Providing care, support and love to patients and their families, in the last chapter of their lives.
22/10/2025
In a few weeks, we'll be holding an art exhibition featuring works from local artists Mark Wilson and Stephen Lewis 🎨
🎫 Free entry
📆 Thursday 13th November
⏰ 6pm-9pm
📍 Hospice Café, Gordon Lane, CH2 4DG
Drinks & canapes will be provided and prints of the artists' works will be available to buy at the exhibition 💙
21/10/2025
We'd like to say a huge thank you to Steph, who just completed a daredevil Wingwalk challenge over the weekend, raising an unbelievable £1800 for our hospice and care services 🚀
You can read about why Steph has chosen to support us, and even donate to show support on her JustGiving page here 👇
Fabulous event at Pickles Chester in Handbridge for the Hospice £50 challenge! Great community fun, wine glass painting, lots of laughter and raising money at the same time! 🥂
We also owe a BIG thank you to Enchanted Patisserie in Boughton for the voucher they kindly donated for the fundraising raffle 💙
Thank you to Memorials by Cheshire, who very kindly engraved and donated a stone for our rose garden recently, completely free of charge as a gesture of support for our hospice 💙
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20/10/2025
We're looking for full-time Community Fundraiser 🌟
Do you have a passion for getting involved in community events, meeting new people and making a positive difference?
We're looking for a Community Fundraiser to join us and help drive community engagement, events, and fundraising initiatives that support the hospice's work 💙
Charity Day with The Business Connection Group this Wednesday ✨ Pam Wilcox and our friends at The Business Connection Group are hosting a fundraising day at their offices on Chester Business Park 💙
Expect fun and fundraising with:
🍰 A bake sale
🍬 “Guess how many sweets in the jar” competition
🎁 Raffle prizes including a bottle of champagne and a £50 M&S voucher
Come along, join in, and help support a great cause!
19/10/2025
We will be in Eccleston on the 1st November for their third table top sale this year 😊
This time our hospice Christmas Cards will be there, along with other pre-loved items that may be just the thing you are looking for, so please come along to bag a bargain and support the community 💙
18/10/2025
Each lights shines in memory of someone special 🌟 The festive period can be the best time of the year, but also a challenging time if you are missing a loved one.
We invite anyone to make a dedication, and shine a light on our giant Christmas trees in memory of someone dearly missed 💙
We will also hold a switch-on evening for the lights, which shine throughout the festive period:
📆 Friday 5th December
⏰ 7pm
📍 At the hospice, Gordon Lane, Backford, CH2 4DG
All are welcome 😊
17/10/2025
Ever dreamed of walking the Great Wall of China? 🏯 It’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure — and you could do it while supporting our hospice 💙
Join us for a relaxed info evening on Wednesday 12th November at the hospice (CH2 4DG) starting at 6pm 📌
Hear from past trekkers, ask questions, and see if this challenge is right for you!
No pressure — just pop in and find out more 😊
Got questions before then? Message us or call 01244 851 811
Our Great Wall of China Trek is a fantastic charity challenge hiking for five days along this magnificent manmade structure. One of the best in the market,
16/10/2025
Want to make your own amazing wreath just like this? 💐 Come along to our Wreath Making Evening! 👇
📆 Thursday 20th November
⏰ 6.30pm–9pm
📍 At the hospice, Gordon Lane, Backford, CH2 4DG
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The Hospice of the Good Shepherd is a respected provider of palliative care for residents of Cheshire West and Chester and Deeside. We provide services free of charge to patients and families facing life limiting illnesses. We provide an in-patient unit, out-patient services, a day therapy centre and offer complimentary therapies and bereavement support throughout the community.
Our dedicated team of staff and healthcare professionals are available to help patients, friends, families and carers through difficult and painful times and provide practical, emotional, social and spiritual support.
We rely on the generosity of our local communities to fund the crucial work of the Hospice. Less than a third of our £4 million annual running costs come from government funding. The remainder is generated through fundraising, donations, events and corporate partnerships.
Find out what you can do to support the vital work of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
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