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Walking talking group for the bereaved marks fifth anniversary
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Walking talking group for the bereaved marks fifth anniversary

A support group for recently bereaved families is celebrating its fifth anniversary after helping people find comfort, companionship and understanding following the loss of a loved one.

9 Jun 2026

Cancer charity receives ‘the best birthday present’ with £1 million triumph
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Cancer charity receives ‘the best birthday present’ with £1 million triumph

Charity bosses have hailed the community for helping reach the first £1 million milestone of its £5 million cancer appeal – just in time for its birthday celebrations.

6 Jun 2026

Businesses join Telford MP in World Cup sweepstake for local charity
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Businesses join Telford MP in World Cup sweepstake for local charity

Telford MP Shaun Davies brought together 48 local businesses to donate and take part in a World Cup sweepstake in support of the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal.

3 Jun 2026

Cyclists gear up for a summer challenge to support older people
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Cyclists gear up for a summer challenge to support older people

Following the success of last year’s inaugural ride, Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is inviting cycling enthusiasts of all abilities to take part in an exciting charity bike ride this summer.

3 Jun 2026

Antiques experts to value items at Lingen Davies wine and cheese fundraiser
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Antiques experts to value items at Lingen Davies wine and cheese fundraiser

Two experts from Halls | The Auction House in Shrewsbury will be providing valuations for jewellery, watches, silver and small, portable items at a charity cheese and wine event being organised by Lingen Davies Cancer Support next month.

1 Jun 2026

24 Hour running challenge for Shropshire Mental Health Support
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24 Hour running challenge for Shropshire Mental Health Support

A Shropshire man, James Morgan, is set to embark on a personal ultra-distance run in aid of Shropshire Mental Health Support.

31 May 2026

Cancer charity makes £1 million birthday wish
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Cancer charity makes £1 million birthday wish

The region’s primary cancer charity is calling for immediate community support in bid to reach the first £1 million mark of an appeal before its birthday next week.

30 May 2026

Shropshire County Cricket Club proud to be supporting Severn Hospice again this season
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Shropshire County Cricket Club proud to be supporting Severn Hospice again this season

Shropshire County Cricket Club is again supporting Severn Hospice this season by displaying the charity’s logo on the playing shirts for the team's National Counties Cricket Association Championship fixtures.

27 May 2026

£3 million investment safeguards patient care at Severn Hospice in Shrewsbury
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£3 million investment safeguards patient care at Severn Hospice in Shrewsbury

Care for patients at Severn Hospice in Shrewsbury has been 'future-proofed for decades' following completion of a major £3 million modernisation and improvement project.

25 May 2026

Bake sale raises hundreds for Telford charity
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Bake sale raises hundreds for Telford charity

Aspiring chefs at Telford College raised more than £700 for charity by cooking up a mouthwatering menu of treats for a fundraising bake sale.

22 May 2026

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity marks 35 years of lifesaving service
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity marks 35 years of lifesaving service

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is today celebrating 35 years of providing vital pre-hospital emergency care across the Midlands, marking the milestone anniversary.

21 May 2026

Cancer charity celebrates Sunflower Sprint success
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Cancer charity celebrates Sunflower Sprint success

Organisers of a themed colour run inspired by the charity’s largest ever appeal are ‘completely overwhelmed’ after raising over £40,000 to grow cancer services across the region.

21 May 2026

Little Stars launches Wear Stars 4 Little Stars Week 2026
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Little Stars launches Wear Stars 4 Little Stars Week 2026

Shropshire charity Little Stars calls on businesses, schools and the community to Wear Stars for local children this June.

20 May 2026

Shropshire charity light display smashes Guinness World Record
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Shropshire charity light display smashes Guinness World Record

A Shropshire resident has received official confirmation that his festive creativity has earned him a place in the history books, after smashing the Guinness World Record for the largest snowflake ornament.

18 May 2026

Over 3,500 bikers to take part in today's Bike4Life Ride Out
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Over 3,500 bikers to take part in today's Bike4Life Ride Out

Today marks the return of the annual Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival, one of the UK’s largest and most celebrated two-wheeled spectacles.

17 May 2026

Shropshire schoolgirl takes on inspiring charity challenge
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Shropshire schoolgirl takes on inspiring charity challenge

A determined 10-year-old from Shropshire is taking on an inspiring challenge to raise money for two charities very close to her heart.

14 May 2026

Furrows to host charity test drive supporting Severn Hospice
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Furrows to host charity test drive supporting Severn Hospice

Furrows Shrewsbury and Telford dealerships are hosting a fundraising initiative later this week, inviting Shropshire motorists to help raise vital funds for Severn Hospice simply by getting behind the wheel.

13 May 2026

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity calls for volunteers for new Market Drayton store
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity calls for volunteers for new Market Drayton store

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to open a brand-new shop in Market Drayton on 29th May and is calling on local people to join its volunteer team ahead of the launch.

13 May 2026

Help save lives with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Summer Raffle
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Help save lives with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Summer Raffle

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is offering the chance to win a £3,000 top prize in its Summer Raffle, as the charity marks 35 years of lifesaving service.

12 May 2026

Royal event planner to tell extraordinary life story at Shrewsbury event
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Royal event planner to tell extraordinary life story at Shrewsbury event

An exciting event this October will delve into the extraordinary life of a former Telford schoolboy now in charge of major Royal events such as King Charles’ Coronation.

11 May 2026

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