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A charity boss has said Shropshire journalist Shirley Tart, who has died, was "hugely instrumental" in the launch of a children's hospiceShirley helped to launch the Hope House Children’s Hospice appeal and became its first patron and a life-long supporterShirley,, was one of a small group of devoted people who launched the Hope House charity in 1991, with the ambition of raising £1.5 million to build the hospice in Oswestry.
She was known as an incredible ‘hands on’ ambassador, visiting Hope House many times, where she had an instant and close rapport with both children and families. She was also a keen supporter of charity events in aid of the hospice across the region and beyond.In 2005, for the charity's 10th anniversary, Shirley wrote and published a special book ‘Coming Home – the Hope House Story’.
Andy Goldsmith, chief executive of the charity, said:"Shirley was with Hope House from the very start and was hugely instrumental in rallying support for the idea of a children’s hospice to serve our region. She has been an influential patron, a hard-working ambassador and a true and loyal friend to Hope House, publicising our work and even writing a book about us.
A woman who achieved so much in her career and as a caring person. And as a good mentor, colleague and friend to me for more than 40 years.She was always there to offer advice to young people in the newspaper business and help them on their way, as she did to me when I took my first step on the ladder in journalism.I often heard her asking the young people coming through the editorial team how they were, genuinely interested in them. Not just a throwaway comment.
Needless to say, I was brimming with emotion as the great and good gathered around the wonderful monument to the often forgotten women of those dark days when we battled fascism and a bullying killer leader. Just as the Ukrainians today are battling a killer leader hell-bent on taking over their country – a battle which Shirley was so passionate about supporting even as she became so ill.
Anna Turner, Lord Lieutenant for Shropshire, knew first hand how important the royals were to Shirley, and was able to tap into her vast knowledge on several occasions.
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