Posts By: John Carberry

£5,000 up for grabs in Severn Hospice Summer Raffle

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We are hoping to spread a little sunshine by giving our supporters the chance to win up to £5,000 this summer. Our annual Summer Raffle has now launched and we are asking local people to make a difference to our patients by purchasing tickets for the bumper draw. Money raised from raffle ticket sales will… Read more »

Book to raise funds for Severn Hospice

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A Shropshire based writer has written a touching tribute to her late husband, which is now available to buy, with all proceeds being donated to Severn Hospice. Christina Graham has written the novel entitled ‘Reiver’ in memory of her husband Robert. The book has gone on sale to raise funds for our hosipce, as we… Read more »

Stride out in support of Severn

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We are asking local people to step forward and stride out to raise money for Severn Hospice. Our 17-mile Severn Stride returns on September 9 – with scores of people set to ramble or run from our hospice at Bicton Heath in Shrewsbury to our hospice at Apley Castle, Telford. Fundraising Officer Hannah Gamston said… Read more »

Au revoir to London to Paris cyclists

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A group of amateur cyclists are setting out on an epic journey in order to raise vital funds our hospice. The cyclists will be pedalling from London to Paris from 19th April to 23rd April  in order to support our care for the thousands of families across Shropshire and Mid Wales living with life limiting… Read more »

Flying High for Severn Hospice

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Saturday 25th March was a gloriously sunny day and our Severn Hospice Skydivers were flying high with perfect visibility as they enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience. Team Severn Hospice arrived at midday at Whitchurch Dropzone, Tilstock Airfield, to sign in ready for safety instructions. After a thorough briefing the team waited in the… Read more »

Swapping Dentistry for Disney at our Cinderella Midnight Walks

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Swapping Dentistry for Disney at our Cinderella Midnight Walks A dental practice in Shrewsbury is swapping dental scrubs for tiaras and trainers after employees signed up to take part in our Cinderella Midnight Walks in Shrewsbury on 8 April. Six women from Esthetique Dental Practice in Sansaw Business Park will be taking part in our… Read more »

Caring Kendrah to celebrate 7th Birthday with Severn Hospice

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A kind-hearted schoolgirl from Telford is planning to celebrate her seventh birthday by fundraising for our hospice instead of having a party and presents with her friends. Kendrah Knight is going to spend her special day at our Colour Run on June 10th at Telford Town Park and instead of receiving birthday presents she is… Read more »

Severn Hospice Shop Opening in Bridgnorth

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We would like to invite shoppers in Bridgnorth to grab a bargain at the opening of our new charity shop in the town on March 30 at 10am.    Bridgnorth Mayor Vanessa Voysey is set to officially open the shop on the High Street and will talk about the work we do in the area…. Read more »

British Alpaca Society National Show Returns in Support of Our Hospice

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The British Alpaca Society National Show has chosen Severn Hospice to be its chosen charity as it returns to the International Centre in Telford on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March. The show is a family fun day out and all proceeds collected on the door will be donated to our hospice, helping to ensure… Read more »

Toni Takes on Marathon Task to Raise Funds for Our Hospice

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Toni Hopkins is hitting the ground running as she prepares to tackle the Virgin Money London Marathon in memory of her grandmother to raise vital funds for our hospice. Toni’s Grandmother Jean Colley, was cared for at our hospice site in Telford in the final years of her life and became very close with our… Read more »