Chef Simon Rimmer swapped the sequins of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ for his chef whites to cook up a vegetarian feast to raise funds for his local children’s hospice. Greens restaurant in West Didsbury played host...
Tuesday 28th November 2017
Lynne and Simon Veichmanis were able to go on honeymoon thanks to the support provided by Francis House Children’s Hospice. The couple met fifteen years ago, and had their first child Jack, now 13, when...
Monday 13th November 2017
Withington golfers celebrated the club’s 125th anniversary in style by raising a bumper £8,275 for one of Manchester’s best-loved charities. Retiring Captain Paul Higgins, Lady Captain Moyra Levey and President Tommy Farrell made the donation...
Monday 6th November 2017
Stars from Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street entered into the festive-spirit with signed decorations to adorn Christmas trees that are on display at the Lowry Outlet in Salford Quays. Gemma Atkinson and ‘Strictly Come...
Tuesday 31st October 2017
Denton-based Francis Kirk Group has held a successful charity golf day raising an impressive £5,500 for Francis House Children’s Hospice. The event at Davenport Golf Club was the first in a series of fundraising initiatives...
Wednesday 18th October 2017
Click on our Autumn Newsletter to read all the latest news from Francis House! The Greens Gourmet night with Simon Rimmer is now SOLD OUT.
Friday 13th October 2017
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson didn’t let broken ribs stop him from honouring a commitment to attend a fundraising Sportsman’s dinner in aid of Francis House. Once described as a ‘human marvel’ by Sir Alex Ferguson,...
Wednesday 11th October 2017
The Francis House Festival of Christmas Trees will be opening on Sunday 29th October at the Lowry Outlet, Salford Quays. The ever popular display of decorated trees is now in its 11th year and we’re...
Wednesday 4th October 2017
All manner of antiques and collectables have been brought to the Hansons monthly valuation days. Items have included a fine 19th Century silver condiment stand worth £600-800 and a series of Lowry signed prints...
Thursday 14th September 2017
Colleagues at the Co-op put their best foot forward with a fundraising walk to raise money for Francis House. A donation of more than £1,100 was raised after colleagues walked eleven miles to fundraise at...
Monday 11th September 2017