Posts By: Catherine Turnbull

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Showcasing the power of art therapy

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Personal journeys of living with a life-limiting illness are being captured in art by our hospice patients – and their works is being put on display. Our team of art and creative therapy specialists help patients process their emotions and experiences by expressing it in art and the therapeutic benefits this brings are being celebrated… Read more »

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Marking 30 years of lottery loyalty

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Supporters who’ve helped raise £20 million for our care over three decades of fundraising have been treated to a special celebration to thank them for the difference they have made. Supporters who joined our weekly lottery in its first year in 1995 were invited to the celebratory parties to recognise in person their incredible loyalty… Read more »

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Bake a difference and raise some dough

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Bake a difference and raise some dough. Bakers, tea-drinkers, coffee lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth are being invited to join us in a month-long fundraiser. Our Communi-tea Time event is a brand-new initiative with the aim of bringing local people together and connect over tea and cake while raising vital funds for patient… Read more »

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New fundraising challenge launched at Business Expo

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We are inviting businesses to put their entrepreneurial talents to the test by taking part in a fundraising challenge. The literal money-spinner, officially launched at yesterday’s Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, is challenging local businesses to pledge £50 and grow it into as much as possible over 50 days, all in aid of our hospice… Read more »

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Strengthening our community ties through new interfaith partnership

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We have formalised a new relationship with the Telford & Wrekin Interfaith Council to underline our ongoing commitment to inclusivity and compassion in care. Our vision to offer specialist palliative and end-of-life care for local families living with incurable illness that is inclusive, respectful and reflective of the diverse local community aligns closely with the… Read more »

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Winners needed for our summer raffle

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We are offering £5,000 to anyone who buys the winning ticket for its summer raffle – but there are less than two weeks left to be in with a chance of scooping the prize. Thousands of wannabe winners have already joined our summer raffle and the last chance to be one of them is Friday… Read more »

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Hole in one

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Shropshire businesses made our charity golf day a hole in one. Held at Hawkstone Park Golf Club near Shrewsbury, our first ever corporate golf day saw local businesses come together for a day of friendly competition, networking and fundraising all in support of our specialist care. With the sun shining over one of the region’s… Read more »

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Cheers to volunteers

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Volunteers took centre stage at Severn Hospice as we marked National Volunteers’ Week with a week of thank you-events and celebrations, honouring their incredible commitment and long-standing service. Recognition From 2 – 8 June, our volunteers enjoyed thank-you treats, celebrations and heartfelt messages of appreciation as we joined the national campaign that shines a spotlight… Read more »

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Hundreds lace up their boots at Pontesbury Potter

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24.03.25 Five hundred walkers took to the picturesque Pontesbury hills on Saturday, stepping up once again in support of our vital work. The annual Pontesbury Potter fundraiser saw participants embark on the much-anticipated 13-mile route raising thousands of pounds to help local people living with incurable illness. Gratitude Thanks to the generosity of our supporters,… Read more »

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Celebrating 30 years of winning numbers

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27.02.25 We are marking a major milestone as our weekly lottery turns 30 – with 20 million reasons to celebrate. Since the very first draw on 24 February 1995, dedicated Severn Hospice lottery players have raised £20 million to help fund our caring services. Gratitude Karen Swindells, Head of Individual Giving expressed her gratitude: “We… Read more »