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Shrewsbury charity shops given 'used plates' it cannot resell
Shrewsbury charity shops given 'used plates' it cannot resell

BBC News

time03-07-2025

  • Business
  • BBC News

Shrewsbury charity shops given 'used plates' it cannot resell

A hospice with 32 shops in Shropshire and Mid Wales says it is getting "more and more donations" it cannot always Severn Hospice said that last year it sold about two million items, but it costs the organisation to recycle donations of "not so good quality".The charity stated it had "incredible supporters", although it was seeing an increasing number of single shoes and said it could not resell items such as rusty bikes. Head of retail Carla Siswick said: "Some of the things that have been coming through recently are washing up bowls that are still filled with last night's dinner plates." "We might be able to reuse the plates, [but] that's not nice for our team to deal with." Damp clothes, tops with armpit stains and dirty nappies are some of the problematic donations faced by charity shops. The BBC has spoken to 50 charity shops across Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Bath and Swindon, with staff in almost all saying they felt their shops were being used as a bin. 'Push the narrative' Ms Siswick said: "We have some incredible supporters who also give some very good, high quality donations and we're eternally grateful."But... we are getting more and more donations that we can't always resell."The organisation, which has hospices in Newtown in Powys, Shrewsbury and Telford, has hundreds of head of retail stated it was trying to "push the narrative of being as sustainable as we can"."We're encouraging people to cycle more, but we can't sell bikes that are rusty and haven't been serviced. "That's something that would cost us to dispose of."Ms Siswick added it tries "upcycling items" where it can and added some items were used for "household rags and pet bedding".But, she added, that eventually those items need to be dispersed which can involve using a waste company," she added"We ultimately say to people 'if this isn't something that you would be willing to regift to somebody, then it's probably something that we can't take', because ultimately it will end up costing us in the long run to either move it about, reuse or repurpose it."The hospice asked anybody unsure about what it could take to visit its website. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Shropshire hospice hosts open days across two gardens
Shropshire hospice hosts open days across two gardens

BBC News

time07-06-2025

  • Health
  • BBC News

Shropshire hospice hosts open days across two gardens

A hospice is set to welcome visitors to two gardens across its sites as part of an open day to support their Hospice's garden in Apley, Shropshire, will be open between 10:00 - 16:00 BST on Sunday and their second site at Bicton on 22 June, with both gardens totalling 6.5 hectares (16 acres) in size. Head gardener Joel Richards said that after recent rain, "the weeds have all decided to rear their heads, so we're weeding frantically" ahead of the open will also be a plant sale, Mr Richards added, with proceeds going towards supporting the charity's work. The hospice provides free support to families across Shropshire and Mid Wales who are living with an incurable gardens are mainly used as a "sanctuary" for patients and families receiving care, Mr Richards said. "I love being able to contribute to the welfare of our users, patients and families," he said. Managing the gardens during the summer months is "always busy" but preparing for the open day was a "special occasion, so we're doing a bit of extra polishing".Mr Richards is supported by about 60 volunteers, who he said were the "backbone" of the operation. "A lot of them have had experience of the care that we give," he to the gardens costs £3.50 and organisers will also be laying on entertainment, stalls and a barbecue.

Law Firm Welcomes Family Lawyer to Mold Office
Law Firm Welcomes Family Lawyer to Mold Office

Business News Wales

time29-04-2025

  • Business
  • Business News Wales

Law Firm Welcomes Family Lawyer to Mold Office

Law Firm Welcomes Family Lawyer to Mold Office A lawyer who has just joined one of North Wales's oldest legal firms was inspired to specialise in divorce and child arrangement cases after working as a volunteer at her university's law clinic. Esme Rowson, 24, originally from Shropshire, has just joined Swayne Johnson which has offices across North Wales and Cheshire and where she is part of the Family Law team and based at their Mold office. Esme graduated with a Law degree from the University of Liverpool in 2021 and joined a law firm in Hoylake on the Wirral in their family department. While studying in Liverpool she volunteered for the University Law Clinic and she said: 'That was what sparked my interest in Family Law because we were supporting parents involved in family cases. It's a very challenging time for a lot of people and it is a privilege to help them navigate their new normal. 'Clients are often experiencing really tough and difficult times dealing with matters such as the arrangements for their children or where they will live after separation. 'I am delighted to get the chance to continue my career with Swayne Johnson. North Wales is a beautiful area and the firm is very welcoming and I'm really enjoying being a part of the Family Law team.' Swayne Johnson Head of Family Lisa Harbour said: 'We're delighted to make another high calibre appointment in Esme as we continue to expand our offer to clients. 'We offer a comprehensive range of services across a wide area of law and we have the kind of high quality expertise that means clients don't need to look to firms from outside the area for the legal services they need. 'At Swayne Johnson we believe in building relationships with the people who come through our doors and providing them with the reassurance that they're dealing with people who know and understand them and those are qualities that Esme brings to her role.' Away from work, Esme is a keen walker and she and two friends are planning to tackle a gruelling challenge this autumn, the Long Mynd Hike, a 24-hour figure of eight walk over the Shropshire Hills, near Church Stretton. She said: 'I'm looking forward to it but I know it's going to be difficult and although I enjoy walking I'm going to have to do some serious training. 'I have already started and it helps that I enjoy hiking and we're hoping to do the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire as part of our build-up and that's about 30 miles. 'I'd like to raise money for two charities that are very important to me – the Air Ambulance and the Severn Hospice as both have been there for family members at crucial times. 'I'm from a rural area so the Air Ambulance is vital and the Severn Hospice also provides important care for members of the community.'

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