Topic: News

Getting ourselves ready for the future of hospice care

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Our preparations to be ready for the future of hospice care have been approved by planners in Telford. We want to add to facilities at our Telford and Shrewsbury bases so they complement much better our community-based services; eight out of ten patients cared for by us are now looked after in their own homes…. Read more »

Cinderella Midnight Walk success

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It was a fairytale ending for more than 300 fundraisers who stepped out in style on Saturday night to support our Cinderella Midnight Walk in Telford. The promenading princesses – it was a ladies-only event – are expected to raise more than £30,000 when all their sponsorship has been collected and combined with the total… Read more »

BT lend a hand in the garden

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On a gloriously sunny day in May a team of nine volunteers from BT Fleet, part of the BT Group, spent the day volunteering in the award-winning gardens at our hospice in Telford. This was the second year the team, made up of volunteers from across the country, swapped their regular jobs for a day… Read more »

£5,000 up for grabs in Severn Hospice Summer Raffle

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We are hoping to spread a little sunshine by giving our supporters the chance to win up to £5,000 this summer. Our annual Summer Raffle has now launched and we are asking local people to make a difference to our patients by purchasing tickets for the bumper draw. Money raised from raffle ticket sales will… Read more »

Book to raise funds for Severn Hospice

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A Shropshire based writer has written a touching tribute to her late husband, which is now available to buy, with all proceeds being donated to Severn Hospice. Christina Graham has written the novel entitled ‘Reiver’ in memory of her husband Robert. The book has gone on sale to raise funds for our hospice, as we… Read more »

Stride out in support of Severn

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We are asking local people to step forward and stride out to raise money for Severn Hospice. Our 17-mile Severn Stride returns on September 9 – with scores of people set to ramble or run from our hospice at Bicton Heath in Shrewsbury to our hospice at Apley Castle, Telford. Fundraising Officer Hannah Gamston said… Read more »

Au revoir to London to Paris cyclists

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A group of amateur cyclists are setting out on an epic journey in order to raise vital funds our hospice. The cyclists will be pedalling from London to Paris from 19th April to 23rd April  in order to support our care for the thousands of families across Shropshire and Mid Wales living with life limiting… Read more »

Flying High for Severn Hospice

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Saturday 25th March was a gloriously sunny day and our Severn Hospice Skydivers were flying high with perfect visibility as they enjoyed a once in a lifetime experience. Team Severn Hospice arrived at midday at Whitchurch Dropzone, Tilstock Airfield, to sign in ready for safety instructions. After a thorough briefing the team waited in the… Read more »

Swapping Dentistry for Disney at our Cinderella Midnight Walks

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Swapping Dentistry for Disney at our Cinderella Midnight Walks A dental practice in Shrewsbury is swapping dental scrubs for tiaras and trainers after employees signed up to take part in our Cinderella Midnight Walks in Shrewsbury on 8 April. Six women from Esthetique Dental Practice in Sansaw Business Park will be taking part in our… Read more »

Caring Kendrah to celebrate 7th Birthday with Severn Hospice

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A kind-hearted schoolgirl from Telford is planning to celebrate her seventh birthday by fundraising for our hospice instead of having a party and presents with her friends. Kendrah Knight is going to spend her special day at our Colour Run on June 10th at Telford Town Park and instead of receiving birthday presents she is… Read more »