10 Years of our Community Services.

50th anniversary spreads the joy with donations

To celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, our wonderful supporters generously donated to the Hospice.

A grand effort from long-time Springhill supporter, John Alexander – The Singing Jeweller

Local singing-jeweller, John Alexander worked with local artist to raise £1,000 for Springhill Hospice after being inspired by the efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Amanda's fundraising efforts to support Springhill

Continued supporter of Springhill, Amanda Chadwick, is crowdfunding for the Hospice as she is worried about the impact Coronavirus will have on our facilities.

Captain Tom legacy lives on with 101st birthday fundraising challenge

Celebrate the amazing achievements of Captain Tom and support Springhill Hospice in an exciting new fundraising challenge, the Captain Tom 100, launched on the anniversary of his historic walk.

Celebrating Springhill’s green space

To celebrate National Gardening week, we are taking a look at the wonderful, North West in Bloom Award winning gardens here at the Hospice.

Celebrities praise Springhill Hospice staff and volunteers with a ‘humongous thank you!’

Coffee @ the Craven creates a safe space for a Cuppa with a Coppa

Springhill Hospice’s beloved coffee shop Coffee @ the Craven has opened its doors in collaboration with GMP Rochdale, to welcome people to visit the community officers; allowing them to voice their concerns and privately share information in a safe space.

Coffee @ the Craven reopening

Springhill Hospice spark delight with announcement of Coffee @ the Craven reopening

Coffee at the Craven Closure

We are very sad to announce the closure of Coffee at the Craven on 26th March 2020.<br>Thank you to all our customers over the years and also to our wonderful volunteers who have helped us run The Craven daily.<br>Click above to read our full statement.

Coffee@theCraven to close

Sadly, our cafe has permanently closed its doors.

Coop Local Community Fund

Councillor Zaman presents Hospice with generous fundraising total

Springhill Hospice were delighted to receive a donation of £10,000 from previous Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Mohammed Zaman.

Crown Oil launch the One Day Club

Cycling enthusiast takes on ‘Everesting’ challenge

Local cyclist, Daniel Taylor raises over £3,000 for Springhill by taking on Everesting challenge.

Dedicate a sunflower in memory of your loved one

Springhill Hospice’s gardens will bloom once again this year with sunflower plaques dedicated to your loved ones, welcoming the summer sun whilst celebrating the lives of your nearest and dearest.

Elaine's Great North Swin

Elaine Pilkington raises over £1000 for Springhill

Festive lights raise money for Springhill Hospice

Local man, Paul Thomas treated his neighbours over the Christmas period to a spectacular light show with a difference.

First Corporate Challenge raises over £27,000 for Hospice care

12 teams competed in the brand new challenge which launched in August. The teams taking part were given a £30 ‘loan’ from the Hospice and they were tasked with making that money grow to raise as much as they could.

Freemasons donate £1,000 to a cause close to their hearts

The Lodge of Harmony 298 generously donated the money to the Hospice as it was a chosen charity of the Worshipful Master Frank Durns to support throughout 2018/19.

Freemasons donation of £2000

Last week our Chief Executive Julie Haliwell was presented with a cheque from Frank Smith, the head of the Order of the Secret Monitor Freemasons in East Lancashire.

Goldrick’s show their support

Goldrick’s show their support once again for Rochdale Woman of the Year

Golf Day scores a hole in one

Goodbye, to our beloved Ken.

Former Trustee and Director of Fundraising, Ken Davies, passes away.

Grand reopening of Coffee @ the Craven

Members of the community, loyal customers, trustees of Springhill and Mayor Ali Ahmed attended the reopening of Coffee @ the Craven

Hospice update from Chief Executive, Julie Halliwell

The last couple of months have been difficult for everyone. We are all going through a period of change and adjustment.

Ian Williams take home the title of Golf Day Champions 2022

Springhill Hospice’s Annual Golf Day took place once again at Rochdale Golf Club. 29 teams signed up to take on the 18 hole course, to try and win the title of Golf Day Champions 2022 and take home the prestigious Golf Day Trophy.

In memory of Margaret Geoghegan MBE

Our beloved founder, Margaret, passes away.

Islamic Art Project Funded

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Chairman Robert Clegg OBE.

John Shaw becomes Man of Rochdale

Ladies bring festive glamour to Springhill’s first ever Christmas Cracker

On Friday 9th December, Springhill Hospice held their first ever Christmas Cracker at the Norton Grange Hotel and Spa. The Christmas Cracker was a festive lunch to help get supporters into the Christmas spirit whilst raising vital funds for the Hospice.

Lady Captain makes donation of over £1,700 to Springhill Hospice

Local councillors to take on Hospice Firewalk challenge

Councillor Ali Ahmed, Councillor Janet Whitehead, Councillor Peter Winkler set to tackle the adrenaline pumping Firewalk challenge to support Springhill Hospice later this month.

Make your nomination for the 30th annual Woman of Rochdale Luncheon

Springhill Hospice’s prestigious Woman of Rochdale luncheon will celebrate its 30th anniversary in honouring the extraordinary women in Rochdale, and highlighting their exceptional contribution to the community.

Massive Cash Boost to Support Patients at Springhill Hospice

Springhill Hospice was delighted to receive a grant of £23,000 to invest in specialist equipment to support its patients. Thanks to funds donated by the Morrisons Foundation, the Hospice has been able to install a new bath, replacement beds and hoists, all of which help increase the comfort and provide care to people with life-limiting conditions and their families from Rochdale and the surrounding areas.

Memory Tree Launch

Musical tributes singing their support for Springhill

A magical showcase portraying four musical legends will take to the stage in August to raise money for local hospices in Rochdale, Oldham and Ashton under Lyne.

Nominations are officially open for Springhill Hospice’s Woman of The Year 2020

Nominations are officially open for Springhill Hospice’s Woman of The Year 2020<br><br>

Our Sunflower Appeal is back

Poet in Residence

Sharon takes on the challenge of a lifetime

Sharon Thomas, of Milnrow, is about to take on the challenge of a lifetime in what is described as a “life changing” trek through Cambodia.

Spreading festive goodwill with the Freemasons

The Hospice was visited by the District of Rochdale Freemasons with hampers for patients and a generous grant.<br><br>

Springhill Hospice 30th Anniversary with Robert Clegg

This year Springhill Hospice celebrates its 30th Anniversary. We spoke to Chariman, Robert Clegg about his memories of the Hospice.

Springhill Hospice recognised by The Princess Royal for Training Award

City and Guilds Group has announced that Springhill Hospice has been commended by the 2020 Princess Royal Training Awards, for their education and training programme.

The King’s representative visits the Hospice

Trekkers raise vital funds in 12hr Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

A group of individuals have succeeded in completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for the care and vital services provided at Springhill Hospice.

Women of Rochdale Luncheon backed by Mike Goldrick Window Blinds

The wonderful team at Mike Goldrick Window Blinds, based in Heywood, are boosting one of the most prestigious ladies lunches in the borough by once again sponsoring the Springhill Hospice Women of Rochdale Luncheon.

Donation Days at The Emporium

Our Donation Days begin on Wednesday 17th June. From 10am-2pm The Emporium will be accepting donations via the shop car park, while observing social distancing guidelines.

Geoff faces the chop for charity after 32 years

Castleton man, Geoff Street braved the shave and went back to his roots when he agreed to ‘cut it all off’ in support of Springhill Hospice – and the first to go for the chop was his much loved ponytail.

Goldrick’s show their support once again for Rochdale Woman of the Year

Local business owners and community fundraisers, Mike and Debbie Goldrick have sponsored the Women of Rochdale luncheon once again with a donation of £1000.

Help Springhill with your unwanted gifts

As the festive season approaches, you can help the Hospice by donating any unwanted gifts or items.

HSF grant of £10,000 received

The grant will fund the purchase of 3 special Rise and Recline Chairs for our patients.

Icon Sports donates embroidered aprons to Coffee @ the Craven

Rochdale company Icon Sports has donated 10 aprons to Springhill Hospice’s Coffee @ the Craven tearoom.

Janine's 40th fundraiser

Light up a Life announcement

Local 5k race raises £1,000 in Bernadette's memory

A generous donation was made by Hospice supporters after they completed a 5k race.

Local businesses support Springhill Hospice with 52 weeks of food and drinks scheme

Springhill Hospice have launched an exciting new scheme to kick of 2023 and encourage local businesses within the borough of Rochdale to get involved with fundraising. 

Man of Rochdale event raises record funds for Springhill Hospice

This year’s worthy winner was Dave Richardson, who is a lifelong supporter and advocate of so many charitable causes

New flagship store opening in Heywood

October is Thank-a-thon month!

RADARS donate to Springhill

 Rochdale And District Amateur Radio Society donate £1,000

Ray of Sunshine award for volunteering couple

Springhill Hospice received a very special visit this week from BBC Northwest.

RCOM support the Eid Extravaganza

Rochdale AFC sign up as Springhill Business Buddies

Springhill calls on supporters to raise funds with The 2.6 Challenge

Springhill are taking part in the nationwide campaign, The 2.6 Challenge launches on Sunday 26th April and supporters of the Hospice are being asked to join in to raise funds.

Springhill Hospice benefits from the generosity of Miele and Goodman Sparks

Like many charities during 2020, Springhill Hospice had seen its fundraising abilities reduced and its charity shops forced to close meaning that the budget that they would normally have available to them for replacing old equipment had vanished. When CEO of the charity, Samantha Wells, reached out to Miele, the company did everything they could to come to their assistance.

Springhill Hospice Education Team win national award

Our Hospice Education team won a national award for their innovative training programme for health and social care staff.<br><br>The Skills for Care Accolades award ceremony took place in London on Wednesday 22nd January, where the team were&hellip;

Springhill Hospice gratefully receives HSBC UK grant for refurbishment

The grant will help provide much needed renovations

Springhill Hospice is Outstanding!

Springhill Hospice Open Day

On Friday the 14th of October, Springhill Hospice will be hosting their very first Open Day; a chance for people from the community to view their wide array of employment and volunteering opportunities, learn more about the incredible care Springhill provides to patients and families, gain a better understanding of their first rate educational training opportunities, and engage with fellow healthcare professionals. 

Springhill Hospice recycles Rochdale’s Christmas Trees to support patient care!

Springhill Hospice volunteers receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Springhill Hospice volunteers have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Springhill launches a specialised Dementia garden to help their community.

Springhill welcomes Sue Devaney as its newest patron

Summer Garden Celebration returns

Springhill Hospice is delighted to once again open its gates and welcome back their loving supporters to their annual Summer Garden Celebration, on Sunday 7th August 2022.

Thank A Thon Success

The Men of Rochdale Celebrate 25 years

The Men of Rochdale gathered once again for their 25th celebration at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 23 November to support Springhill Hospice.

Three Reservoir Ramble reaches new heights

Volunteers' Week

High Sheriff Award for Springhill Hospice’s outstanding service during pandemic

Springhill Hospice has been awarded the High Sheriff Special Recognition Award for its outstanding contribution to the community during the pandemic.

Hospice to Hospice 2019

On Sunday April 28, Springhill Hospice hosted their 13th annual Hospice to Hospice Walk. The day started with Springy the Springhill mascot heading up the crowd of 540 supporters ready to take on the walk and burn some calories!

Hospices new venue for Christmas Fair goes down a treat!

Last weekend we hosted our famous annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 24 November, this time in a new venue.

Love your Pet Day at Springhill Hospice

February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day across the UK. Rochdale is home to some very special pets including the Pets as Therapy dogs at Springhill Hospice.

Man of Rochdale Nominations are now open

Nominations are now open for this year's award.<br><br>

Morrisons Foundation fund more chairs

Palliative Care Passport Celebration

The celebration was held to recognise the dedication and hard work the students devoted to the course.

Sarah Fitchett crowned 2022’s Woman of Rochdale

Springhill Hospice marks National Day of Reflection

Springhill Hospice to mark the one-year anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown. A Day of Reflection will be held across the UK on Tuesday, with a minute’s silence and a national doorstep vigil due to take place to mark the anniversary of the UK’s first coronavirus lockdown.

Springhill Hospice to close three of its charity shops in cost saving move

Due to the ongoing struggles of the economic climate, Springhill Hospice has taken the difficult decision to close down and sell three of its charity shops based in Whitworth, Heywood and on Yorkshire Street.

Springhill Hospice wins the Diversity in Health Award at Rochdale Diversity Awards Event

Springhill: Award winners

Springhill recently won an award for most welcoming organisation.

Steph and Janet growing for Springhill

£2,258.31 raised from the sale of plants grown at the Bridge Centre.

Superstar Ella helps fund equipment for Springhill Hospice

Superstar fundraiser, Ella, will be able to help buy a very special chair for Springhill.

The Springhill Hospice to Hospice Walk is back!

Returning on Sunday 26th April 2020, the annual Hospice event which sees Springhill join forces with Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, where walkers will take on the 7.25 miles circular route between the two Hospices (that is a whopping 15,000 steps!)

Walk to Remember raises over £9,000

On Saturday 17th September, 169 people from across the borough of Rochdale joined Springhill Hospice for its annual Walk to Remember, to pay tribute to their loved ones.

Walk to remember this September

Springhill Hospice invites you to Walk to Remember your loved one.

What's it like to be a volunteer?

This Volunteers' Week we spoke to one of our volunteers, Carole, about her experience at the Hospice.

When Springy met Percy

NEW Christmas Fair location

Our famous Springhill Hospice Christmas Fair returns on 24th November at a new location, Kingsway Park High School from 11am-4pm.

Rochdale Woman of the Year 2019: We Need Your Nominations!

Nominations are now open for this year’s Woman of Rochdale.

Springhill Hospice introduces ‘Hot’ new challenge!

Springhill sprinters make a marathon effort

Springhill sprinters make a marathon effort! Last weekend saw the Manchester Marathon take place, with plenty of support for Springhill Hospice.

Supporters join together at Hospice to pay tribute to their loves ones at Light up a Life.

On Saturday 3rd December 2022, Springhill Hospice welcomed supporters who had made a tribute to the Light up a Life appeal to the Hospice grounds, to join them for their poignant in-person service.

Tennis tournament raises over £1,000

Thank you Sara Allison

Thank you Bill Reece

£1,400 raised from the sale of Ann Reece's craft supplies

Our Winter Newsletter is here!

Our Autumn/Winter Newsletter has arrived!

Springhill Hospice gets backing from Boxer Muhammad Ali

Local boxer, Muhammad Ali, has named Springhill Hospice as one of his chosen charities to support at his future boxing matches.

Thank you Your Trust

Huge thanks to the members of Greater Manchester walking football League for raising £1,000

The Paolucci family donate £13,524.39

Amazing fundraising efforts reach a fantastic total thanks to Giancarlo and family.

Paul Ellison and Ray Smith named Man of Rochdale 2019 joint winners

The Men of Rochdale gathered once again for their annual celebration at Rochdale Town Hall on Friday 22 November to support Springhill Hospice.

The Hospice to Hospice Walk is back!

This week the Hospice launches its 13th annual Hospice to Hospice Walk.

Thousands raised for Hospice from Memorial Fund charity night

An annual memorial event for local businessman and restauranteur, David Ferguson, has this year raised a record amount of money for Springhill Hospice.