Family raises vital funds for Severn Hospice in memory of Sarah 23 August 2024 When Sarah Thomas was diagnosed with cancer, her family knew they were facing one of the most challenging times of their lives. After receiving the news that no further treatment was possible, Sarah found comfort at Severn Hospice, and ever since,… Read more »
13 August 2024 A substantial bequest to six healthcare charities has funded ground-breaking research and end-of- life care. David Ivor Jones of Aethnen, Llanfechain, Powys passed away aged 88 in 2018. His estate has now concluded, and in his will Ivor, as he was always known left a bequest to Severn Hospice and to five… Read more »
7 August 2024 Golf lovers are being urged to get in the swing and tee off in support of us at our inaugural corporate golf tournament. The golf day is set to take place on September 25 at the renowned Hawkstone Park Golf Club, Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury. Teams will take to the course to play 18… Read more »
26 July 2024 A Newport charity has helped Severn Hospice with a £3,000 donation to benefit local people living with incurable illness. The gift from the Roddam Charity to Severn Hospice is the latest in long years of support, and will be used for patients staying at our Telford site. Susie Foster, our trusts and… Read more »
22 July 2024 Our flagship fundraiser was ‘one to remember’ – thanks to our supporters who made a difference. Our Dragon Boat Festival took place last weekend and the water-based fun proved to be a huge hit with spectators, competitors and passers-by. We have held Dragons for more than 20 years and this year’s took… Read more »
12 July 2024 Dozens of teams are poised to make a record-breaking splash when they take part in our flagship fundraiser next weekend. We are marking its 35th anniversary this year and is hoping the milestone will inspire teams taking part in its Dragon Boat Festival to raise even more sponsorship. Held on the river… Read more »
10 July 2024 Will you join our step challenge to support our care and help us mark our 35th anniversary? Every year, our nurses and care teams walk an average of 10,000 steps a day while providing specialist support that means so much to local people who need it. None of this would happen without… Read more »
1 July 2024 Visitors to our hospice can access a newly created woodland area thanks to a generous donation from a Shropshire support group. Shrewsbury and District Breathing Club recently made a generous donation to us which has allowed us to create a calm and beautiful woodland area at our hospice site in Bicton for… Read more »
03 June 2024 Our volunteers will be tucking into thank you treats all this week as part of a national celebration to recognise the contribution they make to local communities. This year we are marking our 35th anniversary, so our support for National Volunteers’ Week this year has even more significance. Volunteers have been central… Read more »
03 June 2024 We are working with a Shropshire Council-run veterans’ organisation to provide a ’safe space’ where former members of the Armed Forces can meet to swap information and ideas. Our community engagement lead Deb Wallace has liaised with Sarah Kerr, Shropshire Council’s Armed Forces outreach coordinator following a successful collaboration when we signed… Read more »
