The Pontesbury Potter is back on and set for Saturday 1 April, after the threat of snow and ice scuppered our original plans. Last week’s wintry weather and warnings of more to come put paid to our 13-mile Pontesbury Potter sponsored walk as we feared it was too risky for the hundreds of walkers…
We are sorry to say that we have been forced to reschedule our planned sponsored walk event this weekend as the region sits under an amber weather warning for snow and ice. Jess Druce, area fundraiser for Severn Hospice, said: “We’ve had to call itthis morning so our lovely supporters aren’t left hanging on. The… Read more »
Fearless fundraisers have braved a walk over burning embers to raise thousands of pounds. Cheering family and friends ringed the mini-arena set up at Albrighton Hall Hotel as 60 walkers stepped over the coals. So far their efforts have raised more than £20,000, all of which will support families living with incurable illness in Shropshire,… Read more »
This week Severn Hospice picked up the keys to its new shop in Oakengates. Moving just six doors up Market Street, we will be transforming the former estate agents into a bright and welcoming space which will show off homeware, clothing and accessories. The shop is due to open in May once the builders, decorators… Read more »
Severn Hospice has been working collaboratively with a local college by offering their students who have learning disabilities work placements. George Weston is 22. He comes from Hampshire and is a full-time student studying hospitality and food at Derwen College, near Oswestry. During term-time he works one day a week at Refresh at Severn Hospice:… Read more »
A ground-breaking role has been created in a bid to forge links with, and provide care for, people from under-represented communities. The start of 2023 was an exciting time for former Outreach nurse Deb Wallace when she took up her new post as Community Engagement Lead. Strategy “As well as being new for me, it’s… Read more »
Our very own medical director will show he is not afraid to feel the heat when he takes part in an event next month. Professor Derek Willis will be stepping up when he takes part in our exciting Fire Walk event on February 25. And he is asking hospice supporters to get behind him with… Read more »
An annual festive fundraiser organised by the Rotary Clubs of Telford District led to a donation of £20,000 for us. For 27 years, the clubs have raised funds for Severn Hospice with their Tree of Light, which stands in Telford’s shopping centre over the Christmas period. Last week, Peter Seaward, club committee chairman and other… Read more »
School-leavers, jobseekers and college and university graduates are being promised a showcase of 100 roles when we hold our first-ever careers fair. The fair will be held at our hospice site in Bicton, Shrewsbury on January 18 between 3-7pm. While we provide outstanding palliative care on our wards, with our hospice at home nurses and… Read more »
Christmas cheer will last a little longer, thanks to our scheme to help people who’ve received something from Santa that wasn’t quite right. Our shops will reopen their doors from Wednesday 28 December as ‘re-gifting hubs’ – allowing supporters to donate presents they are not planning to keep. Re-gifting “Re-gifting through our shops is a… Read more »
