Posts By: Lucy Todman

Charity is banking on success with its latest shop

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We are banking on success with the expansion of our fundraising retail arm.  We have just had the keys to the former Barclay’s Bank in Market Drayton and work is underway to transform it into our latest community shop, which will open on 7 March and which will be our largest high street shop in… Read more »

Partner raises thousands for charity

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A dedicated and devoted wife has raised more than £50,000 in just five years for the charity which cared for her partner. Judy King, from Broseley, near Telford has climbed mountains, held dances, organised open gardens, sold CDs and books and compered quizzes – all in memory of her wife Mandy de Winter who died… Read more »

Historic moment as we sign covenant

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Severn Hospice believes in treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion and, as part of this, has now signed the Armed Forces covenant. The signing took place at the Telford Holiday Inn on November 29 and was attended by senior members of the Armed Forces. The covenant was signed by Becky Richardson, our director of… Read more »

Last push for charity raffle

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Supporters of a charity which provides palliative and end-of-life care to thousands of local people are being urged to snap up last minute tickets for its Christmas raffle and be in with a chance of winning a top prize of £5,000 this Christmas.  Severn Hospice launched its Christmas raffle in October and tickets have been… Read more »

Will you face the heat or brave the chill?

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EDIT 05.02.24: Unfortunately, we have had to cancel Fire & Ice. Elodie Home, Severn Hospice Head of Fundraising said: “We are so disappointed for everyone who was looking forward to the Fire & Ice event and are grateful for their commitment to the hospice by wanting to take part. “We always want to put on… Read more »

Lights shine brightly in memory of loved ones

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Our giant Christmas tree will shine brighter than ever for loved ones missed as our annual remembrance service marks 25 years on Sunday 3 December. And families who want to join the new-look Lights of Love event and dedicate a light in the tree to someone special are being urged to not leave it too… Read more »

Dragons roar for 2024

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Our Dragon Boat Festival was such a success that our loyal supporters raised more than £65,000. The two-day event was held in July with hundreds of people flocking to the River Severn in Shrewsbury. And now plans are underway for next year’s festival which will be on the weekend of July 20-21.  Champions The water-based… Read more »

European distribution for vest designed by our staff

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Patients receiving intravenous medications can now do so with freedom and dignity – thanks to two members of our staff.  Amanda Tormey and her friend and colleague Mel Pugh work at Apley.  They both care for and support people living with incurable illness – Amanda is a creative therapist and Mel is a healthcare assistant. … Read more »

Free shuttlebus to help families

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Families attending a Christmas event to remember loved ones are being offered a free shuttlebus to take them there. Severn Hospice’s annual Lights of Love marks its 25th anniversary on Sunday 3 December and brings together families and friends for a poignant candlelit service of carols, music and readings, culminating in the lighting of a… Read more »

New shop gets mayor’s stamp of approval

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The mayor of Shrewsbury has officially opened the town’s newest charity shop.  Councillor Becky Wall cut the ribbon at our 31st shop which is in Bicton Heath.  Retired Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Sir Algernon Heber-Percy, who is also the charity’s president, was also present along with our chief executive Heather Tudor, head of retail Carla… Read more »