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Category: General News

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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Bowling with family support team

Shooting Star Children's Hospices supported siblings enjoyed a fun morning of bowling with the family support team.   After some very competitive games, they finished by all

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David’s Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

Phyllis Tuckwell's chaplain helped Emma and her fiancé Neil to organise a wedding blessing so that David could be part of the celebrations. As well as providing medical, nursing and

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Ayden’s story supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Both Shooting Star Children's Hospices have specially adapted hydrotherapy pools, available for the whole family to come and have fun, memorable experiences and enjoy the many physical benefits

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Adam’s Story – Supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

“Gem was an incredibly kind and generous lady,” said Adam. “She was genuinely selfless, and brought much light, warmth and love to so many people. She simply made everything in life seem

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