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We have recognised our most dedicated and committed staff and volunteers at an annual awards ceremony.  A series of special afternoon teas were held this month to celebrate the efforts of its longest serving staff and volunteers – who between them have given more than 820 years’ service.  Amongst those receiving their certificates and badges...

Staff and volunteers at a Shropshire charity are delighted that a fundraising event, which took place on Saturday and Sunday after a two-year break, was such a hit.  Severn Hospice’s Dragon boat festival took place at the Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury and attracted record crowds.  Spectators lined the banks of the river or watched...

We are counting down to our first mass participation event to take place since 2019.  And it is full steam ahead for this year’s weekend-long festival, which takes place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury.  More than 30 teams will take to the water in heats in 40ft long...

We have made an urgent call for volunteers to transport its patients to and from appointments.  We rely on volunteers to take patients without transport to and from their much-needed clinic and consultation appointments.  But since the pandemic, the number of volunteer drivers has dropped and now things are reaching a critical stage.  Last year,...

A retired Army major is hoping to raise vital funds for charity with a 24-hour musical extravaganza.  Guy Booth is organising the event to raise funds for Severn Hospice and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.  His wife Kelly, 47, was diagnosed with MND in February and has been receiving care from the hospice ever since. ...