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...]
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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...]
Airport grants support local community groups
15 community organisations across Cheshire and Greater Manchester have benefited from grants of up to £3000 from Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund. The trust fund has been welcoming grant applications from organisations that are supporting communities within 10 miles of Manchester Airport … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport staff offer support to local communities during Covid-19 crisis
Manchester Airport staff have provided friendly phone calls, doorstep deliveries and mobile meals services to local communities in Cheshire and South Manchester during the coronavirus pandemic. While the airport is operating at a much reduced capacity during the crisis, staff have used the skills … [Read more...]
Airport worker runs 100 miles for dementia while furloughed
Press Office Manager at Manchester Airport, Seb Thompson, is running 100 miles in 30 days for a dementia charity while on furlough leave, and is encouraging others to join him virtually for the final mile. Seb, from Poynton, originally pledged to raise £150 for dementia charity, the Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
Handforth financial planning firm provides grant to disability charity
Handforth based financial planning firm, Equilibrium, has provided a grant of £500 to local disability charity, Seashell Trust. Equilibrium made the donation through the firm’s Community Support Scheme. The scheme was established in 2015 to provide financial support to charities and community … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund offers grants for Coronavirus support
Organisations supporting communities through the coronavirus lockdown near Manchester Airport can benefit from grants provided by the Airport's Community Trust Fund. In response to the social impact of the pandemic, Trustees of Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund have agreed their next round … [Read more...]
Wilmslow events agency and Gethin Jones host charity lockdown quiz
TV presenter, Gethin Jones, will host a virtual quiz organised by Wilmslow events agency, Make Events, to raise funds for local charity Seashell Trust. Make Events were due to produce the Strictly Seashell Ball this Saturday for the second year running, however the event had to be cancelled due … [Read more...]