Media makeup students support charity ‘Wicked Walk’ for hospice
Fri, 25 September 2026
Tameside College students support local hospice’s charity fancy dress walk.
Media makeup students at the college recently supported Willow Wood Hospice’s annual ‘Wicked Walk’, which helps to raise funds for the charity, by providing a face painting stall.
Willow Wood Hospice regularly hosts events and activities to support its mission to provide high quality palliative care for local residents in Tameside.
Three students, Annaleece McMinn, Robyn Mather and Lacey Macfarlane helped at the 5k sponsored walk, which took place on Sunday 13th September, creating ‘heroes and villains’ themed face painting designs for participants and their families.
In preparation for the event, students practised a range of face painting techniques in the college’s salon, including using different stencils to create their designs.
Tracey Schofield, events lead at Willow Wood Hospice, said: “The face painting station was a huge hit with families and added a wonderful, fun element to the day. Students were professional, friendly and brilliant with the children. They represented the college exceptionally well and we are genuinely grateful that were able to get involved. The Wicked Walk has become a regular fixture in Willow Wood Hospice’s annual fundraising calendar and is one of a number of activities Tameside College students have recently supported as part of their work experience placements.”
Students at Tameside College take part in work experience placements with organisations and businesses such as Willow Wood Hospice throughout their studies to develop their skills outside the classroom, build confidence and enhance their CVs.
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