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 »
We honoured our dedicated volunteers with special afternoon tea events, celebrating those who have given years of service to our charity. Held at both the Bicton and Apley sites, the events honoured more than 120 long-serving volunteers, celebrating milestones ranging from five to 30 years with certificates and commemorative badges. They also provided an opportunity… 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 »
We are celebrating the incredible contribution of our volunteers during Volunteers’ Week, including one special family where three generations volunteer side by side. From 1 to 7 June, we are joining the UK-wide campaign recognising the vital role volunteers play in supporting charities and local communities. Welcoming Among those being celebrated this year are Abbie,… Read more »
The wildlife and flora of our hospice gardens have been brought indoors and closer to patients thanks to the artistry of a member of our design team. Graphic designer Gemma Gould has created a two-storey high mural to adorn the walls of our Perry Ward, as part of a major £3 million overhaul. Inspiration Taking… Read more »
Care for patients at our Shrewsbury hospice has been ‘future-proofed for decades’ following completion of a major £3 million modernisation and improvement project. We are set to reopen our Perry Ward at our Bicton base after a year-long construction programme that has seen the building extended, patient rooms enlarged, a brand-new roof installed and plumbing… 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 »
You may see some of our nurses out and about in Shopshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales this week helping to dispel myths about hospice care. Taking part in a special ‘Shop Swap’ initiative, our nurses are visiting our community shops across the region to help dispel common myths about hospice care and encourage open conversations about death and dying. The visits form part… 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 »
