Latest News

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.

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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Running Santas Support Phyllis!

Chilly evenings and falling leaves can only mean one thing – Christmas is on its way! This year, Phyllis Tuckwell’s annual Santa Fun Runs are going virtual, so you can complete your festive

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Get Quizzy with Phyllis Tuckwell

Phyllis Tuckwell’s virtual quizzes are returning for the autumn, so round up your team, log on, and get your thinking caps on.   The quizzes will take place monthly, on Wednesdays

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Volunteers Needed at Phyllis Tuckwell!

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care is looking for more volunteers to help it provide its vital care for patients and families who are living with an advanced or terminal illness, such as

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Art with heart

Callie, who is now 4 years old, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, where the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. In her first few years of life she needed multiple open

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