Nurses’ Day Spring Walk for St Ann’s

Join us to celebrate our amazing nurses ahead of Nurses’ Day 2025 (Monday 12th May) with a family-friendly 5k walk!

Our nursing staff work day and night caring for patients at both our hospice sites and in the local community, often going above and beyond and ensuring our their loved ones also receive the support they need. As we near completion of our new Heald Green hospice, help us kit out the nurses’ break room by taking part in our new spring walk.

In partnership with the Trafford Centre, the walk starts and finishes at the shopping and entertainment destination, taking in woodland and canals along the way.

Support our nurses by wearing a Team St Ann’s t-shirt or dressing in blue – fancy dress is welcome!

All finishers will receive a medal for their achievement and a goody bag.

Walk your own route

Can’t make it to the Trafford Centre? Gather your friends and walk your own 5k route of your choosing – you’ll still receive a medal!

Your entry includes

  • Entry into the fully marshalled 5k circular walk
  • Goody bag*
  • A special finisher’s medal
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • A friendly events team who support you with your fundraising and on the day

*Trafford Centre location only

Register your place now below.

Fundraising

Get sponsored to raise money for our nurses and our Build it Together new hospice appeal!

As we near completion of our new Heald Green hospice, help us kit out the nurses’ break room with comfy chairs for their breaks and tables to eat their meals.

  • Set up your JustGiving page here.
  • Alternatively, you can download a paper sponsorship form below. Money raised through sponsorship should be paid in by Monday 2nd June.

Accessibility & further information

Children are welcome to participate but must be supervised at all times. 

Some of the route is alongside the canal and is mostly flat but includes mixed terrain, including some stony and uneven ground. Participants are advised to wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact the Events Team at events@sah.org.uk.

Location

Near the fun fair outside the entrance to the Orient car park at The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA

Date and time

Sunday 11th May 2025
10:00am start

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch on supporter@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

Little Hulton Legends Charity Football Match

Little Hulton Legends take on R.O.W. (Rest of Walkden) in a charity football match to raise money for both St Ann’s and The Christie.

The match is free to attend but will raise funds by holding an auction, a raffle, and selling programmes.

Date and time

Saturday 28th June
Kick off 10.30am

Location

Monton Sports Club, Welbeck Road
Eccles
Manchester M30 9EH
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Tickets

Free to attend.

Programmes will be £1. Raffles and auctions will be available on the day.

Supporter event

This is a supporter event. All funds raised will be split between St Ann’s Hospice and The Christie.

For more information, contact Jackd521@hotmail.com.

Frocks and Fizz

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT – THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST  

Join us for a fabulous evening of fashion, fizz, and fundraising at the St Ann’s Altrincham Volunteer Fundraising Committee’s Frocks and Fizz event.

Browse a stunning selection of pre-loved dresses and find the perfect outfit at a fraction of the price, all while supporting your local hospice. Enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival, live entertainment, and try your luck in our exciting raffle.

Every ticket sold helps St Ann’s Hospice continue providing vital care and support to patients, families, and carers across Greater Manchester.

Gather your friends, sip some bubbly, and shop sustainably!

Your ticket includes

  • Glass of prosecco on arrival
  • Entry to the event including live entertainment

Raffle tickets will also be available on the night to win some brilliant prizes.

Book your tickets now below.

Thank you for your interest in this event, it has sold out.

Location

Altrincham Football Club, Moss Lane, Altrincham WA15 8AP

Date and time

Friday 16th May 2025
7pm

Dress donations

Donations of dresses in a good condition (minor signs of wear are fine but not visibly well-worn) for this event would be welcomed.

If you would like to donate a dress for this event, please contact fundraising group member Gwyneth on gwyneth.roper1@btinternet.com.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch on supporter@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

Build it Together update: St Ann’s new hospice taking shape

Progress on our new hospice construction site is on track and we are so excited to see our vision for a modern purpose-built hospice taking shape.

Come along for a chance to see the progress for yourself and meet key members of the project team. You will also be able to look at the plans, see some of the concepts for the interior design, and hear about the latest fundraising efforts.

Details

The event is indoors in our current hospice’s Being You Centre lounge, but there is opportunity to visit the viewing area of the construction site so please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.

Tea and coffee will be served.

RSVP

This is a drop-in session but space is limited. Please book your slot by completing the form below.

Location

St Ann’s Hospice, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, SK8 3SZ.

Please note: Parking at the hospice is prioritised for patients and families – disabled parking will be accommodated. Please park nearby and walk to the hospice, being mindful to avoid the neighbours’ driveway access.

Date and time

Drop in sessions:

Tuesday 1st April, 1.00-3.00pm
Saturday 12th April, 1.30-3.30pm

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on newhospice@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

Book your place


Build it Together update: St Ann’s new hospice taking shape

Progress on our new hospice construction site is on track and we are so excited to see our vision for a modern purpose-built hospice taking shape.

Come along for a chance to see the progress for yourself and meet key members of the project team. You will also be able to look at the plans, see some of the concepts for the interior design, and hear about the latest fundraising efforts.

Details

The event is indoors in our current hospice’s café, but there is opportunity to visit the viewing area of the construction site so please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.

Tea and coffee will be served.

RSVP

This is a drop-in session but space is limited. Please book your slot by completing the form below.

Location

St Ann’s Hospice, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, SK8 3SZ.

Please note: Parking at the hospice is prioritised for patients and families – disabled parking will be accommodated. Please park nearby and walk to the hospice, being mindful to avoid the neighbours’ driveway access.

Date and time

Drop in sessions:

Tuesday 1st April, 1.00-2.30pm
Saturday 12th April, 1.30-3.30pm

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on newhospice@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

Book your place


Forget-me-not service – Heald Green

a woman standing next to and looking at a tree, which has paper decorations hanging with ribbons on it

Our Forget-me-not services at both hospices are open to everyone as an opportunity for reflection and celebration of the lives of loved ones. They will take place in our beautiful gardens.

The services will be led by Heather Bennett, In-Memory and Legacy Fundraiser.

They will include songs from the choir, a poem, and a moment of reflection where you can place a decoration on the tree in memory of your loved one. They will be followed by refreshments.

If the British weather doesn’t permit holding the services outside, they will be held indoors in the hospice’s Being You Centre.

Location

St Ann’s Hospice, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green, SK8 3SZ.

Date and time

Saturday 14th June 2025
2.30pm

Reserve your place

If you would like to attend either of these special events, please indicate this when you make a dedication on the Forget-me-not online memory meadow, or call us on 0161 498 3631.

To find out more about our Forget-me-not spring appeal, click here.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch at supporter@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

Forget-me-not service – Little Hulton

paper decorations hanging with ribbons on a tree

Our Forget-me-not services at both hospices are open to everyone as an opportunity for reflection and celebration of the lives of loved ones. They will take place in our beautiful gardens.

The services will be led by Heather Bennett, In-Memory and Legacy Fundraiser.

They will include songs from the choir, a poem, and a moment of reflection where you can place a decoration on the tree in memory of your loved one. They will be followed by refreshments.

If the British weather doesn’t permit holding the services outside, they will be held indoors in the hospice’s Being You Centre.

Location

St Ann’s Hospice, Meadowsweet Lane (off Peel Lane), Little Hulton, Worsley, Manchester M28 0FE.

Date and time

Saturday 14th June 2025
10.00am

Reserve your place

If you would like to attend either of these special events, please indicate this when you make a dedication on the Forget-me-not online memory meadow, or call us on 0161 498 3631.

To find out more about our Forget-me-not spring appeal, click here.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch at supporter@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

St Ann’s Hospice Charity Indian Banquet

This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in early March 2025.

This charity Indian banquet is being held by our Heald Green Volunteer Fundraising Committee, in partnership with a St Ann’s supporter and Bombay to Mumbai restaurant, on behalf of St Ann’s. It will help raise vital funds towards our Build it Together new hospice appeal.

Your ticket includes

  • Seven-course Indian banquet
  • Entertainment (singer)

A raffle and auction with some brilliant prizes will also be taking place to raise funds for St Ann’s new hospice.

Book your tickets now below.

Location

Bombay to Mumbai, 10 Fir Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2NP

Date and time

Tuesday 4th March 2025
Arrive 6:30pm for a 7pm start

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch on supporter@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.

 

This event is not currently on sale.