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 »
Patients staying at our Shrewsbury hospice in future will be guaranteed rooms with garden views and en-suite facilities as well as access to the specialist care they need, as part of a £1.2 million investment plan. Yet the upgrade will only go ahead if planners approve – and funds permit. Our ageing building at Bicton… Read more »
Be in with a chance of winning £5,000 in our Christmas raffle… but be quick, ticket sales close soon In the midst of Christmas shopping and planning, don’t forget to add our charity draw to your list. The last day to buy a ticket – and be in with a chance to win £5,000 in… Read more »
Safeguarding: our priority As an organisation delivering outstanding, compassionate care daily, safeguarding the most vulnerable underpins everything we do. Safeguarding is our priority. If you have a family member, friend or loved one receiving our care, we help our staff and volunteers protect them in many ways. We: Provide mandatory safeguarding training every year Have… Read more »
With our stock rooms bursting at the seams with clothes donations post lockdown, we’re holding bargain pop-up sales across Shropshire for supporters. Shoppers will be able to buy bags of bargains by weight at our next event which is a £2 sale at Park Lane Centre in Telford on Saturday November 20. The day pop-up… Read more »
Our amazing supporters enable us to keep providing vital care and emotional support to those who need us at the most difficult of times – and we couldn’t do it without you. Here’s another simple way for you to support us, and it’s something you can share with your friends. Sometimes you want to know exactly where your donation… Read more »
Our website needs you! Do you have five minutes to share your opinion of our website? We are planning to update it and want to know what you like, don’t like, want to see more of – or less of. Whatever your opinion, please let us know. Feedback matters and by taking part in our… Read more »
Fundraisers in Telford have been thanked for a £21,000 donation ‘which couldn’t have come at a better time’ for us. The four Rotary clubs in Telford chose us to benefit from their annual Tree of Light fundraising campaign. And thanks to their commitment and support – and despite the pandemic – they successfully matched last… Read more »
Staff are going the extra mile to keep Christmas magical for families living with incurable illness. In the days leading up to 25 December, our hospice normally becomes a hub of festive activities as patients and relatives come together and celebrate. Choirs and school pupils usually visit wards and sing carols, families can request special… 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 »
