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Local designer creates handmade keepsakes to support charity this Christmas

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A local small business owner is helping Severn Hospice bring comfort to families this Christmas through her beautifully hand-crafted keepsakes.   Gem Downward, who runs Linen and Bee from her workshop in Whitchurch, has designed and created 500 fabric stars as part of the hospice’s Lights of Love event - giving supporters a heartfelt way to remember loved ones who are missed this year.   Keepsakes Working from… Read more »

Charity launches festive raffle and urges people to support its care 

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Severn Hospice has just launched its Christmas raffle – with a jackpot prize of £5,000.  We hold two raffles each year and proceeds from ticket sales are used to fund the dedicated, compassionate care we provide to thousands of local people living with incurable illness.  No one knows more about this care than Duncan Jones,… Read more »

Charity hopes fundraiser will raise the woof 

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It’s full steam ahead for our next fundraiser – and this time it is for its four-legged friends.  We will be holding its fur-st ever Dog Show and Fun Day on Saturday 20 September at our hospice in Bicton, Shrewsbury and the search is on to find the prettiest pup, waggiest tail and loveliest lady. … Read more »

Lights of Love to return in December

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Our Lights of Love service of remembrance will be offering comfort to hundreds of people missing loved ones this Christmas when it takes place in December. The event, which is on Sunday 7 December, features music, readings and moments of reflection and has become a poignant tradition for families touched by our renowned palliative and… Read more »

Crowds flock to the river as Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival breaks records

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The River Severn was a hive of activity as thousands turned out to support Severn Hospice’s annual Dragon Boat Festival – and organisers say the event exceeded all expectations. Despite earlier forecasts predicting storms and downpours, the weather held off and spirits soared as 51 teams – the highest number in the event’s 20+ year… Read more »

Severn Hospice breaks ground on £3 million Perry Ward redevelopment 

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Work has officially begun at Severn Hospice on a major £3 million redevelopment project aimed at transforming patient care facilities at its Shrewsbury site.   The renovation will modernise Perry Ward, the hospice’s original and oldest ward, providing larger rooms for patients, more space for visitors and a host of improvements aimed at future-proofing the building… Read more »

Charity event set to be a summer sizzler

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One of Shrewsbury’s favourite summer fixtures is making a splash once again, and organisers are promising this year’s Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival will be the biggest and best to date. Taking place on the River Severn on the 19 and 20 July, the two-day festival in aid of Severn Hospice has already seen almost… Read more »

Runners will take on marathon next month

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Dedicated runners will participate in this year’s iconic London Marathon, honouring the memory of their loved ones while raising vital funds us. Our team of Gold Bond runners have been training tirelessly for the April event, preparing to tackle the 26.2-mile course. Among them is Kerry Trow, who will be running in memory of her… Read more »

Shimmer, sparkle and shine and take part in our 5k family-friendly night-time walk

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We have just launched Shimmer Walk 2025, our first Telford mass participation event in over five years which will see supporters raise money for charity.  Successful Eight years ago, we held the final of our successful series of Midnight Walks, which took place in Shrewsbury and raised more than £500,000.  Since then, supporters have asked… Read more »