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We like to keep you up to date with the latest news form the hospices, events and winners stories. If you have a story or event you would like to share with us please do get in touch, we love to hear from our members.

Month: October 2020

Spooktacular Halloween hospice fun

Some supported children who have been at the hospice for respite care have been getting into the Halloween spirit recently with some fab-boo-lously fun and sensory activities. The

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Phyllis Tuckwell’s annual Light up a Life

We are delighted to announce that Phyllis Tuckwell's annual Light up a Life memorial event will be returning for another year. This year’s virtual event will be live streamed from Guildford

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Pumpkin decoration competition

The hampers are ready for the winners of the Shooting Star Children's Hospices Prize Pumpkin competition. All you need to do to get your hands on a hamper is purchase an entry online,

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Virtual London Marathon Helps Local Hospice Care

Tom Clayton took part in the virtual London marathon in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. Sunday 4th October saw thousands of runners take on the 26.2 miles of the London marathon, on their

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Shooting Star Christmas Cards

Shooting Star Children's Hospices Christmas Cards now on sale www.shootingstar.org.uk/product-category/christmas-cards/ There are a range of designs to

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Lorea’s Story – Supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

When Lorea was a baby she hardly ate, was always crying and slept all the time. Already having a healthy two-year-old girl, Amaia, parents Maite and Adrian just felt something wasn’t

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Roger’s Story

A keen runner, swimmer and cyclist, Roger was used to keeping fit and active. “We would take the grandchildren swimming,” he remembers, “and go cycling on Sunday

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Masks needed!

Mask stocks are running low now, if anyone has any handmade masks that are already made or you would be happy to make some more we would be extremely grateful. You can drop then to

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This is what is takes!

Shooting Star Children's Hospice have produced this short video to show the support they gave families over the first six months of lockdown. This is what it takes to deliver hospice care to

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We all scream for Ice Cream!

Even though it’s cold and wet now, a bit of summer is here to stay at Shooting Star Children's Hospices thanks to this amazing giant ice cream van. The children staying at the hospice for

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