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Once upon a time, caring staff at a children’s hospice made plans to embark on a magical journey under the stars - and invited all their friends to come along to help weave a little magic. Derian House Children’s Hospice is organising its second Sleep Walk Under The Stars on Saturday, July 22nd, and is encouraging groups and individuals alike to take part, donning their favourite fairy-tale character’s outfit. “It’s going to be an extra-special night and we would love you to join us,” said … [Read more...]

A talented young musician certainly hit the right note when it came to raising funds for Derian House – the hospice supporting children, young people and their families from across the North West. As part of the Archbishop’s Award for her Religious Education homework, Southlands High School pupil Shannon Walmsley (12) entertained shoppers in Chorley town centre with songs from Elvis to McFly – all played on her ukulele – to raise more than £120 for Derian . The money will be used to … [Read more...]

Talented young dancers from a Leyland dance school have raised £1,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice - with help from the Eric Wright Group. Around 100 students took to the stage in the Magic of Dance at the Charter Theatre, Preston, in a stunning performance by the Mavis Berry and Helen Allen School of Dance that wowed audiences. Performances from Cinderella, Hairspray, Matilda and Copacabana allowed students to show off their skills in all forms of dance, from classical ballet to … [Read more...]

Derian House Children’s Hospice is throwing open its doors to the public in July. In its first open day since 2014, the hospice in Astley Park, Chorley, is offering visitors a chance to see its amazing grounds and facilities, as well as enjoying a fun-packed family day out with lots of stalls and attractions. The Open Day will be staged on Sunday, July 9th, from 11am to 4pm, at the hospice in Chancery Road. All are welcome to the free event. “We would love to offer you a warm Derian … [Read more...]

Bosses at a generous Blackburn firm have helped Derian House get underway with an innovative crafting project that should bring in extra funds and 'upcycle' pre-loved clothing. Hobkirk Sewing Machines Ltd has donated £1,000-worth of new sewing machines and sewing supplies to us to help us start our stitching groups, which will be based at our shop in Leyland town centre and the hospice in Chancery Road, Astley Village. Mark Hobkirk, fourth generation of the family firm that was founded in … [Read more...]

A child’s first haircut is always a special occasion, with parents often saving a tiny curl as a memento of the occasion. But when young Oscar Gordon had his first haircut it turned into a great occasion not only for his proud family but also Derian House Children’s Hospice. Because it was not little wispy baby curls that were removed but a substantial 12in. plait as big-hearted Oscar is six years old and had pledged to have his hair cut for the very first time to raise money for the … [Read more...]

Regulars at the Hoghton Arms, Withnell, are ‘egging on’ a couple of intrepid fund-raisers who hope to ‘ruffle a few feathers’ on a wacky mission for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Will Ferguson and James Hamilton are praying that ‘c-luck’ is with them as they embark on Chicken Run (The Return Leg) on June 12th, hoping to raise more than £2,000 for the Chorley-based hospice that cares for children and young people with life-threatening illnesses and life-limiting conditions. The pair have … [Read more...]