Supporters of a charity which provides palliative and end-of-life care to thousands of local people are being urged to snap up last minute tickets for its Christmas raffle and be in with a chance of winning a top prize of £5,000 this Christmas. Severn Hospice launched its Christmas raffle in October and tickets have been… Read more »
A team of classic car enthusiasts are searching for experienced welders, with a keen interest in motor vehicles, to come forward and help with the restoration of a slice of British motoring history. Known as the ‘Shropshire Spitfire’ project, volunteers and supporters of The Triumph Sports Six Club (TSSC) and its Shropshire Area Group have… Read more »
Volunteers and staff at our hospice are getting in the festive spirit ahead of Wellington Town Council’s Christmas Lights switch-on this weekend. Our army of bucket collectors will be out and about on Saturday 25 November in Wellington town centre between 10am and 6.30pm, collecting vital funds to support our hospice care. Community Phil Haigh,… Read more »
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 »
