News archive
The latest news from from Wigan & Leigh Hospice
Care Quality Commission Inspection
12 Sep 2012
The Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced inspection of the Hospice in August 2012 as part of its review process to ensure organisations comply with a range of essential standards of quality and safety.
Hospice Ironman is a first … (1)
28 Aug 2012
Ex-Army and Falklands veteran Paul Clarke has become the first individual to take part and complete the gruelling 'Ironman UK' event in support of the Hospice raising £1136 in the process.
Hospice Garden Party 2012
20 Aug 2012
The extensive Hospice gardens were again the venue for the Annual Garden Party on Saturday 11th August. The bright sunny day attracted hundreds of people, all of whom were keenly exploring the dozens of stalls packed with all manner of ‘goodies’; from fascinating food to the extensive range of excellent products.
Table Tennis League
10 Aug 2012
Wigan Table Tennis League presented a cheque for £250 to Wigan & Leigh Hospice. The proceeds are from an annual challenge event to the six champions of local clubs. Executive Committee member Steve Rowe said, “Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a great local charity and we are delighted to be able to support them. They provide excellent care for local people and need everyone’s help and support.”
Teen Miss Great Britain Finalist Supports Hospice
10 Aug 2012
Jade Boswell(18) from Wigan is one of 60 national finalists in the ‘Teen Miss Great Britain’ competition. She is in line for a stunning array of prizes which, in addition to the prestigious sash and crown, include £1000 cash, £500 to spend on clothes and an introduction to a leading modelling agency.
Atherton Crematorium - ‘in memoriam’ donation
10 Aug 2012
Atherton Crematorium has again made a generous donation to Wigan & Leigh Hospice of almost £1,600.
Hopping To Success
10 Aug 2012
For well over 10 years, Wigan & Leigh Hospice have sold small cuddly toys at Christmas and Easter, in most of the schools in the Borough. In that time, the project has generated a magnificent £100,000 profit for the Hospice, averaging approximately £80-£100 per school.
I did it for Grandma
3 Aug 2012
12 Year old Birchall High School pupil Owen Ahrens who lives in Hindley, has raised £90 for Wigan & Leigh Hospice on a sponsored 5K run.
Hospice Community Group to undertake Himalayas trek.
1 Aug 2012
A group of individuals so inspired by the work of Wigan and Leigh Hospice that they have decided to undertake a mammoth 5 day Himalayas Trek challenge to raise funds and awareness.
Newspaper Appeal – Great Success
30 Jul 2012
Recently the Wigan & Leigh Hospice bereavement service was struggling for volunteers, but an article in The Wigan Observer paper has resulted in a whole new team of volunteers to be recruited and trained.
