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Shop & Support

With Christmas shopping moving more online this year there are some wonderful supporters offering donations  to Shooting Star Children's Hospices when you purchase their

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Phyllis Tuckwell Appeals For Help To Make Christmas Special

Although the world may be a very different place this Christmas, Phyllis Tuckwell will continue to offer the same supportive and end of life care.   Phyllis Tuckwell is facing the toughest

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Congratulations to our Early Draw Winner

We spoke to our winning member today and they were very pleased to be receiving £100 M&S voucher in time for Christmas. “ I am just stunned, I never win anything. We support Phyllis

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Christmas Shop From Home With Phyllis Tuckwell’s Virtual Market

 Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care may not be able to hold its traditional Christmas Fayre this year, due to Covid, but that won’t stop it getting in the festive spirit! This year it’s organised

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Someone Special To Me

The Coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down and affected everyone, none more so than those coming to terms with the death of a loved one. In normal times, this can be an

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Fireworks night excitement

Shooting Star Children's Hospices made sure the 5th of November was a night to remember for the children currently staying at the hospice with lots of firework and autumnal fun! The

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Have a Laugh with Tuckwell Tasks

With many people now working from home, and social distancing rules separating those who are still going into work, offices are no longer the busy, bustling places they used to be. For those who

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

Nicholas was born eight weeks premature, with a chromosomal abnormality. He was later diagnosed with lymphoedema, a chronic condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues. It develops

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Virtual Light up a Life Service to be Livestreamed

With Christmas approaching, many of us find our thoughts turning to loved ones whom we would usually spend the festive season with, but who are no longer with us. Traditionally at this time of

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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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