News and Press Releases Archive
News archive
Maggie's South West Wales opens in Swansea
Friday 9 December 2011
Maggie's opens tenth centre to support people affected by cancer in South West Wales.
The Mad Duchess Opera raises £29,000 for Maggie’s
Friday 2 December 2011
The world premiere of The Mad Duchess, an opera about The Duchess of Albermarle raises funds for Maggie's.
"Memories" – Art book to go on sale in support of Maggie's
Tuesday 29 November 2011
A collective of 144 artists have designed and donated bespoke artwork to illustrate 12 stories of survival and loss from cancer.
Majestic Wine staff raise £6,000 in Marathon du Médoc
Tuesday 8 November 2011
Majestic Wine staff successfully took on one of the world's toughest marathons, raising £6,000.
Maggie's Nottingham opens
Wednesday 2 November 2011
Piers Gough, Sir Paul Smith, Sarah Brown and Hermione Norris join the community to celebrate the opening.
Jolomo Visions of the Western Isles exhibit supports Maggie's
Tuesday 25 October 2011
John Lowrie Morrison, the artist better known as Jolomo, will exhibit 60 paintings at The Sage Gateshead this November.
Maggie's hosts the RSA's annual Bossom Lecture
Monday 11 October 2011
This year's RSA Bossom Lecture looks at the influence of architecture and art on people’s well being.
Maggie's Glasgow Gartnavel Opening
Monday 3 October 2011
Maggie’s celebrate landmark year by unveiling the first of three new centres planned for the UK.
Paul Smith supports Maggie's with specially designed mugs
Friday 30 September 2011
To celebrate Maggie's Nottingham's opening, Paul Smith has designed mugs inspired by his interior created for Maggie’s.
'Designing Uplifting Spaces' at The Garden Museum
Thursday 29 September 2011
Landscape architects Flora Gathorne-Hardy and Lily Jencks in informal discussion at the Garden Museum.
Future Health & Care Expo partners with Maggie’s
Thursday 22 September 2011
Maggie's to feature on a stand the expo on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 October 2011.
Remembering a charity
Wednesday 14 September 2011
It's Remember a Charity week and charities are working together to highlight the importance of leaving a legacy in your will.
Oxford's Wicker Man project rises for Maggie's
Tuesday 16 August 2011
Community project builds a huge sculpture constructed of wicker and wood to support Maggie's Oxford.
Majestic Wine charitably marks the opening of Dundee store
Tuesday 9 August 2011
Maggie's benefits from Wine Merchant of the Year's charitable support throughout 2011.
Maggie's at Decorex International 2011
Monday 8 August 2011
Maggie’s unveiled as the charity partner of Decorex International 2011.
Glasgow Night Hike 2011
Monday 25 July 2011
Glasgow Night Hike sees 400 participants take a night-time tour round the city for Maggie's.
Coutts staff hunt for treasure for Maggie's
Thursday 21 July 2011
More than 80 staff from Coutts Products & Services teams took part in a night that raised £1,000 for Maggie's.
Colin Montgomerie buries time capsule at new Maggie's
Thursday 14 July 2011
Monty places prized memorabilia in a time capsule to mark the Elizabeth Mongomerie Builidng at Maggie's Lanarkshire.
Atos Origin Marathon runner drums up money for charity
Wednesday 29 June 2011
Dundonian Iain Harper raises over £1,300 for his local Maggie's Centre after running this year’s London Marathon.
Thorpe Molloy Recruitment's "drive" for Maggie’s
Thursday 23 June 2011
Seven keen Aberdeen golfers have raised over £6,000 for Maggie's after completing a gruelling 700 hole golf marathon.
A Midsummer Dinner for Maggie’s Centres
Thursday 23 June 2011
Kirsty Wark recently hosted a gathering for 50 Maggie’s supporters at the spectacular Finlaystone House.
Laura Lee named Scotland’s Charity Champion of the year
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Maggie’s Centres CEO, Laura Lee, won the prestigious Charity Champion title at a stunning awards ceremony in Edinburgh.
Design and the Joy of Living: New Designers
Monday 20 June 2011
Visit New Designers on Thursday 30 June 2011 to hear Max Fraser in conversation with top ‘Joy of Living’ designers.
John Hartson Foundation to work with Maggie’s
Wednesday 10 June 2011
Ex Celtic and Wales footballer John Hartson visits Maggie’s Glasgow to launch his Bravehart Challenge.
5pm.co.uk helps Who Gives a Fork? campaign
Tuesday 7 June 2011
Dinearound offer adds up support to raise over £30,000 for Maggie's.
Donate a Day for Maggie's
Monday 31 May 2011
Could you donate a day for Maggie’s?
Stewart Milne Homes gets set to support Maggie's
Thursday 26 May 2011
Staff at Stewart Milne Homes in Scotland are looking for local communities to help the support Maggie’s.
Maggie’s Centres to benefit from innovative ‘Give a Book’ scheme
Tuesday 24 May 2011
A new scheme to enable people to give a book to charity has been set up, and Maggie’s Centres are one of the charities to benefit.
Planning permission granted for Maggie's Lanarkshire
Monday 23 May 2011
Planning permission for has been granted for Maggie's Lanarkshire at the Monklands Hospital.
Glen cancan MoonWalk Edinburgh
Monday 23 May 2011
Maggie’s Director of Fundraising, Glen Fendley, visits the Maggie’s Gartnavel site in his MoonWalk Edinburgh outfit.
Author Regi Claire writes about her experience of cancer
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Fighting It, by Regi Claire, looks back at the treatment and the support that she received.
Maggie's Monster Bike & Hike celebrates its eighth year
Wednesday 4 May 2011
Bike & Hikers come together on a glorious bank holiday weekend to raise money for Maggie's.
Scotland’s Garden Scheme celebrates its 80th year
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Gardens across Scotland open to raise money for a host of good causes including Maggie’s.
Who Gives a Fork for Maggie's?
Thursday 14 April 2011
The Glasgow Restaurant Association plans a year of fundraising activities to raise £100,000 for Maggie's.
Staff at the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa go the extra mile
Tuesday 12 April 2011
The five star hotel in Edinburgh hosts a ladies lunch and a staff member cycles the length of the country for Maggie's.
a new start & a new route & new buildings...
Tuesday 12 April 2011
Kaye Adams has launched this year's 2011 Glasgow Night Hike. What will make it special for you?
Staff at Baker Tilly raise over £24,000 for Maggie's
Monday 11 April 2011
Scottish staff come together to raise an incredible amount for Maggie's.
Car retailer boosts Monty's Maggie's Appeal
Thursday 31 March 2011
John Clark Motor Group joins in with fundraising appeal for Maggie's Aberdeen.
Snøhetta appointed to design Maggie’s Aberdeen
Tuesday 29 March 2011
World class architecture team appointed to design Monty's Maggie's Appeal project.
AEGON donates £25,000 to Maggie's
Tuesday 29 March 2011
Staff at the Edinburgh-based life and pensions company took part in regular fundraising events throughout 2010.
Joy of Living Exhibition brings together leading designers
Wednesday 9 March 2011
The Joy of Living exhibition unites nearly 100 leading designers together to raise money for Maggie's.
Scot’s starlet Lee McConnell backs £10k from the 10k
Tuesday 23 February 2011
Athletics star Lee McConnell launched a recruitment drive for Maggie’s for the Glasgow Women’s 10k on Sunday 8 May.
Maggie’s Centres exhibition at the V&A
Monday 21 February 2011
The V&A are holding an exhibition about Maggie’s Centres remarkable buildings.
Seeking 101 Dundonians for Maggie's Monster Bike & Hike
Wednesday 18 February 2011
Bruce Tasker is looking for 100 people to join him for Monster experience. Can you help?
Clare Florist special charity new year bouquet
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Clare Florist have chosen to celebrate their 32nd anniversary with a donation to Maggie's and a special bouquet.
Jack Vettriano hosts charity dinner and auction
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Renowned artist Jack Vettriano is hosting a dinner on 11 February in aid Maggie’s and three other charities.
Maggie's partners with Football Aid
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Football Aid seek to raise as much money for Maggie's as possible at this year's matches.
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits Maggie's Nottingham
Friday 28 January 2011
The Duchess met some of the supporters who have helped to raise £2 million towards the centre so far.
Maggie's Art of Hope Auction at the London Art Fair 2011
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Works by leading artists will be up on display and will be auctioned for Maggie's.
RBS staff take part in two fundraising challenges for Maggie's
Friday 24 December 2010
Staff at RBS in Glasgow raised a brilliant £2,425 in two separate fundraising challenges.
Brown's Hotel auctions Christmas baubles for Maggie's
Thursday 9 December 2010
Leading artists have been designing special Christmas baubles which will be auctioned off for Maggie’s.
First Minister's Christmas card to benefit Maggie's
Tuesday 7 December 2010
Proceeds from the sale of Jack Vettriano's design, Let's Twist Again, will be split among charities including Maggie's.
Help Maggie's in the 2010 Big Give Christmas Challenge
Monday 6 December 2010
Donations from the campaign will be used to pay for the furnishings and equipment for Maggie's Nottingham.
Give a Fork for Maggie's
Friday 3 December 2010
Kirsty Wark officially launches a new charity campaign for the Glasgow Restauranteurs Association - Give a Fork for Maggie's.
Maggie's Dundee recieves a £25,000 donation from SSE
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Staff at Scottish and Southern Energy raised a fantastic £25,000 for Maggie’s Dundee at a charity golf day.
The Gardeners Group at Maggie’s London prepare for winter
Thursday 25 November 2010
Maggie’s Gardening Group were joined by Dan Pearson, designer of the garden at Maggie's London, to prepare for the winter.
Laura Lee named Scotland’s Charity Champion of the year
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Maggie’s Centres CEO, Laura Lee, won the prestigious Charity Champion title at a stunning awards ceremony in Edinburgh.
Maggie’s chosen as Majestic Wine's Charity of the Year 2011
Thursday 18 November 2010
Maggie’s is delighted to announce that it has been chosen as the Majestic Wine's Charity of the Year 2011.
Press releases archive
- Maggie's is over the moon as second Glasgow Centre begins thanks to bra-clad walkers
Friday 12 February 2010 - Giant hugs around Maggie's London, Dundee and Oxford Centres launches Love Maggie's Day
Friday 22 January 2010 - Sir Chris Hoy challenges the public to take on the Monster for Maggie’s Centres
Thursday 07 January 2010 - Maggie’s Dundee Garden is named a winner at the annual National Landscaping Awards
Friday 04 December 2009 - Celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie MBE took time out of his busy schedule to visit Maggie's Oxford
Wednesday 02 December 2009 - Mill Dene Garden opens at night for the new Maggie's Centre under construction in Cheltenham
Monday 23 November 2009 - Members of the Scottish Parliament continue to visit their local Maggie's Centres
Thursday 08 October 2009 - Not your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run of the mill, ho hum fairytale!
Thursday 17 September 2009 - Maggie’s supporter Liz Harvey puts in a big effort for The Great 3 Counties Dinner.
Thursday 03 September 2009 - Mohammad Sarwar MP impressed by extensive support offered by Maggie's Glasgow
Wednesday 02 September 2009 - Janet Ellis and John Jencks launch Maggie’s London Night Hike at the London Eye
Thursday 11 June 2009 - Edinburgh family embark on 2000-mile charity pedal back in time to Italian Roots
Thursday 04 June 2009 - Colin Montgomerie announces first project to be funded by Elizabeth Montgomerie Foundation
Friday 06 February 2009 - The Duchess Of Cornwall becomes first President of Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres
Wednesday 26 November 2008 - Record numbers turn out in the rain for Maggie's 3rd annual Glasgow Life Walk
Saturday 25 October 2008 - First Minister visits Maggie's Highlands and announces innovative outreach programme
Tuesday 05 August 2008