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Tag: dr kershaw’s hospice

Sport

Free Latics tickets up for grabs as kids go on hero walk at Boundary Park

Adam Higgins January 12, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicefree ticketsnewsOldhamOldham AthleticSaddleworth

YOUNG football fans can bag free tickets to an Oldham Athletic match while supporting a local charity, thanks to a new fundraising event taking place…

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Festive fayre raises thousands for hospice care

Adam Higgins January 2, 2026 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworth

MORE than 700 people braved the rain to pack out Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s annual Christmas Fayre.  The recent festive fundraiser helped to raise over £7,500…

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Entertainment Featured

Hospice Christmas concert raises the roof

Adam Higgins January 2, 2026 Christmasdr kershaw's hospicenewsOldham

OLDHAM Parish Church was filled with festive music as Dr Kershaw’s Hospice staged its annual Christmas concert. There was a strong turnout for the evening…

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Lifestyle

Recycle your Christmas tree to support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice patients

Aimee Belmore December 18, 2025 Christmas Treesdr kershaw's hospicenewsrecycle

RECYCLE your Christmas tree as well as providing valuable help to hospice patients thanks to Dr Kershaws.   The Royton-based hospice is collecting and recycling…

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Featured Lifestyle

Charity haircut day in Springhead to support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Gemma Carter November 27, 2025 amigos barbershopcharity haircut daydr kershaw's hospiceSpringhead news

A Springhead barbershop is preparing to host a community fundraising event in support of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, with residents invited to take part and help…

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Entertainment

Community invited to Christmas Fayre at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Adam Higgins November 21, 2025 Christmasdr kershaw's hospicenews

FAMILIES are set for an afternoon of festive fun and entertainment this weekend when Dr Kershaw’s Hospice hosts its annual Christmas Fayre.  The hospice grounds…

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Daughter to honour her father at poignant hospice service

Adam Higgins October 16, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicelight up a lifeMark Tierney and Carly TierneynewsSaddleworth

A PROUD daughter will pay tribute to her late father by switching on Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s Light up a Life tree – a moment she…

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Lifestyle

Local hospice busts myths during Hospice Care Week

Adam Higgins October 15, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicehospice care weeknewsOldhamSaddleworth

AS Hospice Care Week shines a light on the work of hospices across the UK, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham is taking the opportunity to…

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Business Featured News

Dr Kershaw’s lauds latest Government funding

Gary Carter September 3, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworth

A HOSPICE which provides vital care for people in the area is celebrating after receiving more than £250,000 of Government funding. Dr Kershaw’s, on Turf…

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Lifestyle

Celebrate your heroes at glow-in-the-dark hospice walk

Adam Higgins August 26, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworth

A LOCAL hospice’s mascot is no stranger to meeting heroes and now the lovable pooch is launching a new event to celebrate the local community’s…

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Greenfield cyclist to share epic challenge story at hospice fundraiser

Adam Higgins August 26, 2025 cyclistdr kershaw's hospiceGreenfieldnewsSaddleworth

A KEEN cyclist from Greenfield who pedalled across America in memory of his mother is set to share his incredible story at a special evening…

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Breaking News Featured Lifestyle

Tractor run to raise money for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Adam Higgins August 19, 2025 charitydr kershaw's hospicenewsSaddleworthtractor run

SADDLEWORTH is no stranger to a tractor run – and tractors of all models, sizes and colours will soon be making a poignant journey in…

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Youth

Young ‘dragons’ turn business ideas into hospice funds

Adam Higgins August 18, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworth

BUDDING young entrepreneurs across Oldham have flexed their business skills, inspired by a hit BBC show, to raise vital funds for a local hospice. Talented…

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Lifestyle

Oldham’s Dr Kershaw’s to receive six-figure Government boost

Gary Carter August 4, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicefundingnewsOldhamSaddleworth

OLDHAM’S Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is to receive a six-figure sum of money as the Government looks to improve end-of-life care. Facilities across the North West…

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Lifestyle

Hundreds honour loved ones with Dr Kershaw’s Rose to Remember appeal

Adam Higgins July 21, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsrose to remember

SUPPORTERS from across the country helped a local hospice to raise over £15,000 towards caring for patients and their families. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice invites the…

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Lifestyle

Carnival fun at hospice’s Summer Fayre

Adam Higgins May 29, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamsummer fayre

PARENTS looking to keep their little ones entertained are being warmly invited to a Summer Fayre.  The grounds at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice will be transformed…

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Lifestyle

Honour loved ones with Dr Kershaw’s Rose to Remember Appeal

Aimee Belmore April 28, 2025 a rose to rememberdr kershaw's hospiceOldhamSaddleworth

DR Kershaw’s Hospice is inviting all to join its Rose to Remember Appeal to celebrate the lives of loved ones while supporting the compassionate care…

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Lifestyle

Hospice’s dancing competition was Strictly sensational

Adam Higgins March 27, 2025 charitydr kershaw's hospiceeventnewsOldhamstrictly come dancing

A LOCAL hospice’s version of Strictly Come Dancing has tangoed its way to triumph, raising over £65,000 for patient care. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice says it…

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Lifestyle

Local hospice leaders head to Parliament to champion funding reform

Adam Higgins March 26, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamparliamentSaddleworth

THE CEO of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice joined hospice leaders at the Houses of Parliament this week, to ask MPs to support reforming the funding model…

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Lifestyle

Importance of hospice care highlighted in new campaign

Adam Higgins February 26, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworth

A NATIONAL campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the importance of hospice care. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham is among over 140 hospices…

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Greenfield’s Frank Rothwell to take on another challenge

Gary Carter February 4, 2025 dr kershaw's hospiceFrank RothwellOldhamSaddleworthstrictly come dancing

GREENFIELD’S Frank Rothwell is putting on his dancing shoes to raise vital funds for a hospice. The owner of Oldham Athletic will be one of…

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Lifestyle

Free art sessions for people with life-limiting illnesses

Adam Higgins February 3, 2025 dr kershaw's hospiceOldhamSaddleworththe nightbird project

LIVING with a life-limiting or serious illness can often be a lonely experience. With that in mind, a local hospice is looking to bring people…

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Lifestyle

Light up a Life funds will ‘make a huge difference’ to hospice

Adam Higgins January 2, 2025 dr kershaw's hospicelight up a lifenewsOldham

THE Oldham community united as hundreds of lights were illuminated at the local hospice’s Light Up a Life service. The annual event at Dr Kershaw’s…

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Netflix film spotlights hospice’s role in IVF birth

Adam Higgins December 17, 2024 dr kershaw's hospicejoyNetflixOldhamSaddleworth

A LOCAL hospice stars in a Netflix film about IVF which has gone viral.  The birth of IVF actually took place on the grounds of…

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Lifestyle

Christmas Fayre raises more than £7,000 for Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Aimee Belmore December 2, 2024 christmas fayredr kershaw's hospiceOldham

MORE than 600 people enjoyed festive games, shopping, food and drink at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Christmas Fayre to help raise £7,699 for patient care. The…

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Lifestyle

Remembering loved ones at Dr Kershaws Hospice service.

Sam Shaw October 7, 2024 dr kershaw's hospicelight up a lifeOldhamSaddleworth

DR KERSHAW’S Hospice, Oldham is holding its yearly Light Up a Life service, which will take place virtually and in person on Sunday, December 1…

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Lifestyle

Make a Will and make a difference to a local hospice

Adam Higgins September 30, 2024 dr kershaw's hospicemake a will montho donnellsOldhamSaddleworth

A NUMBER of local solicitors will be waiving their fees for people to make a Will in return for a donation to an Oldham hospice. …

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Breaking News Lifestyle

Saddleworth news: Hospice’s Summer Fayre hailed ‘a huge success’

Adam Higgins August 9, 2024 dr kershaw's hospiceOldhamSaddleworthsummer fayre

THE holidays got off to a successful start in Oldham as a local hospice held its popular Summer Fayre.  Over 600 people from across the…

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Lifestyle

Hundreds dedicate roses to remember loved ones at hospice

Adam Higgins July 23, 2024 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamrose to rememberRoyton

HUNDREDS of people turned out for a summer celebration at a local hospice to remember lost loved ones. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice recently held their third…

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Lifestyle

Carnival theme for local hospice’s Summer Fayre

Gemma Carter June 18, 2024 dr kershaw's hospiceOldhamSaddleworthsummer fayre

A CARNIVAL themed afternoon of family friendly fun is promised at a local hospice’s Summer Fayre. The event on Sunday, July 21, from midday to…

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Lifestyle

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice launches action-packed fundraising golf day

Aimee Belmore April 29, 2024 dr kershaw's hospicegolf daynewsOldhamRoytonSaddleworth

AN ACTION-PACKED day of sport and fundraising is in store for golf enthusiasts as the Dr Kershaw’s Cup returns. This year’s event takes place at…

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Lifestyle

A rose to remember your loved ones

Adam Higgins April 6, 2024 dr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamrememberroseSaddleworth

A LOCAL hospice is giving the community the opportunity to dedicate a pink metal rose to their loved ones. Steve Gallagher has been supporting Dr…

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Entertainment

Strictly dancers shine to support local patients

Adam Higgins April 2, 2024 charitydr kershaw's hospicenewsOldhamSaddleworthstrictly come dancing

A HOSPICE’S movie-themed version of Strictly Come Dancing has helped to raise over £26,000 towards the care of local patients.  Five couples had been training…

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Entertainment

Hospice to present spectacular Strictly show

Adam Higgins February 7, 2024 chairtydr kershaw's hospiceOldhamstrictly come dancingtickets

A NIGHT of glitz and glamour inspired by a popular BBC show will help to raise vital funds for a local hospice. Dr Kershaw’s Hospice…

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