News
Here we share news and blog posts from across the organisation.
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By News Team on July 31, 2018
Cheeky Charlie the donkey works his charm with patients
Our patients got to experience an element of the traditional seaside when a therapy treasure and former beach donkey Charlie came to visit. Charlie was…
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By News Team on July 27, 2018
Our volunteer complementary therapist, Peter, has the magic touch!
The magic touch of complementary therapist Dr Peter Mackereth provides help and comfort for our patients and carers. We’re lucky to have one of the…
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By News Team on July 27, 2018
A simple ‘Message in a Bottle’ is an easy way for our patients to pass on vital personal and medical details
The small green bottles donated by South Manchester Lions are kept in the fridge and save emergency services valuable time if going into a home….
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By News Team on July 20, 2018
A local man will be taking on a wheelie big challenge this summer
Steve Monks will be cycling from Blackpool Tower to the Eiffel Tower in just three days. Steve, from Birch Vale, will be taking on the…
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By News Team on July 20, 2018
We’re appealing for help from digitally-savvy volunteers happy to donate time to help out with our online shops
We’re appealing for local people to help grow the income from our eBay and Amazon shops, by volunteering a few hours a week at our…
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By News Team on July 20, 2018
Hundreds of local people brought a kaleidoscope of colour to Greater Manchester at a special fundraising event
The 5km ObstaColour Run, which took place in Woodbank Park, Offerton, saw participants showered with multi-coloured powder – a safe environmentally friendly corn starch –…
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By News Team on July 13, 2018
A hospice patient and his wife were treated to a live version of their special song, thanks to chart-topper Rick Astley
Colin, who is 49 and a patient at St Ann’s Hospice in Cheadle, and Julie Wilmoth were invited to attend an event as special guests…
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By News Team on July 13, 2018
Lisa’s Angels will be out in force at the ObstaColour Run honouring the memory of a brave mum
Image: Lisa Sweeney’s favourite picture of her with daughters Molly (left) and Daisy. Lisa Sweeney, from Hazel Grove, died in May aged 45, some 11…
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