A pair of daredevil Severn Hospice nurses are taking the plunge as fundraisers by jumping out of an aeroplane at 10,000ft to raise vital funds for us. Ward colleagues Jo Hornsey and Rachel Preece will brave the breath-taking charity challenge at Tilstock Airfield, near Whitchurch, on 23 March. The daring duo, who work on our Shrewsbury… Read more »
Hundreds of pounds have been donated to Severn Hospice in tribute to a West End actor who died in our care. Richard Swerrun received end-of-life care at our hospice in Bicton, Shrewsbury. He was known for playing Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s popular production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat across the UK. Richard will… Read more »
Brides-to-be are being invited to get their hands on their dream dress while supporting local causes at a unique wedding fair. Couples set to tie the knot will be able to browse a selection of vintage and pre-loved dresses, occasion wear, men’s suits and accessories at Y Plas in Machynlleth. The New To You Wedding… Read more »
“I will never forget having a laugh with dad; he always acted silly around me,” said 10 year-old Chloe Powell, whose dad Adrian died in our care. “We would go on long walks together, until he couldn’t walk very far – then we would lie in bed and watch films together and listen to music…. Read more »
A marathon runner who has raised £30,000 for us in memory of her father is urging people to join her at our newest event – our Forget Me Not Walk. We have chosen Shrewsbury’s The Quarry for what will be a poignant walk down memory lane on Sunday 19 May. The emotional event will give… Read more »
Tea and cake were on the cards when colleagues threw a surprise celebration ahead of one of our long serving volunteer’s 90th birthday. When kind-hearted Joan Sadler was at work during her usual Tuesday morning shift, little did she know her hospice colleagues were preparing a secret party for her. Staff and volunteers gathered at… Read more »
Residents are being urged to support our new charity shop when it opens its doors to the community later this year. We are expanding with a new store in the Monkmoor area of Shrewsbury, which will be our fifth to open in the town. A recruitment drive is currently under way with two jobs up for… Read more »
A determined team of police officers are preparing to run riot in support of their former colleague with cancer. So far 12 bobbies from West Mercia Police have signed up to take on the arduous task of attempting the Market Drayton 10k while fully kitted out in police riot gear – all to raise cash… Read more »
Tributes have been paid to our Vice-president and founding member Bill Watson who has died, aged 97. Bill, from Shrewsbury, was also a soldier and one of the last surviving Commandos to take part in Operation Chariot, the WWII raid on French port Saint-Nazaire. He helped the hospice in many different ways, working in both clinical… Read more »
Two volunteers are leaving to start their second retirements after clocking up an impressive total of 17 years’ service helping on our Alexandra Ward. Betty Jones, 88, has volunteered for seven years at the side of her friend, 70-year-old Vera Corbett MBE, who was given a 10 year long service award last month. Vera, who… Read more »
