In partnership with Cheshire Life, local charity Seashell is calling on fashionistas, vintage collectors and bargain hunters to take part in an exclusive auction of pre-loved designer fashion. Seashell's fashion auction will feature a collection of high-end clothing, bags, shoes and sunglasses … [Read more...]
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Drive-in cinema events return in aid of Christie charity
Following the success of last year’s drive in cinema events, The Christie will be back at Arley Hall and Gardens in Cheshire this spring to hold another weekend of movies. The screenings will run from Friday 30th April until Sunday 2nd May, with both afternoon and evening performances over the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport supports 18 local organisations with over £30,000 in grants
The Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund is helping 18 organisations in Greater Manchester and Cheshire, with grants worth more than £30,000 to a variety of community-led schemes. In its latest round of funding, a total of £31,898.96 was pledged to 18 organisations for use on projects as … [Read more...]
Charity project takes flight for Manchester Airport worker
A Project Manager at Manchester Airport, Sam Buah, hopes his new book will inspire readers to believe that they ‘have the potential to be great’, as he imparts lessons learned on a remarkable life journey that took him from his hometown in Ghana to the UK’s third largest airport, via a job as a … [Read more...]
Seashell Trust supporters becomes Official Guinness World Record Holders
Seashell Trust, in partnership with Oliver Dunn, chocolatier, aka Oli the Choc, has been awarded an Official Guinness World Record for “Most users in a lollipop-making video hangout”. On Saturday 5 December 2020 Seashell teamed up with master chocolatier, Oliver Dunn, for the online chocolate … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund hands out £30,000 in latest round of grants
Sports clubs, Scouts, hospices, and a local band are among the organisations to benefit from Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund, which has handed out almost £30,000 to 18 beneficiaries across Cheshire and South Manchester. Each year the northern hub donates £100,000 to the Fund, originally … [Read more...]
Wilmslow church benefits from Bellway donation
In the midst of lockdown 2.0 and with the festive season fast approaching, St Bartholomew's Church in Wilmslow has received a donation from Bellway which will help many local families in the coming weeks. The parish’s food bank, Food Friend, was established in 2011. Its running is assisted by … [Read more...]
Skye Trail Trek will raise funds for The Christie at Macclesfield
A health and safety specialist from Macclesfield will take on a stunning seven day mountainous walk, the Isle of Skye Trail Trek, next year to help raise money for The Christie at Macclesfield. Good friends and keen walkers John Thorley, owner of John Thorley Safety Consultancy, and Mike Banks a … [Read more...]
Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Cheshire East will be held virtually
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, Cheshire East Council's Remembrance Sunday commemoration will be held virtually this year to ensure those who gave their lives in service to the country can still be honoured. With traditional Remembrance Sunday events being severely limited this year, the council … [Read more...]
Council extends Covid-19 community response and recovery fund
Cheshire East Council has extended the community response and recovery fund to support local organisations through the pandemic ahead of new lockdown restrictions. The original aim of the Covid-19 community response and recovery fund was to support not for profit organisations in Cheshire East to … [Read more...]
Macclesfield sight loss charity refreshes brand and website
Macclesfield sight loss charity, East Cheshire Eye Society has launched a refreshed brand and website to support their mission to increase awareness of sight loss and its core services for members. Established in 1875, East Cheshire Eye Society offers an essential support service to blind and … [Read more...]
Community response and recovery fund launches in Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has launched a community response and recovery fund in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In recognition of the role played by the voluntary, community and faith sector in both the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the recovery, this time limited fund has been … [Read more...]