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Pioneering pampering

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Women in our care are being treated to make-up masterclasses and pampering therapy sessions as part of a pioneering pilot scheme. The hospice’s complementary therapy team have been working with the national beauty industry charity, Look Good Feel Better, to deliver skincare and cosmetic classes which help people gain confidence about their appearance after medical… Read more »

Rally-ing together

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  A heartfelt thanks to over 200 vintage vehicle owners and enthusiasts who braced the British elements on Sunday at the annual classic car rally held at Attingham Park in support of Severn Hospice. The keen motorists whizzed along the Shropshire lanes from our hospices in Shrewsbury and Telford onto Ironbridge, finally reaching the classic… Read more »

Another classic event at Attingham Park

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Classic and vintage vehicle owners from across the region have been busy buffing and polishing their pride and joys as they prepare to rev up in support of our hospice. Our popular Classic Vehicle Rally is set to return to Attingham Park on Sunday 12 August. The annual event sees hundreds of classic and vintage… Read more »

Cinderellas sought for magical midnight fundraiser

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We’re hoping for a fairy tale ending for our Cinderella Midnight Walk Walk in Shrewsbury. Hundreds of ladies are set to become princesses for the evening for the second of our Cinderella themed ladies-only walk taking place at Shrewsbury Sports Village on September 8. Hannah Gamston, fundraising officer for events at Severn Hospice, said: “Our… Read more »

Superstore superstar

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A former Pop Idol contestant is planning to add the X factor of success to our new superstore venture when it opens in Shrewsbury in September. Castlefields resident Jodie Lucas, who appeared in the TV talent show’s premiere series alongside hopefuls Will Young and Gareth Gates, has been appointed as the manager of our first… Read more »

Community milestone marked at Telford

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Ten years of care at our Telford hospice have been celebrated with the formal reopening of a newly refurbished Alexandra ward. Volunteers, supporters and partners were among the guests invited to share in the anniversary at our Apley Castle home. As well as adding another bedroom, the revamp includes a new room for families staying… Read more »

National celebration for our shops

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Our shops have been recognised as among the best in the country after beating off national competition to win a prestigious award. We have been named Outstanding Charity Retailer of the Year by the sector’s Retail Association. Thanks to the support of our customers, our 25 shops raise more than £1 million a year towards… Read more »

It’s Volunteers’ Week

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As part of national Volunteers’ Week we wanted to say a huge thank you to each and everyone of our volunteers for the vital contribution they make to our hospice. Without their unwavering support we simply would not be able to care for the thousands of people from across Shropshire and Mid Wales who need… Read more »

Rollers take on charity paint challenge

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Skaters from a roller derby team are swapping their wheels and club kit for trainers and T-shirts to take part in  our colourful fun run. Evolution Roller Derby club are all ready for our Colour Run, where runners circuit Telford Town Park braving a series of paint-pelting stations. Billed as Shropshire’s ‘most colourful 5k’, the… Read more »

A colourful surprise for six-year-old Lacie

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Six-year-old Lacie Peate from Telford had a colourful surprise when she learned her design will grace the T-shirts of more than a thousand charity fun-runners. Scores of primary schools entered our competition to design a runner’s T-shirt for our Colour Run taking place on June 10 at Telford Town Park. During a special assembly at… Read more »