30.08.2024 Shoppers in Welshpool have voted the Severn Hospice outlet as one of their favourites – and now our Welshpool shop is in the running for a top national award. Severn Hospice shop on High Street has been shortlisted for The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award. The new award is a part of the Charity… 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 »
14 May 2024 Gardeners and plant lovers are being invited to two special days this month as we open our gates to our award-winning gardens. The hospice sites at both Telford and Shrewsbury will be open for visitors to explore and enjoy our extensive grounds that have been designed especially to create a comforting, calming… Read more »
More than 400 people took to the Shropshire Hills and stepped up in support of our hospice on Saturday. Pontesbury Potter is our longstanding fundraising event and helps raise thousands of pounds towards our care for local people living with incurable illness. Inspirational The event, which started at Mary Webb School and Science College, raised… Read more »
Festive fundraisers at primary schools, nurseries and sports clubs have raised more than £10,000 to help our hospice charity. More than 1,900 children aged 3-11 from across the region took to the playground and sports field in support of our Rudolph Relay campaign. And so far, more than £10,000 has been raised to support our… Read more »
We are looking for new recruits to join our army of volunteers and are hosting two open days to show how people can help. “It’s the most rewarding resolution you can make for a new year,” said Samantha Bragg, who is looking after our volunteer drive. “Our volunteers are so important to us and are… Read more »
Shoppers are being urged to celebrate the spirit of Christmas by making second-hand their first choice as they get ready for the festive season. Our retail teams from our 31 community shops across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales are gearing up for a busy time in the lead up to Christmas. Turn gifts… 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 »
Fundraisers in Telford have been thanked for a £21,000 donation ‘which couldn’t have come at a better time’ for us. The four Rotary clubs in Telford chose us to benefit from their annual Tree of Light fundraising campaign. And thanks to their commitment and support – and despite the pandemic – they successfully matched last… Read more »
Staff are going the extra mile to keep Christmas magical for families living with incurable illness. In the days leading up to 25 December, our hospice normally becomes a hub of festive activities as patients and relatives come together and celebrate. Choirs and school pupils usually visit wards and sing carols, families can request special… Read more »
