safe for customers, staff and volunteers.

September 10, 2020
Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich

The annual Harry’s Duck Race in support of Hope House Children’s Hospice is back in Nantwich to celebrate its 10th anniversary – but this time held virtually.

September 1, 2020
Balloon from Nantwich found by family nearly 1,000 miles away

Balloon from Nantwich found by family nearly 1,000 miles away

A Nantwich family who released balloons in memory of their dead son were stunned when one was found by a family almost 1,000 miles away in Germany!

Jessica and Neil Forbes released the balloons in honour of Johnny, who died a few days old after being born 23 weeks premature.

May 19, 2020
Show St Luke’s Hospice some love on Valentine’s collection

Show St Luke’s Hospice some love on Valentine’s collection

Nurses, staff and supporters will be showing some love for St Luke’s Hospice – by volunteering at Valentine’s to raise funds for patient care.

The annual “Love St Luke’s” street collection will be taking place in Nantwich and other towns across mid and south Cheshire on Saturday February 15.

February 5, 2020
Nantwich student is St Luke’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ after raising £1,120

Nantwich student is St Luke’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ after raising £1,120

A teeange girl from Nantwich is smiling like a Cheshire Cat after her Alice in Wonderland themed Garden Party raised £1,120 for St Luke’s Hospice.

Fifteen-year-old Katie Everett, a year 10 student at Brine Leas School, decided to organise a fundraising garden party to fulfil the volunteering section of her Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

July 25, 2019
Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Mill Island and the River Weaver will turn yellow with the first hospice fundraising Nantwich Duck Race next month.

Hundreds of children and families will gather at Mill Island as a fleet of rubber ducks are released into the water in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospices.

April 7, 2019
Eat Cake Week comes to Nantwich in aid of Hope House Hospice

Eat Cake Week comes to Nantwich in aid of Hope House Hospice

Cake lovers across Cheshire will be decorating, baking and icing next month as part of the Hope House and Ty Gobaith Eat Cake Week from April 8-15.

Cafes, restaurants, schools, clubs, businesses and individuals are taking part including Nantwich Library who are holding a coffee and cake morning in the run up to Eat Cake week on Thursday April 4.

March 29, 2019
Nantwich Santa Dash to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice

Nantwich Santa Dash to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice

A children’s hospice charity is calling on all Santas to take a break from toy-making and tackle the Nantwich Santa Dash.

The annual run will take place on Sunday December 16 and will see scores of Santas tackling either a 2.5km or a 5km route.

November 29, 2018
Minshull Vernon family stage hospice fundraiser in memory of granddaughter

Minshull Vernon family stage hospice fundraiser in memory of granddaughter

By Jonathan White
Minshull Vernon couple Tony and Margaret Woods staged a fundraising event for a children’s hospice in memory of their granddaughter.

It took place at their Minshull Hill Cottage and featured a range of activities including a tombola, bric-a-brac, books, home bake and a grand raffle. Refreshments were also available.

July 31, 2018
Santa Dash runners gear up for latest Nantwich fund-raiser

Santa Dash runners gear up for latest Nantwich fund-raiser

Festive families are gearing up for the annual Nantwich Santa Dash event to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

The race takes place in through Nantwich town centre on Sunday December 10, sponsored by Tarporley-based recycling firm RUKGroup.com.

November 30, 2017
Nantwich gin tasting event in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

Nantwich gin tasting event in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

Donna Louise Hospice is hosting a gin tasting event in Dorfold Hall, Nantwich, to help raise vital funds.

Experts from Nelson’s Gin of Uttoxeter will guide guests through a botanical gin tasting adventure on Friday June 30.

May 15, 2017
Businesses enjoy Nantwich quiz fun to raise hospice cash

Businesses enjoy Nantwich quiz fun to raise hospice cash

General knowledge buffs flocked to Nantwich to take part in a British-themed quiz raising cash for hospice care.

The event, organised by insolvency specialists BCR in Nantwich, drew a crowd of local accountants, bankers, lawyers and financial advisors to Residence Restaurant on Mill Street.

May 13, 2017