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Children speak about bereavement on Channel 5 News
Children speak to 5 News about bereavement and the support from Primrose Hospice....
Read More‘Happy tears’ as Sharon appointed ambassador
“Primrose Hospice has become a massive part of our lives."...
Read MoreFrontline staff given vaccine and weekly Covid tests
Primrose's frontline care and family support staff have been given their first vaccine dose and weekly Covid testing....
Read MoreGardening volunteers awarded for 25 years’ service
Linda and Millie have dedicated 25 years to Primrose Hospice's gardens....
Read MoreLockdown 3: How this affects Primrose Hospice
How Lockdown 3 has affected Primrose Hospice. Your questions answered....
Read MorePrimrose’s charity shops temporarily closed
Primrose Hospices charity shops temporarily closed....
Read MoreVirtual hospice brings festive cheer to patients
Our virtual hospice sessions will also take place in January too....
Read MoreThomas Brothers bless Lights of Love tree
Thomas Brothers held a blessing of their Lights of Love tree....
Read MoreEarly Christmas present thanks to Santa Fun Run
Good news! Registration for Primrose Hospice's Santa Fun Run 2020 has been extended to Friday, December 18....
Read MoreChildren’s books dealing with death and bereavement
Primrose Hospice's Children and Young People's team suggest children's books dealing with death and bereavement....
Read MoreGood news – Primrose’s shops reopen
We look forward to welcoming customers back to our charity shops....
Read MoreHow massage is helping our patients and families
Our Complementary Therapist is teaching families and carers how to carry out massage on patients....
Read MorePrimrose Hospice launches Lights of Love for 2020
PRIMROSE Hospice launches its Lights of Love campaign which has been transformed to keep people safe this year. Everyone is invited to remember...
Read MoreNew Head of Clinical Services appointed
Vanessa Gibson joins the team at Primrose Hospice as Head of Clinical Services....
Read MoreHigh Sheriff visits Primrose for Hospice Care Week
High Sheriff of Worcestershire Mark Jackson visited Primrose Hospice for Hospice Care Week....
Read MoreSolicitors signed up for Make A Will Month in October
Make A Will Month returns in October with Astwood Law and King Will's Wills...
Read MoreSajid Javid MP raises £13,000 at Kew Gardens 10k
PRIMROSE Hospice patron and Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has raised over £13,000 by taking part in the Kew Gardens 10k. Mr Javid took...
Read MoreMusic fans enjoy socially-distanced Orchard Fest
The socially distanced Orchard Fest took place on Saturday in aid of Primrose....
Read MoreWhat you need to know before visiting Primrose Hospice
We know you probably have a few questions about visiting Primrose Hospice following the easing of lockdown measures. Primrose Hospice has taken steps...
Read MoreCatshill FC match cancelled but Primrose still score
Catshill FC Over 50s have had to postpone their annual International Charity match due to Covid 19 restrictions - but Primrose Hospice has...
Read MoreAll Primrose Hospice charity shops reopen
Primrose Hospice's charity shops are all open for business....
Read MoreKai’s 19-hour gaming marathon Facebook Fundraiser
A TEENAGER took part in a 19-hour video game marathon raising money through Facebook Fundraiser after hearing about the increase in demand for...
Read MoreKevin takes on challenge to say thanks for supporting wife
KEVIN Thurman, from Headless Cross, Redditch, hopes to complete a 100k indoor cycle ride in under three hours and will live stream the...
Read MoreHeadless Cross charity shop to reopen to customers
Primrose Hospice is excited to announce that it is planning to reopen its Headless Cross store on Saturday, July 4. And there will...
Read MoreCoronavirus: How Primrose Hospice has risen to the challenge
A statement from Primrose Hospice’s CEO David Burrell. After a frenetic few weeks, we have now entered a stage where we are refining...
Read MorePic-A-Primrose lockdown photography project launched
PHOTOGRAPHERS of all abilities are being asked to take pictures of what lockdown means to them for the Pic-A-Primrose project. Moosecat Creative has...
Read MorePeople wanted for ALM Fitness 12-hour workout
ALM Fitness is holding a 12-hour workout marathon which will raise money for three charities including Primrose Hospice on Saturday. A team of...
Read MoreV-Sprint Cycle Club will cycle 2,600km in 26 hours
Members of V-Sprint Cycle Club will use the virtual cycling app Zwift to take on The 2.6 Challenge for Primrose Hospice....
Read MorePace for Primrose launched as demand surges
People can sign up to Pace for Primrose to do a sponsored run or walk and raise money for hospice care....
Read MorePrimrose’s CEO responds to Government announcement regarding charity funding
David Burrell, CEO of Primrose Hospice, tonight thanked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for announcing funding and paying tribute to charities during tonight’s Government briefing....
Read MorePrimrose Hospice charity shops closed temporarily
Dear customers and supporters, For the health, safety and well-being of our customers, employees, volunteers and communities, Primrose Hospice is temporarily closing all...
Read MoreCoronavirus: A message from Primrose Hospice’s CEO
Information from the Family Support team in response to Covid19 Information from Children and Young People’s Services in response to Covid19 A message...
Read MoreRugby fan back at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways
A RUGBY fan and hospice patient who was having difficulty attending matches was given the VIP treatment thanks to Primrose and Worcester Warriors....
Read MoreCoronavirus: Latest update from Primrose Hospice
Family Support Team -information in response to Covid19 Children and Young People’s Team – information in response to Covid19 At Primrose Hospice and...
Read MoreCoronavirus: A statement from Primrose Hospice
To all our patients, clients, volunteers, visitors and staff We appreciate that this is a worrying time for us all and ensuring the...
Read MoreFootball rivalries put aside for Premier League Pedal
MIDLANDS football fans who work at Mondelez will be putting rivalries aside for charities including Primrose Hospice. Aston Villa supporter Michael Huggins and...
Read MoreWANTED: Brave people to Parachute for Primrose
Brave people looking to take on the ultimate challenge can sign up to take part in Parachute for Primrose. Places are available for...
Read MorePrized pickled onions raise £160 at social club’s disco
A PRIZED jar of homemade pickled onions fetched an incredible £160 during an at a social club’s Christmas disco in aid of Primrose...
Read MoreSlimming World members donate Christmas treats
DETERMINED Slimming World members handed over a mountain of their unwanted Christmas goodies to Primrose Hospice. Fifteen bags and a box crammed full...
Read MoreCharity of the Year: Staff from vietec raise £10k
WING WALKING, golf and a test of knowledge helped a Redditch based ICT specialist vietec raise over £10,000 for their local hospice. Dedicated...
Read MoreSuper sleuths wanted for Murder Mystery Dinner
SUPER sleuths can enjoy a Murder Mystery Dinner and intrigue by order of the Squeaky Blunders on Saturday, February 8. Sarah Harrod, from...
Read MoreClaire Lomas MBE to give inspiring talk
Paralysed campaigner and fundraiser Claire Lomas MBE has been announced as the guest speaker for Primrose Hospice’s Business Breakfast. The 39-year-old will be...
Read MoreParents can pick up preloved uniform in aid of Primrose
A SCHOOLWEAR shop will be selling pre-loved uniform to support hospice care in Bromsgrove. Parents can buy or donate good quality, second-hand school...
Read MoreThomas Brothers lend their support to Lantern Walk
People can enjoy a dusk-lit Lantern Walk around the grounds of Ragley Hall on Saturday, February 1 in aid of Primrose Hospice. Primrose’s...
Read MoreMemory Tree ‘planted’ to remember loved ones
A BEAUTIFUL new Memory Tree has been placed at Primrose Hospice for families to remember a loved one. Ironmonger Steve Webb from SPW...
Read MoreBritain’s Craziest Christmas Lights are back in Finstall
Christmas lights in Finstall will raise cash for Primrose Hospice....
Read MoreHundreds go dashing through park for Santa Fun Run
HUNDREDS of Father Christmases went dashing through Arrow Valley Park to raise money during the Santa Fun Run. The festively dressed runners delivered...
Read MorePrimrose to hold its first ever Carols by Candlelight
MUCH loved Christmas carols, music and readings will help residents remember a loved one during Carols by Candlelight held at Primrose Hospice. Residents...
Read MoreChildren’s choir will delight patients after appeal
A CHILDREN’S choir will add some festive cheer to hospice patients’ Christmas party after an appeal on social media. Children from Hanbury CE...
Read MoreBusinesses raise £18,000 during Corporate Challenge
FIRE walks, wearing yellow and limited-edition badges were just some of the ways businesses raised almost £18,000 during Primrose’s Corporate Challenge. Businesses based...
Read MorePrimrose takes over Radio 2 for Children in Need
FAVOURITE songs chosen by patients, families and volunteers were played on Radio 2 after Primrose took over the station for Children in Need....
Read MoreMorrisons Foundation donates £17,654 to Primrose
MORRISONS Foundation has donated £17,654 to Primrose Hospice, a local charity that provides free care to patients and their families with life limiting...
Read MorePrimrose hopes to reach 200 Santa Fun Run milestone
COULD you be the 200th Father Christmas to sign up to this year’s Primrose Hospice Santa Fun Run? Already, over 170 people have...
Read MoreLive mannequins brighten up Bromsgrove
LIVE mannequins sharing facts about Primrose Hospice were featured in the window of the hospice’s charity shop in Bromsgrove. Shoppers watched as team...
Read MoreDad’s Wing Walk raises over £3,000 in memory of father-in-law
A DAREDEVIL father-of-two raised £3,195 for Primrose Hospice with a ‘crazy’ Wing Walk in memory of his father-in-law. Darren Bullows, from Bromsgrove, wanted...
Read MoreEarly Christmas present for Santa Fun Run
THE Santa Fun Run is under starter’s orders thanks to a generous donation from Central England Co-operative Funeralcare. The popular Christmas event returns...
Read MoreLights of Love campaign 2019 launched
EVERYONE is invited to remember their loved ones during the Lights of Love campaign which launches for 2019. Lights of Love provides a...
Read MoreSajid Javid MP meets patients and bereavement support group
PATIENTS and bereavement support group members met Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid when he visited Primrose Hospice....
Read MoreFather-of-two’s cycle ride in memory of beloved nan
A FATHER of two cycled 100k with six friends in memory of his beloved nan, grandad and father-in-law. Tom Burbridge, from Redditch, decided...
Read MoreTalented musician leaves £15,000 gift in his Will
A TALENTED musician who was cared for by Primrose Hospice has left a generous donation of £15,000 to the charity in his Will....
Read MoreNCS teens organise and hold fundraiser within a week
A DETERMINED group of teens planned and carried out a walking marathon for Primrose Hospice in just five days. The 16-year-olds, who are...
Read MoreWhyFest 2019 will drum up support for Primrose
MUSIC fans young and old can enjoy an afternoon of live music and fundraising at the revamped Why Not Inn. WhyFest 2019 will...
Read MoreLondon Marathon place up for grabs at Primrose Ball
A PLACE in the incredible London Marathon will be up for grabs in the silent auction at Primrose Hospice’s third annual ball. The...
Read MoreHappy memories of the seaside created during Beach Day
HAPPY memories of day trips to the seaside were created for patients as Primrose Hospice was transformed into Bromsgrove-on-Sea. Patients enjoyed beach games,...
Read MoreCorporate Challenge launched at The Orangery
AN AFTERNOON reception helped to launch Primrose Hospice’s Corporate Challenge at The Orangery in Ipsley on Monday. Staff from businesses across Bromsgrove and...
Read MoreSisters inspire Stephen’s mammoth cycle ride from Hull to Hannover
A CYCLIST took on a mammoth ride between two countries to raise money for the hospice which supported his two sisters after they...
Read MoreOver 1,000 people enjoy Primrose Summer Fete raising £5,500
THE sun shone down as visitors enjoyed the fun at Primrose Hospice’s Summer Fete on Saturday (June 22). Over 1,000 people visited the...
Read MoreFamily of “inspirational” Sara Meddings donate almost £8,000
The family of a “brave, beautiful, determined and inspirational” mum-of-two has donated almost £8,000 she raised in honour of the hospice which “saved...
Read MorePop into Primrose for our annual Summer Fete
Primrose Hospice is excited to announce that our annual summer fete is on Saturday 22nd June and will be a fun-filled afternoon! The...
Read MoreTeam from The Alex take on Birmingham 10k in memory of friend
A TEAM from Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital will take on the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k to raise funds for Primrose Hospice in memory of...
Read MoreJo celebrates milestone birthday with charity wing walk
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? – No, it’s Primrose Hospice’s volunteers’ manager who will be wing walking for the charity....
Read MoreBusinesses can learn how to leave a digital legacy
BUSINESSES can learn how to leave a digital legacy to be proud of during a networking event at Basepoint Business Centre on Friday,...
Read MoreFabulous five make marathon effort for Primrose Hospice
THE ‘fabulous five’ runners raised a fantastic £10,000 for Primrose Hospice after completing the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, April 28. Fundraising...
Read MoreAlice, 11, raises almost £200 giving up chocs for Lent
A DETERMINED young girl who has given up all sweets and chocolate for Lent has raised almost £200 for Primrose Hospice. Kind-hearted Alice...
Read MoreSean shears off dreadlocks
A MAN had his prized dreadlocks chopped off to raise money for the hospice which supported his mum’s best friend. Sean Price, from...
Read MoreSnowy holiday doesn’t stop dancing duo
A COUPLE taking part in Strictly Worcestershire for Primrose Hospice made sure they packed their dancing shoes on a recent snow-filled mini break....
Read MoreNew website now in full bloom
SPRING is in the air and the new Primrose Hospice website is now in full bloom with a fresh new look and easier...
Read MoreFitness fanatics blaze a fundraising trail
FITNESS fanatics were put through their paces at David Lloyd Bromsgrove – raising heartbeats as well as vital funds for Primrose Hospice. Four...
Read MoreMarubeni-Komatsu plan year of fundraising
REDDITCH-based construction machinery distributor, Marubeni-Komatsu, has announced it will be raising funds Primrose Hospice throughout 2019 through a range of events. Marubeni-Komatsu was...
Read MoreBromsgrove MP Sajid Javid announced as Patron
MP for Bromsgrove, Sajid Javid announced he has become Patron of Primrose Hospice at the charity’s Business Lunch. Mr Javid made the special...
Read MorePrimrose Choir’s sweet sound of fundraising
THERE was the sweet sound of success for a hospice choir who have raised £5,000 within six months for Primrose Hospice. Members of...
Read MoreBeautiful Lantern Walk raises thousands
THE stunning grounds of Hanbury Hall were lit with hundreds of fairy lights and walkers carrying lanterns on Saturday evening. As the winter’s...
Read MoreLights of Love 2018 raised £36,000
We are delighted to announce that our Primrose Hospice Lights of Love appeal for 2018 raised an amazing £36,000 which will go towards...
Read MoreShine bright in memory of a loved one this New Year
Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove are inviting the local community to join them for a one mile dusk lit walk around the grounds of...
Read MoreSanta Fun Run… It’s for a Really Great Claus!
Christmas has come early for families wanting to give back and get active, as Primrose Hospice launches their first ever Santa Fun Run!...
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