Month: June 2026

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Seventh Fashion Show raises £3,500 for patient care

Style, community and compassion came together for another incredible Willow Wood Hospice Fashion Show! 

Over 120 guests joined us at The Lock on Castle Street in Stalybridge on Friday 5th June for an evening of fashion, fundraising and fun. Thanks to their generosity, an amazing £3,500 was raised to support patient care at the Hospice.

Guests were welcomed with a glass of fizz before enjoying a stunning runway show, where our fantastic models showcased summer collections. After the show, the venue transformed into a boutique-style shopping experience, packed with stylish clothing, shoes and accessories at bargain prices.

Pauline Lunt, Head of Retail at Willow Wood Hospice, said: “We’re so grateful to everyone who came along and made it another fantastic night.

“A huge thank you goes to Wendy and the whole team at The Lock for their incredible support; to our wonderful models; and to our amazing retail teams whom we couldn’t do it without.

“Our seven Fashion Shows combined have raised £23,500, which has really made a difference to patients with a life-limiting illness in our care.”

Save the date! Our next Fashion Show is on Friday 6th November with an autumn/winter theme. More details coming soon.

 

Images by David Hirst

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Runners encouraged to lace up for Tameside 10k in support of Willow Wood

RUNNERS, joggers and walkers are expected to take to the streets this weekend as the popular Tameside 10k returns for a fifth year.

The community event, founded by former English super middleweight boxing champion Charlie Schofield, will take place on Sunday, June 7.

This year it will be raising money for Willow Wood Hospice and the Royal British Legion.

Open to people of all ages, fitness levels and abilities, participants can choose to run, jog or walk the 10-kilometre route, which starts at Ultimate Fitness in Stalybridge and finishes at The Rising Moon pub in Hyde.

The Tameside 10k is back on Sunday.

The event gets under way at 10am, with entrants asked to arrive from 9.30am. The route is relatively flat, featuring only a slight incline, and will be fully marshalled and signposted. Official timings will also be recorded.

Since retiring from professional boxing, Charlie has focused on encouraging people across Tameside to become more active, which is why he has established the annual 10k.

Charlie said: “Join us for the Tameside 10k and make a difference for a cause close to your heart. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned runner, this community event is for everyone. Walk, jog or run your way to the finish line, then celebrate your achievement with us afterwards.”

Tara Farren, Community and Events Fundraiser at Willow Wood Hospice, said: “We’re delighted to be a beneficiary of this year’s run, which is always a fantastic community event.

“Whether you’re an experienced runner aiming for a new personal best or taking on your very first 10k challenge, this is a brilliant opportunity to achieve something special while helping us continue to provide vital care and support to local patients and families.

“Good luck to everyone taking part – we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!”

Charlie Schofield

Entry costs £20 which must be booked in advance online at https://www.schofieldboxingfitness.co.uk/tameside10k 

More information about the event is available on the Tameside 10k Instagram page.