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Category: General News

Shooting Star House shone brightly at Glow event

Shooting Star House, for the first time, was recently transformed into a glowing sensory sensation, for families to enjoy together! UV lights set the scene with glowing props and accessories at

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Jog on January

Jog on January is about doing just a little but enjoying it a lot! Set yourself a challenge to complete in January whilst raising money for Phyllis Tuckwell to help us care for more patients and

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Ice skating fun at Hampton Court Palace

Last week supported families embraced the festive season by joining in at Hampton Court Palace for a special evening of ice skating fun. Imogen's parents said, "For the first time, in

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Shooting Star Children’s Hospices launch Christmas tree collection

Shooting Star Children's Hospice have announced their first ever local Christmas tree collection and recycling service. In return for a small donation, which will go towards us supporting

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Get Festive with Christmas Lights Tour

Get in the festive mood with Phyllis Tuckwell’s spectacular Christmas Lights Tour! Phyllis Tuckwell has compiled a selection of some of the best Christmas house light displays across West

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Light up a Life with Phyllis Tuckwell

On Sunday 4th December we come together to remember loved ones in Phyllis Tuckwell's annual Light up a Life service. Throughout the service, we will sing carols, listen to readings and watch as

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Jake’s story – supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

When Jake was just two, his parents, Karen and Scott, were told their middle child had a metabolic disorder fucosidosis and wouldn’t live past his 5th birthday. Now, with Jake aged 16, mum Karen

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Cliff’s Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

“You get the most wonderful feeling when you go to the Hospice,” says Cliff, one of our Living Well patients, and his wife Janet agrees. “It’s a warm, cheerful, caring, happy place. You

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Anais’ story – supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Nine-year-old Anais has been supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since she was two months old. Anais comes to the hospice for respite stays, giving her a chance to play and enjoy all

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