Shoppers are being urged to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by making second-hand their first choice as they get ready for the festive season. Our retail teams from our 31 community shops across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales are gearing up for a busy time in the lead up to Christmas. Turn gifts… 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 »
Children at Aqueduct Primary School are showing their caring side and stepping out in support of our Christmas fundraising campaign. The school is one of the first to register to take part in our Rudolph Relay – a sponsored walk, skip, bounce, hop or jog – which aims to promote the importance of community and… 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 »
Staff were recognised at our annual Hospice Stars Awards which celebrate commitment, passion and outstanding achievements. At a celebratory awards lunch, the winning individuals and teams were revealed and presented with special Hospice Star trophies and certificates. Each year the awards are an opportunity for colleagues to nominate each other and shine a light… Read more »
We’re joining in with the festive community spirit at Wellington’s Christmas lights switch-on and we’re asking for volunteers to help us. We need volunteers to step forward and join our ‘bucket brigade’ of street collectors on the same day as the town council hosts its Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday 25 November. Support Bucket collections… Read more »
We are appealing for help so that we can improve access to our award-winning gardens. The gardens at our hospices in Shrewsbury and Telford play a vital role in supporting patients and families, providing beauty, tranquility and space in nature alongside our other caring services. Thanks to a contribution from National Grid, we have funding… Read more »
With more than 300 staff and one thousand volunteers we are celebrating our people during a national campaign in support of hospice care. This week (9-15 October) is Hospice Care Week, and we’re shining a local spotlight on the range teams from across the organisation who work every day to provide hospice specialist and compassionate… Read more »
Patients, families and visitors to our hospice are being given added comfort by kind-hearted primary school pupils who have donated specially-written poems for all to read. Thoughtful 11-year-old pupils from last year’s Class 6KS at St Matthew’s C of E (Aided) Primary School and Nursery Centre in Donnington Wood, Telford sent a selection of hand-written… Read more »
While Christmas may be 13 Mondays away, we are already getting in the festive groove. Tickets for our Christmas raffle have gone on sale with a jackpot prize of £5,000. Each year we hold two raffles – one in the summer and the other at Christmas. Support The care and support we give to thousands… Read more »
