Posts By: Catherine Turnbull

Lucy Anderson-Woods, Retail Strategy Support Manager and Helen Evans-Thomas incoming shop manager along with two of the builders and decorators who have been busy turning the former beauty salon into the new shop.

Preparations under way to open our 31st shop

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Finishing touches are being made to a former Shrewsbury hair salon in preparation for the opening of our 31st shop. We are all set to open our newest shop, which will be at Bicton Heath. Severn Hospice already has 30 other shops spread across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales including a large furniture… Read more »

High Sheriff with Severn Hospice team members

Welcoming Shropshire’s High Sheriff

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Shropshire’s High Sheriff has praised the work of our staff and volunteers after seeing first-hand how we work together to help more than 3,000 families a year living with incurable illness. Lasting impression High Sheriff Mandy Thorn MBE, DL has extensive experience in the care sector and was invited to the hospice to see for… Read more »

Grand opening for Oakengates charity shop relocation

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There was reason to celebrate in Oakengates this week as we unveiled our new and larger store. At the grand opening, Councillor Stephen Reynolds, Oakengates Mayor and hospice volunteer was guest of honour and officially cut the ribbon to our newly relocated shop. We have to raise £2 for every £3 we spend and customers…

Dave and Nicola at the finish line of the London Marathon holding their medals

Charity runners raise thousands

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Dozens of runners laced up, headed for the start line, and raised thousands of pounds for us when they took part in last month’s TCS London Marathon 2023. They ran in pairs or alone, with their memories and many with blisters – but they all did it with one aim in mind and that was… Read more »

Sister holding pair of trainers

Join Sister in walking 10,000 steps a day in May

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Marathon fundraiser and Hospice at Home Sister has pledged to walk 10,000 steps a day in May as she recovers from a sporting injury. Sharon Evans, one of our Sisters is supporting us by taking on Walk in our shoes, a month-long 10,000 daily step challenge. Our nurses walk an average of 10,000 steps each… Read more »

Oakengates volunteer

Volunteers wanted for Oakengates shop

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Our Oakengates shop is on the move to bigger premises and we’re on the lookout for more volunteers to join the team. At the heart of the local community, our charity shop is powered by volunteers and raises thousands of pounds to care for local people living with incurable illness. Welcoming Tracy Hill, Retail Area… Read more »

Walk in nurses’ shoes for Severn Hospice this May

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Will you take on the challenge and ‘step’ up for Severn Hospice by walking 310,000 steps a in May? Our nurses walk an average of 10,000 steps every day as they provide care and support to patients and their families. We’re encouraging supporters to put their best foot forward and join us virtually in a… Read more »

Pontesbury Potter

New date for Pontesbury Potter

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The Pontesbury Potter is back on and set for Saturday 1 April, after the threat of snow and ice scuppered our original plans.   Last week’s wintry weather and warnings of more to come put paid to our 13-mile Pontesbury Potter sponsored walk as we feared it was too risky for the hundreds of walkers…

Pontesbury Potter rescheduled due to wintry weather

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We are sorry to say that we have been forced to reschedule our planned sponsored walk event this weekend as the region sits under an amber weather warning for snow and ice. Jess Druce, area fundraiser for Severn Hospice, said: “We’ve had to call itthis morning so our lovely supporters aren’t left hanging on. The… Read more »

Carla and Tracy outside new Oakengates Shop

Charity shop moving on up Oakengates high street

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This week Severn Hospice picked up the keys to its new shop in Oakengates. Moving just six doors up Market Street, we will be transforming the former estate agents into a bright and welcoming space which will show off homeware, clothing and accessories. The shop is due to open in May once the builders, decorators… Read more »