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 »
There really is a ‘tail’ to tell about two of our most recognisable volunteers. Malcolm Dunbar has been visiting our hospice in Shrewsbury since 2019 and is always accompanied by his faithful friend Rufus. Companionship Apart from an enforced break during the pandemic, the pair can be found each Thursday morning on Perry ward, where… Read more »
Preparations are underway for a major charity fundraiser this summer and for the second year running the event is being sponsored by a leading global digital marketing agency. Our Dragon Boat Festival takes place on July 22-23 and our fundraising team is already making plans for the two-day extravaganza. Absence Last year saw it return… Read more »
Our largest charity shop is celebrating its fifth anniversary and its success is all down to our loyal customers. Since we opened our Shrewsbury superstore in 2018, it has taken in hundreds of thousands of donated goods and is at the heart of the local community. Fantastic “We have had such fantastic support since the… Read more »
Fearless fundraisers have braved a walk over burning embers to raise thousands of pounds. Cheering family and friends ringed the mini-arena set up at Albrighton Hall Hotel as 60 walkers stepped over the coals. So far their efforts have raised more than £20,000, all of which will support families living with incurable illness in Shropshire,… Read more »
Severn Hospice has been working collaboratively with a local college by offering their students who have learning disabilities work placements. George Weston is 22. He comes from Hampshire and is a full-time student studying hospitality and food at Derwen College, near Oswestry. During term-time he works one day a week at Refresh at Severn Hospice:… Read more »
A ground-breaking role has been created in a bid to forge links with, and provide care for, people from under-represented communities. The start of 2023 was an exciting time for former Outreach nurse Deb Wallace when she took up her new post as Community Engagement Lead. Strategy “As well as being new for me, it’s… Read more »
