There was an emotional feeling in the air when we held our much anticipated service of remembrance in person for the first time since 2019. The hour-long service of reflection at its Bicton campus saw hundreds of people come together under the night sky, around a 25ft-high Christmas tree covered in thousands of twinkling lights…. Read more »
Daredevils and adrenaline junkies are being challenged to feel the heat when they take part in our latest fundraising event. We are looking for brave ‘soles’ to sign up to its exciting fire walk. Taking place on February 25 it promises to be the hottest event of 2023. “We are so excited to be planning… Read more »
More people living with incurable illness will have access to enhanced care in their own homes, thanks to a new ‘virtual ward’ being created by Severn Hospice. The charity has more than 20 beds across its two main sites in Shrewsbury and Telford. The new ‘virtual ward’ means ten more people will be able to… Read more »
Someone will win £5,000 this Christmas if they buy a ticket in our raffle and support our care for local people living with incurable illness. Our raffle helps raise thousands of pounds for the caring services we provide for free to people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales. Lynn Davies, from Ludlow, who… Read more »
We have recognised our most dedicated and committed staff and volunteers at an annual awards ceremony. A series of special afternoon teas were held this month to celebrate the efforts of its longest serving staff and volunteers – who between them have given more than 820 years’ service. Amongst those receiving their certificates and badges… Read more »
Staff and volunteers at a Shropshire charity are delighted that a fundraising event, which took place on Saturday and Sunday after a two-year break, was such a hit. Severn Hospice’s Dragon boat festival took place at the Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury and attracted record crowds. Spectators lined the banks of the river or watched… Read more »
We are counting down to our first mass participation event to take place since 2019. And it is full steam ahead for this year’s weekend-long festival, which takes place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury. More than 30 teams will take to the water in heats in 40ft long… Read more »
We have made an urgent call for volunteers to transport its patients to and from appointments. We rely on volunteers to take patients without transport to and from their much-needed clinic and consultation appointments. But since the pandemic, the number of volunteer drivers has dropped and now things are reaching a critical stage. Last year,… Read more »
A retired Army major is hoping to raise vital funds for charity with a 24-hour musical extravaganza. Guy Booth is organising the event to raise funds for Severn Hospice and the Motor Neurone Disease Association. His wife Kelly, 47, was diagnosed with MND in February and has been receiving care from the hospice ever since. … Read more »
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, runners across the country were unable to take part in organised events such as the London Marathon. Included in these were some of our own loyal – and very fit supporters. Despite hours of training and dedication, they had to put their running plans on hold and wait until lockdown… Read more »
