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‘Vera’ officially opens Godalming shop

Brenda Blethyn, star of the hit drama 'Vera' officially opened Shooting Star Children's Hospices Godalming shop and visited the Surrey hospice, Christopher's, alongside singer/songwriter, Julie

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Messy fun at Siblings Day

Supported and bereaved siblings explored their range of emotions during a therapeutic ‘Messy Feelings’ days at Shooting Star House last week. Organised by the Therapies Team, children

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Student Volunteers Support Hospice Care

12th-18th February is Student Volunteering Week, and local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell, which supports those living with an advanced or terminal illness, would like to take this

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Phyllis Tuckwell’s Open Gardens back for 2024!

It may be cold and wet outside, but spring will be here before we know it, bringing with it colourful flowers, beautiful sunshine and Phyllis Tuckwell’s 2024 Open Gardens

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New specialist bereavement service launched

As part of Shooting Star Children's Hospices strategy to reach every family that needs help, families of babies or children who have died suddenly, and not just those previous known to the

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Phyllis Tuckwell Support for Carers

Looking after a loved one who is ill can be hard, and it’s important that their carers are supported too. Local charity Phyllis Tuckwell, which provides Hospice Care for people who are living

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Bereavement group to support parents

Phyllis Tuckwell's bereavement group to support parents whose adult child has died from an advanced or terminal illness will start again on Thursday, 18th January. Email pafs@pth.org.uk or call

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An ‘ice’ time had by all!

Shooting Star Children's Hospices Christmas festivities got off to a skate start with our much-loved annual trip to the ice rink at Hampton Court Palace, where families could enjoy some exclusive

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The stars came out to shine at The Shooting Star Ball

The Shooting Star Ball, celebrated its 19th year, as 350 guests arrived at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, hosted by Patrons Jackie and Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen. Guests were entertained by a surprise

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Phyllis Tuckwell Needs Helps Filling Spiritual Care Baskets

Could you help fill Phyllis Tuckwell’s spiritual care baskets? These baskets are kept on its In-Patient Unit, where it cares for patients who are in their last days of life. They contain small,

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