Severn Hospice believes in treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion and, as part of this, has now signed the Armed Forces covenant. The signing took place at the Telford Holiday Inn on November 29 and was attended by senior members of the Armed Forces. The covenant was signed by Becky Richardson, our director of… Read more »
Supporters of a charity which provides palliative and end-of-life care to thousands of local people are being urged to snap up last minute tickets for its Christmas raffle and be in with a chance of winning a top prize of £5,000 this Christmas. Severn Hospice launched its Christmas raffle in October and tickets have been… Read more »
EDIT 05.02.24: Unfortunately, we have had to cancel Fire & Ice. Elodie Home, Severn Hospice Head of Fundraising said: “We are so disappointed for everyone who was looking forward to the Fire & Ice event and are grateful for their commitment to the hospice by wanting to take part. “We always want to put on… Read more »
Our giant Christmas tree will shine brighter than ever for loved ones missed as our annual remembrance service marks 25 years on Sunday 3 December. And families who want to join the new-look Lights of Love event and dedicate a light in the tree to someone special are being urged to not leave it too… Read more »
Our Dragon Boat Festival was such a success that our loyal supporters raised more than £65,000. The two-day event was held in July with hundreds of people flocking to the River Severn in Shrewsbury. And now plans are underway for next year’s festival which will be on the weekend of July 20-21. Champions The water-based… Read more »
Patients receiving intravenous medications can now do so with freedom and dignity – thanks to two members of our staff. Amanda Tormey and her friend and colleague Mel Pugh work at Apley. They both care for and support people living with incurable illness – Amanda is a creative therapist and Mel is a healthcare assistant. … Read more »
Families attending a Christmas event to remember loved ones are being offered a free shuttlebus to take them there. Severn Hospice’s annual Lights of Love marks its 25th anniversary on Sunday 3 December and brings together families and friends for a poignant candlelit service of carols, music and readings, culminating in the lighting of a… Read more »
The mayor of Shrewsbury has officially opened the town’s newest charity shop. Councillor Becky Wall cut the ribbon at our 31st shop which is in Bicton Heath. Retired Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Sir Algernon Heber-Percy, who is also the charity’s president, was also present along with our chief executive Heather Tudor, head of retail Carla… Read more »
The Mayor of Great Dawley is gearing up for a marathon bike ride in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for us. On September 8, Councillor Ian Preece will begin his cycle journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats, and he aims to do it in 99 hours. Record The traditional distance by… Read more »
An oarsome weekend of fun on the River Severn was the order of the day when we held its headline fundraising event of the summer. Dozens of boats took to the waters between the Pengwern and Shrewsbury School boat clubs in Shrewsbury on Saturday and Sunday as part of our Dragon Boat festival. Carnival There… Read more »
