Patient arranges for Ashgate Hospicecare to receive new outdoor furniture
Peter Stockton, from Chesterfield, former employee of Sheffield’s Samuel Grant Packaging, has a life-limiting illness and attends the ‘Living Well’ program at the Day Hospice at Ashgate Hospicecare. Peter, who comes to the Hospice every week, still has strong relationships with the directors of the recycled furniture company Marmax, who are part of the Samuel […]
Jake Quickenden Sparkles for Ashgate Hospicecare
Thousands of walkers geared up over the weekend to take part in the Markovitz Sparkle Night Walk for Ashgate Hospicecare. The event, which is Chesterfield’s largest fundraising event, saw over 2,500 people walk 10km around Chesterfield on Saturday night, raising a phenomenal £200,000 for the local charity. Jake Quickenden, winner of Dancing on Ice 2018 […]
Talk about goals! Patient at local hospice spends VIP day with Chesterfield Football Club players
Chris Stoddart has a long term illness and attends the Living Well program at the Day Hospice at Ashgate Hospicecare each week. Chris said, “I just feel overwhelmed. It’s like a dream come true coming here today! I was 18 years old when I first saw Chesterfield play, so I’ve been with them through their […]
Over 50 new Ashgate Hospicecare volunteers recruited after launch of #30for30 challenge
Six months after Ashgate Hospicecare launched their #30for30 campaign, the Hospice is excited to announce that they have recruited over 50 new volunteers! The Hospice relies heavily on volunteers, who make up nearly three quarters of their total workforce. Matt Corbishley, Director of HR & Support Services, said, “Ashgate Hospicecare simply couldn’t run without volunteers. […]
Ashgate Hospicecare chosen as Spireites Charity of the Year
Ashgate Hospicecare are thrilled to announce that Chesterfield Football Club have chosen them to be their charity partner for the year. The Hospice, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, have been supported by the football club through various initiatives including player visits, match collections and as an event venue hosting Chesterfield’s biggest fundraising […]