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Charity supported in Saddleworth and Oldham publishes new book

A NEW book will feature stories from people across Saddleworth and Oldham who have contributed to the history of a Greater Manchester charity. A Worthwhile…

Featured Lifestyle

Trekkers return from ‘Home of the Giants’ in aid of children’s hospice

Aimee Belmore November 3, 2022 Andrew Taylor children children's hospice David Ireland Francis House fundraising trek health care hospice norway saddleworth independent saddleworth news Trek

NINE residents from Oldham and Saddleworth were among triumphant trekkers who completed an arduous five-day trek through the mountains and fjords of Norway to raise…

Lifestyle

Francis House Children’s Hospice opens doors to public

Aimee Belmore October 27, 2022 care children's hospice David Ireland Francis House Open Day saddleworth independent saddleworth news

FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is opening its doors to show the public how their donations help support hundreds of families. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the…

Lifestyle

Charity partnership to help families supported by Francis House Children’s Hospice

Aimee Belmore February 15, 2022 butterfly bonanza children's hospice families Francis House fundraising ill children morrisons saddleworth independent saddleworth news together for short lives

A NEW charity partnership will help raise vital funds to benefit families caring for a seriously ill child across Oldham and Greater Manchester. Supermarket giant…

News

Francis House invites you on a New Year Winter Wander

Aimee Belmore December 28, 2021 children's hospice Francis House fundraising walk new year winter wander rachel nasiri Saddleworth saddleworth independent saddleworth news walkers walking winter wander

FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is inviting walkers of all ages to step up this January and take part in a New Year Winter Wander around…

Lifestyle

Francis House Children’s Hospice celebrates 30 years

Aimee Belmore November 25, 2021 anniversary children's hospice David Ireland Francis House health care Marcus Rashford princess Diana saddleworth independent saddleworth news

FRANCIS House children’s hospice, which has seen thousands of sick children and their families come through its doors as well as countless celebrities, footballers and…

Business

Job vacancy: Registered Nurse at Francis House

Aimee Belmore April 12, 2021 adult Francis House hospice job job vacancy paediatric registered nurse saddleworth independent saddleworth news

Youth

Francis House Children’s Hospice seeks players for virtual Easter chick hunt

Aimee Belmore March 25, 2021 children's hospice didsbury easter easter chicks easter eggs easter hunt easter map Francis House karen francis saddleworth independent saddleworth news virtual easter hunt

A CHILDREN’S hospice has turned its annual Easter fundraiser into an online activity with the launch of the Francis House ‘Virtual’ Great Didsbury Easter Chick…

Entertainment

Francis House Children’s Hospice supporters raise over £18,000 during evening of virtual entertainment

Aimee Belmore January 15, 2021 annual ball children's hospice COVID-19 darren proctor Francis House fundraising glass slipper ball pandemic saddleworth independent saddleworth news winter ball

IT wasn’t the usual venue and guests weren’t necessarily rocking the requisite black tie and fabulous dress, but the Francis House Glass Slipper Ball still…

Christmas Lifestyle

Francis House plans New Year Winter Wander

Aimee Belmore December 17, 2020 2021 children's hospice Francis House fundraising New YEar rachel astill saddleworth independent saddleworth news walking winter wander

FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to put their best foot forward in 2021 and take part in a New Year Winter Wander. The hospice…