Topic: News

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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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Severn Hospice brings back popular step challenge

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Our much-loved step challenge is back this September – and we’re calling on supporters to get involved again. Our nurses and care teams walk an average of 10,000 steps a day caring for patients and their families. And now, we’re inviting the local community to ‘walk in our shoes’ for a month and take on… 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 »

Hospice chaplain looks back

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Our hospice chaplain who has provided spiritual care and support to thousands of patients and their families has bid farewell to colleagues after 30 years. Harry Edwards was our first chaplain and will be a familiar face to anyone who’s attended our Christmas Lights of Love service at any time in the last 25 years…. 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 »