The family of a man who received end-of-life care at Severn Hospice is urging people to support its annual Christmas Raffle, saying every £1 ticket helps towards another family receiving the same compassion and dignity they experienced. Elaine Raine was married to her husband Tony for 34 years. Last November, Tony was diagnosed with terminal… Read more »
Dozens of dogs of all shapes and sizes turned out to support our annual Fun Dog Show which took place on Saturday at Bicton. Vying for the title of Best in Show were dogs from all over Shrewsbury and beyond including labs, daschunds, spaniels, wolf hounds, rescues and collie dogs all who passed under the nose of judges Richard Morris from Copthorne Vets… Read more »
Dogs old and young, big and small will be guests of honour at our charity dog show next month. Severn Hospice is hosting its second annual dog show on September 5 at its site in Shrewsbury, and all are welcome. There will be fun for all the family, including four-legged friends, with an agility course, showring and stalls selling all… Read more »
A pensioner is taking on a 100-mile walking challenge to raise money for a local hospice charity. Smudge Smith, who lives in Ketley Bank, Telford, will celebrate his 95th birthday in October and will be walking in memory of his late wife Margaret. She was cared for by Severn Hospice after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and since she passed away in 2007 Smudge has raised thousands of… Read more »
A support group for recently bereaved families is celebrating its fifth anniversary after helping people find comfort, companionship and understanding following the loss of a loved one. The Patient & Family Support Services team at Severn Hospice first set up the Bereavement Walking Group in the wake of the Covid pandemic and since then it has continued to bring compassionate support to family members whose loved ones have… Read more »
Organisers of a charity fundraising event are making last-minute preparations to ensure it is a night to remember. Shimmer Walk returns on 25 April and the fundraising team at Severn Hospice is moving full steam ahead so that everything runs smoothly. From bubble machines, twinkling lights and foam to candle lanterns for a moment of reflection, every detail has been carefully planned to create a memorable… Read more »
A former Market Drayton woman is preparing to take on the TCS London Marathon in memory of her dad who was cared for by Severn Hospice in his final days. Elly McGrath, 28, now living in London, will run the iconic 26.2-mile race on 26 April after months of intensive training. She has already raised almost £3,500 for Severn Hospice, the charity… Read more »
Hundreds of supporters of Severn Hospice are being invited to step out and show their support for local hospice care at a magical fundraising walk. Following the huge success of its first-ever Shimmer Walk in 2025, which raised more than £30,000, the hospice has confirmed that the event will return — bigger and brighter than… Read more »
A much-loved figure in Shropshire’s healthcare community is retiring after a lifelong career spent caring for patients and supporting colleagues across the county. Severn Hospice has said goodbye to its Director of Care, Becky Richardson, who stepped down after more than a decade with the charity and almost 40 years in nursing. Becky joined Severn Hospice in… Read more »
Severn Hospice has welcomed a new Chair to its Board of Trustees. Professor Debra Towse (EM) has just stepped into the role after spending three years on the charity’s Governance Committee and Property, Estates and Facilities Committee as well as holding the post of Vice-Chair. She is looking forward to being at the helm of the hospice board, having taken over the role from outgoing Chair Jeanette Whitford, and supporting the executive team in guiding the charity through any challenges it… Read more »
