There was cause for celebration in Market Drayton when we opened our first shop in the town. We threw open the doors of our new community shop on Cheshire Street on Thursday (March 7). And we’re banking on it being a huge success – we have moved into the former home of the town’s branch… Read more »
The welcoming face of a hospice ward has bid farewell to colleagues after almost a quarter century service. Severn Hospice’s much-loved Shirley Gennoe started at the hospice back in 2000 as a volunteer and shortly after became a part-time ward clerk for the charity that cares for those living with incurable illness. Since then, Shirley,… Read more »
Job seekers, school leavers and graduates are being invited to two special days that could change their lives. We are hosting two career days to shine a spotlight on all the roles and careers that ensure we are able to provide vital care and support to 3,000 local people each year. The fairs, which are… Read more »
We are set to be the first hospice in the country to introduce a new scheme designed to ensure that patients, their families, and carers receive the gold standard of care. We have teamed up with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) to use its successful Observe & Act tool. ShropCom Volunteer Group with members… Read more »
We are banking on success with the expansion of our fundraising retail arm. We have just had the keys to the former Barclay’s Bank in Market Drayton and work is underway to transform it into our latest community shop, which will open on 7 March and which will be our largest high street shop in… Read more »
Festive fundraisers at primary schools, nurseries and sports clubs have raised more than £10,000 to help our hospice charity. More than 1,900 children aged 3-11 from across the region took to the playground and sports field in support of our Rudolph Relay campaign. And so far, more than £10,000 has been raised to support our… Read more »
We are looking for new recruits to join our army of volunteers and are hosting two open days to show how people can help. “It’s the most rewarding resolution you can make for a new year,” said Samantha Bragg, who is looking after our volunteer drive. “Our volunteers are so important to us and are… Read more »
Our hospice is offering a new home to Christmas presents that can’t be returned – we’re asking supporters to instead regift them to our shops and turn them into gifts of care. Carla Siswick, Head of Retail, said: “It’s the thought that counts and by regifting through our shops we can carry that kind thought… Read more »
A dedicated and devoted wife has raised more than £50,000 in just five years for the charity which cared for her partner. Judy King, from Broseley, near Telford has climbed mountains, held dances, organised open gardens, sold CDs and books and compered quizzes – all in memory of her wife Mandy de Winter who died… Read more »
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 »
