Posts By: John Carberry

Hospice extension plans meet approval

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Our plans to ensure we are ready for the future of hospice care have been bolstered this week as planning permission is granted. We have submitted plans to add new facilities at Bicton and Apley which will complement our community-based services. Plans to extend our Telford site to enhance visitor and communal spaces and develop our therapy services to… Read more »

Reeching out to local business

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Shropshire businesses are being given the chance to learn more about our work and see how they can support us more formally at a special event in Shrewsbury. Reech Media is hosting the event at its HQ on Friday 8 September, where we will be represented along with the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, Shrewsbury Town… Read more »

Super-fundraiser pledges £10,000 for Severn Hospice

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A big-hearted fundraiser from Telford has set himself a £20,000 challenge to support two hospices. Raj Mehta, father of two and Deputy Mayor of Telford and Wrekin, has pledged to raise £10,000 each for our hospice and John Taylor Hospice based in Birmingham. He says he has been inspired to help by the work at… Read more »

A reflection of colour for Severn Hospice

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Our fundraising flowers are taking centre stage in a unique garden design aiming to impress visitors at Shrewsbury’s famous flower show. More than 100 of our specially commissioned, limited-edition handcrafted copper and brass forget me not flowers will feature in the ‘Reflection’ show garden designed by Oswestry-based Stuart Francis. Stuart was inspired to include the… Read more »

Book Box donation for Severn Hospice

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We recently welcomed Darren Cooper, founder of BookBoxes, to our Telford hospice. He bought with him a very welcome donation of two BookBoxes, one for each of our hospices. The BookBox project aims to provide good quality books, at no charge, to children via schools or other public service organisations. Many children come to our… Read more »

A mayoral procession with a difference

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The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Telford and Wrekin Council are set to form a chain gang with a difference as they prepare to step out in support of Severn Hospice. Cllr Stephen Reynolds and Cllr Rajash Mehta will be swapping their mayoral robes for walking boots when they join hundreds of supporters walking the… Read more »

Classic Vehicle Rally gearing up to be another great success

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Classic and vintage vehicle owners from across the region have been busy buffing and polishing their pride and joys as they prepare to rev up in support of Severn Hospice. Our popular Classic Vehicle Rally is set to return to Attingham Park on August 13. The annual event sees hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles… Read more »

A donation of note for Severn Hospice

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We have received a donation of note this week as organisers of a popular brass band festival presented their latest fundraising efforts. Members of the committee for the Ironbridge George Brass Band Festival visited our hospice in Telford to present the proceeds from this year’s Charity Gala Concert which featured performances from the band of… Read more »

Patients treated to major improvements

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Patients and their families will this week benefit for the first time from an £660,000 upgrade at a Shropshire hospice. Severn Hospice, which cares for people and their families living with an incurable illness across Shropshire and Mid Wales, has spent almost three months undertaking a complete refurbishment of the Perry Ward, the original ward… Read more »

Summer Raffle success

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A huge thank you to everyone who bought a ticket for our bumper Summer Raffle this year. We sold 56,843 tickets for the draw which, together with kind donations, has raised a staggering £72,862 for our hospice. The lucky winner of the £5,000 top prize was a very surprised supporter from Telford who has been… Read more »