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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Hundreds of people came together for Severn Hospice’s inaugural Shimmer Walk – a poignant and uplifting event to honour loved ones and raise funds for the charity’s work supporting families across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Mid Wales. Over 250 walkers set off from Charlton School in Wellington, Telford following a 5km route that took… Read more »
A hospice nurse has a new role cut out for her – becoming the face of our fundraising raffle and a special £5,000 summer draw. Abi White, who cares for patients here at Severn Hospice, stepped up to be the model for a life-size cut-out which will tour our shops and events this summer, encouraging… Read more »
