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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: February 2023

Bereavement group to support parents

Phyllis Tuckwell are offering a bereavement group to support parents whose adult child has died from an advanced or terminal illness. The group runs for six sessions, 2-4pm on alternate

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A fun day for bereaved and supported siblings

Shooting Star Children's Hospices bereaved and supported sibling’s day was tremendously fun for all those who attended. With the bereaved siblings day and supported siblings day being on

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Special opportunities for ‘Just Juniors’

Just juniors buckled up and prepared for blast-off in their rocket on a multisensory exploration of the solar system with a fully immersive space experience. These Just Junior events are

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Plant Sale Will Help You Get Ready For Spring

Get your garden ready for spring with Phyllis Tuckwell’s plant sales! These monthly sales are starting early this year, with the first held on Sunday 5th March, from 10am-1pm, at Phyllis

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Bereaved siblings day

Over half-term Shooting Star Children's Hospices invited  bereaved siblings to Shooting Star House for an 'Earth, wind and fire' themed day.   The first activity of the

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Fred and Wayne’s Story

"There are a lot of things that he hasn’t shown any interest in before, but coming along to the Hospice and experiencing them for the first time, suddenly he’s interested in them. He’s keen

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Volunteer drivers needed!

Phyllis Tuckwell are always looking for more wonderful volunteer drivers, to pick patients up from their homes and take them to  Living Well sessions at the Hospice and Beacon Centre, and back

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£1,000 winner!

Congratulations to one of our £1,000 winners! "I have been a supporter of Shooting Star Chase Children's’ Hospice since I was invited to become a Trustee in 2004 and appreciate the vital role

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