Hospice volunteer Dorothy celebrates her 95th birthday
20th April 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
A much‑loved Wigan & Leigh Hospice shop volunteer has marked a remarkable milestone, as Dorothy, from Leigh, celebrated her 95th birthday. Hospice staff and volunteers were keen to recognise Dorothy’s
9th April 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
By Rebecca Halsall, Dietitian at Wigan & Leigh Hospice When someone is living with a serious illness, food often becomes more than just fuel. It can be a source of
7th April 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Wigan & Leigh Hospice’s much‑loved Wigan Pub Walk is set to return on Saturday 16 May 2026, bringing together supporters, local pubs, and the wider community for a full day
23rd March 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Note (19 June 2026): The Summer Bumper Draw is now closed for entries. Our Summer Bumper Draw gives you the opportunity to win up to £7,500, while also supporting your
Finding calm and connection in the hospice gardens
2nd March 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
By Jim Nicholson, Hospice Gardener at Wigan & Leigh Hospice Working in the hospice gardens each day, I’m reminded of how deeply nature supports our wellbeing. Being surrounded by greenery
Corrie star Ryan Prescott reopens Shevington shop!
27th February 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Shoppers gathered in their numbers on Friday 27 February as doors reopened at Wigan & Leigh Hospice’s newly-refurbished charity shop on Gathurst Lane, Shevington. Excited customers, volunteers and supporters arrived
16th February 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
New national figures reveal that gifts in wills fund the equivalent of 400,000 nights of hospice care every year – support that hospices across the UK depend on to keep
12th February 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Over the past 18 years, the hospice has been incredibly fortunate to receive outstanding support from Fire Service Officer John Dixon and his dedicated team at Wigan Council. Their kindness,
Wigan & Leigh Hospice receives Believe Star honour
12th February 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Wigan & Leigh Hospice has been awarded a Believe Star, the highest accolade given to a resident or organisation within Wigan borough, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to local
19th January 2026 by Wigan and Leigh Hospice
By Anna Swift, Clinical Director at Wigan & Leigh Hospice We think about what matters most, the people we love, and the hopes we carry with us into the months
The stuff is good but not the people is working specifically one old man he is very selfish and he is fighting with everyone I don’t like this shop just for that old man
Heena Alizada
2 years ago
JoeG 17
2 years ago
Proper rip off when you’ve got 2 pay £20 delivery even though it won’t go through the front door. We did ask the guy in the shop what happens if it doesn’t fit and he said oh it will they know what they’re doing. If buying any furniture be warned measure before you arrange delivery
Jane
3 years ago
been in a couple of times now but cannot go in on Friday mornings,there's an old woman who I'd say is 60 ish or older who works there and is so rude,aggressive and absolutely useless,rest of the staff I've come across are fantastic and very helpful,she gives the rest a bad name and shouldn't be in a place like that and I will be making a formal complaint
Walter Wall
3 years ago
Be aware this charity want to collect only brand new stuff. One guy came today to collect a sofa and he was saying that is damaged when the sofa has only wear and tear .
