Three of our dedicated volunteers who have been helping in one of our charity shops for 90 years between them have been honoured for their hard work. Audrey Evans, Sylvia Pritchard and Connie Bicknell volunteer at our Wyle Cop shop in Shrewsbury and started working for us back in 1989. Now, three decades on, their… Read more »
Mike Lauriello has experienced first-hand the ‘exceptional’ care families receive at Severn Hospice after the two people closest to him were looked after by us. His wife of 34 years, Suzanne, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and underwent extensive surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She was told her cancer was incurable and died in… Read more »
A team of fundraising superheroes are preparing to conquer Shropshire’s biggest inflatable obstacle course Kapow! in memory of a close friend and family member. David Riley died last year, aged 43, after receiving ‘phenomenal’ end-of-life care with us following diagnosis of an aggressive brain tumour. Now his wife Emily Riley will lead her team Riley’s… Read more »
Great-grandparents Jean and Doug Edge were happily married for more than 60 years and their family will never forget the special memories they have of them. The couple, from Shrewsbury, received end-of-life care with us within the space of just a year after both being diagnosed with cancer. For their daughter, Elaine Shaw, saying goodbye… Read more »
A pair of daredevil Severn Hospice nurses are taking the plunge as fundraisers by jumping out of an aeroplane at 10,000ft to raise vital funds for us. Ward colleagues Jo Hornsey and Rachel Preece will brave the breath-taking charity challenge at Tilstock Airfield, near Whitchurch, on 23 March. The daring duo, who work on our Shrewsbury… Read more »
Hundreds of pounds have been donated to Severn Hospice in tribute to a West End actor who died in our care. Richard Swerrun received end-of-life care at our hospice in Bicton, Shrewsbury. He was known for playing Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s popular production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat across the UK. Richard will… Read more »
Brides-to-be are being invited to get their hands on their dream dress while supporting local causes at a unique wedding fair. Couples set to tie the knot will be able to browse a selection of vintage and pre-loved dresses, occasion wear, men’s suits and accessories at Y Plas in Machynlleth. The New To You Wedding… Read more »
“I will never forget having a laugh with dad; he always acted silly around me,” said 10 year-old Chloe Powell, whose dad Adrian died in our care. “We would go on long walks together, until he couldn’t walk very far – then we would lie in bed and watch films together and listen to music…. Read more »
Tea and cake were on the cards when colleagues threw a surprise celebration ahead of one of our long serving volunteer’s 90th birthday. When kind-hearted Joan Sadler was at work during her usual Tuesday morning shift, little did she know her hospice colleagues were preparing a secret party for her. Staff and volunteers gathered at… Read more »
Residents are being urged to support our new charity shop when it opens its doors to the community later this year. We are expanding with a new store in the Monkmoor area of Shrewsbury, which will be our fifth to open in the town. A recruitment drive is currently under way with two jobs up for… Read more »
