Latest lockdown measures have left us reeling as we have been forced to close all our shops for a second time and we face more restrictions on our fundraising. We have to raise more than £8 million a year from the public to provide our services. Devastated Our finances were devastated by the spring lockdown,… Read more »
An extra special guest arrived at our hospice this week. Pip Haywood, his mum Becki and brother Oskar dropped by after being specially chosen to receive one of our brand-new robins. Following the success of our sell-out ironwork forget-me-nots back in 2016, we have launched our seasonal hand-painted keepsakes. Presented Pip, 10 was presented with… Read more »
Our charity stalwarts are celebrating a combined 915 years of volunteering. We presented 74 of our volunteers with certificates and badges for their long service and dedication – among them are five who have given up their time for 30 years. Another six have reached the 25-year mark, eight have helped for two decades, six… Read more »
Five men from Shrewsbury have almost quintupled their original fundraising target for us after we cared for their friends. And on Tuesday they presented us with a cheque for £9,348.55 – almost five times their £2,000 goal – during Hospice Care Week which celebrates the hard work of the sector. Adam Harris, Ryan Tisdale, Michael… Read more »
We’ve launched our Christmas raffle and we’re hoping our nurse’s personal appeal for support will ensure it’s a success. We use our special raffle and weekly lottery to raise almost £1 million a year towards care – a fundraising source made even more important by the impact of lockdown and pandemic restrictions as people can… Read more »
Two experienced nurses from Shrewsbury have washed their scrubs for the last time after dedicating a combined 51 years caring for patients with incurable illness. Caring duo Christine Johnson, 61, and Jan Smith, 56, have both retired from their posts. Christine has been with us from the start, joining in 1989 when our first ward… Read more »
In the five years since his wife passed away at our hospice, Alan Cartwright has returned time and time again. And he wants to share their story of care to support this week’s Hospice Care Week. “It’s never been more important to support the hospice. I will do what I can for as long as… Read more »
A new Chair has joined our board of trustees – and she has paid tribute to her predecessor. Jeanette Whitford, who returned to her beloved Shropshire last year, will take over from Tony Cordery, who has stood down after six years in the role. Jeanette said: “I am completely honoured – it is an extraordinary… Read more »
The owner of a Shropshire valeting business is looking forward to his next challenge after presenting us with a cheque for £1,145. Andrew Bowcott handed the donation on Friday and hinted of future fundraisers in the pipeline. The owner of Ovenu Telford South pledged to support us after hearing how we lost the ability to… Read more »
One of our long-standing trainers has stepped up to the challenge of joining our board of trustees. With a background in HR, Ann Johnson is our newest member and brings a wealth of experience. She was appointed trustee late last year, but the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that her first 10 months have been challenging… Read more »
