Severn Hospice raised against the clock to open a temporary shop after urgent building repairs forced the closure of its existing town centre store. Managers at our Whitchurch shop were shocked to discover earlier this year that the floor of the shop required extensive and immediate repairs. The unexpected findings meant the shop had to… Read more »
There’s never been a better time to support us, thanks to a fantastic donation from Oswestry-based clockmaker Newgate. Newgate Clocks, which has been designing and making clocks for 35 years, recently uncovered a collection of archive sample clocks while clearing space in its warehouse. History Jim Read, managing director at Newgate Clocks, said: “We unearthed… Read more »
Severn Hospice has been handed a £25,000 donation from a local healthcare charity, helping to ensure vital specialist care remains available for people living with incurable illness across the region. We received the generous gift from the League of Friends of Ludlow Hospital in recognition of the care we provide to people across South Shropshire…. Read more »
People living with Huntington’s disease will have better access to care thanks to our year-long project. At Severn Hospice, we had noticed that very few people with Huntington’s disease, a progressive condition that affects the brain and nervous system, were being referred to our services, despite the wide range of support we can provide. After… Read more »
Sun-soaked crowds made a massive splash for charity after a two-day dragon boat racing event on the River Severn at Shrewsbury. Our annual Dragon Boat Festival attracted thousands to the riverside as dozens of teams battled it out in 40ft dragon boats, racing between the town’s two boathouses. From superheroes and Vikings to colourful crayons… Read more »
One of Shrewsbury’s popular summer spectacles is ready to make waves as the Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival returns to the River Severn in July – with organisers predicting another action-packed weekend on the water. Our much-loved festival takes place on July 18 and 19 and is already proving a huge hit with more than… Read more »
Supporters are being invited to step up for us this summer as our popular walking challenge returns with a brand-new summer twist. The Severn Hospice ‘Walk in our shoes’ challenge encourages participants to take on a daily step goal while raising vital funds for the care we provides to local people living with incurable illness…. Read more »
A Shropshire man who cycled more than 300 miles from London to Paris to support us is encouraging others to sign up and “step out of their comfort zone”. Patrick Murphy, known as Paddy, took on the four-day challenge for us after his father-in-law David received our specialist care. Paddy described the bike ride experience… Read more »
Plant lovers, families and anyone in search of a charming day out are invited to explore the beautiful grounds of Severn Hospice as our much-loved Open Gardens events return this summer. Taking place on Sunday 24 May at Apley Castle and Sunday 7 June at Bicton Heath (10am–4pm), the events offer a rare opportunity to… Read more »
A volunteer at our Wem shop has found love after loss, meeting his fiancée while giving back to the service that once supported him and his family. Brian Burns, an Environmental Health and Safety Manager, began volunteering at our shop in Wem after his wife of more than 40 years sadly passed away from cancer…. Read more »
