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Lucy Anderson-Woods, Retail Strategy Support Manager and Helen Evans-Thomas incoming shop manager along with two of the builders and decorators who have been busy turning the former beauty salon into the new shop.

Preparations under way to open our 31st shop

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Finishing touches are being made to a former Shrewsbury hair salon in preparation for the opening of our 31st shop. We are all set to open our newest shop, which will be at Bicton Heath. Severn Hospice already has 30 other shops spread across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales including a large furniture… Read more »

Dragon’s weekend was a roaring success

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An oarsome weekend of fun on the River Severn was the order of the day when we held its headline fundraising event of the summer.  Dozens of boats took to the waters between the Pengwern and Shrewsbury School boat clubs in Shrewsbury on Saturday and Sunday as part of our Dragon Boat festival.  Carnival There… Read more »

High Sheriff with Severn Hospice team members

Welcoming Shropshire’s High Sheriff

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Shropshire’s High Sheriff has praised the work of our staff and volunteers after seeing first-hand how we work together to help more than 3,000 families a year living with incurable illness. Lasting impression High Sheriff Mandy Thorn MBE, DL has extensive experience in the care sector and was invited to the hospice to see for… Read more »

Volunteering is so rewarding at Severn Hospice

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There really is a ‘tail’ to tell about two of our most recognisable volunteers.  Malcolm Dunbar has been visiting our hospice in Shrewsbury since 2019 and is always accompanied by his faithful friend Rufus.  Companionship Apart from an enforced break during the pandemic, the pair can be found each Thursday morning on Perry ward, where… Read more »

Grand opening for Oakengates charity shop relocation

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There was reason to celebrate in Oakengates this week as we unveiled our new and larger store. At the grand opening, Councillor Stephen Reynolds, Oakengates Mayor and hospice volunteer was guest of honour and officially cut the ribbon to our newly relocated shop. We have to raise £2 for every £3 we spend and customers…

Dave and Nicola at the finish line of the London Marathon holding their medals

Charity runners raise thousands

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Dozens of runners laced up, headed for the start line, and raised thousands of pounds for us when they took part in last month’s TCS London Marathon 2023. They ran in pairs or alone, with their memories and many with blisters – but they all did it with one aim in mind and that was… Read more »

Charity gets things shipshape for river boat festival

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Preparations are underway for a major charity fundraiser this summer and for the second year running the event is being sponsored by a leading global digital marketing agency.  Our Dragon Boat Festival takes place on July 22-23 and our fundraising team is already making plans for the two-day extravaganza.   Absence Last year saw it return… Read more »

Sister holding pair of trainers

Join Sister in walking 10,000 steps a day in May

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Marathon fundraiser and Hospice at Home Sister has pledged to walk 10,000 steps a day in May as she recovers from a sporting injury. Sharon Evans, one of our Sisters is supporting us by taking on Walk in our shoes, a month-long 10,000 daily step challenge. Our nurses walk an average of 10,000 steps each… Read more »

Oakengates volunteer

Volunteers wanted for Oakengates shop

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Our Oakengates shop is on the move to bigger premises and we’re on the lookout for more volunteers to join the team. At the heart of the local community, our charity shop is powered by volunteers and raises thousands of pounds to care for local people living with incurable illness. Welcoming Tracy Hill, Retail Area… Read more »

Walk in nurses’ shoes for Severn Hospice this May

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Will you take on the challenge and ‘step’ up for Severn Hospice by walking 310,000 steps a in May? Our nurses walk an average of 10,000 steps every day as they provide care and support to patients and their families. We’re encouraging supporters to put their best foot forward and join us virtually in a… Read more »