News
Here we share news and blog posts from across the organisation.
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By News Team on June 7, 2017
Welcome to our new Director of Finance and Business Development
David Spilsbury has joined St Ann’s from his role as Director of Finance and Planning at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. His remit…
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By News Team on June 6, 2017
A white poplar tree planted in Tatton Park provides a lasting memory of keen walker Derek Hurst, from Sale
Derek, a training manager for the NHS at Wythenshawe Hospital, spent his last few days as a patient at our hospice site in Little Hulton….
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By News Team on June 2, 2017
Councillor Chris Gordon retires from his year of office as Mayor of Stockport with a parting gift for two charities close to his heart
St Ann’s and the Samaritans will share almost £17,000 raised from his fundraising events over the last 12 months. Cllr Gordon’s mum Betty was a…
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By News Team on May 29, 2017
Local people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses are being offered free advice and support at a series of drop-in sessions
We recently launched a new Health and Wellbeing Hub with walk-in events across Salford and, following feedback from patients, have now set up additional drop-in…
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By News Team on May 24, 2017
Our patient, Jacqueline Savage, talks on BBC One’s The Big Question
BBC One’s The Big Question tackled the subject of dying, specifically the question, “is death easier if you believe in God?” Jacqueline Savage, a palliative…
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By News Team on May 22, 2017
X Factor star will be entertaining the crowds at our Manchester Midnight Walk this June
The X Factor star, from Buxton, will be performing on the main event stage at this year’s Manchester Midnight Walk, in aid of St Ann’s….
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By News Team on May 18, 2017
We’re looking for volunteers across our 14 charity shops
We’re asking local people to consider donating just a few hours of their time each week to help shop staff raise vital funds to support…
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By News Team on May 15, 2017
Clothes discarded by runners at the Great Manchester Run will be donated to our shops
Movers Transport, based in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, will remove clothing discarded by runners at the start of the half marathon and 10k run to raise…
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