Families attending a Christmas event to remember loved ones are being offered a free shuttlebus to take them there. Severn Hospice’s annual Lights of Love marks its 25th anniversary on Sunday 3 December and brings together families and friends for a poignant candlelit service of carols, music and readings, culminating in the lighting of a… Read more »
Thank you for supporting us at Lights of Love 2023. The event has now been held but you can still dedicate a light to someone you love by using the link below. If you would like to see the programme, use the link below. Our Lights of Love tree shines brightly for the memory of… Read more »
More patients who need specialist hospice care will be able to stay at home in future, thanks to changes we’re making to our services. We care for people living with incurable illness from across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales of which four out of five patients are cared for at home. And from… Read more »
The mayor of Shrewsbury has officially opened the town’s newest charity shop. Councillor Becky Wall cut the ribbon at our 31st shop which is in Bicton Heath. Retired Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Sir Algernon Heber-Percy, who is also the charity’s president, was also present along with our chief executive Heather Tudor, head of retail Carla… Read more »
The Mayor of Great Dawley is gearing up for a marathon bike ride in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for us. On September 8, Councillor Ian Preece will begin his cycle journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats, and he aims to do it in 99 hours. Record The traditional distance by… Read more »
We have recognised our most committed staff and volunteers at a special long service awards ceremony. At a series of celebratory afternoon teas, we have praised the longstanding dedication, loyalty and contributions of 95 longest-serving staff and volunteers who have collectively devoted an impressive 895 years between them. Each year, we thank team members who… Read more »
Finishing touches are being made to a former Shrewsbury hair salon in preparation for the opening of our 31st shop. We are all set to open our newest shop, which will be at Bicton Heath. Severn Hospice already has 30 other shops spread across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales including a large furniture… Read more »
An oarsome weekend of fun on the River Severn was the order of the day when we held its headline fundraising event of the summer. Dozens of boats took to the waters between the Pengwern and Shrewsbury School boat clubs in Shrewsbury on Saturday and Sunday as part of our Dragon Boat festival. Carnival There… Read more »
Shropshire’s High Sheriff has praised the work of our staff and volunteers after seeing first-hand how we work together to help more than 3,000 families a year living with incurable illness. Lasting impression High Sheriff Mandy Thorn MBE, DL has extensive experience in the care sector and was invited to the hospice to see for… Read more »
There really is a ‘tail’ to tell about two of our most recognisable volunteers. Malcolm Dunbar has been visiting our hospice in Shrewsbury since 2019 and is always accompanied by his faithful friend Rufus. Companionship Apart from an enforced break during the pandemic, the pair can be found each Thursday morning on Perry ward, where… Read more »
