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Update: 10/04/2025
Over the coming months Children’s Hospice South West, with Lizzy, Eddie's daughter, will be organising a Memorial Service. This will be an opportunity for everyone to celebrate Eddie's life and all he has done for so many. We will share details of this in due course.
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life and work of Eddie Farwell, Co-Founder and retiring CEO of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), will take place at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17 June 2025.
Eddie died on 27 March following a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease and a private funeral was held shortly after his death. CHSW has organised a Memorial Service for Eddie, enabling the wider community to celebrate Eddie’s life, share their memories and find comfort together.
A Cornish garden is opening on Saturday 14 June in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
This May, Andrew Mcmahon from Brislington in Bristol will undertake an extraordinary 13 day canoe journey from Bristol to London in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). So far, Andrew has raised over £2,500 for the local children’s hospice.
Newquay Rowing Club is looking for teams to take part in its sponsored gig row in Newquay harbour on Sunday 22 June supporting Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The event offers groups of friends, colleagues, sports teams or family to give gig rowing a go in this friendly sponsored charity event. To take part teams are required to supply three novice rowers and the other three rowers and the coxswain in your gig will be supplied by Newquay Rowing Club.
Junior Football Club has been showing outstanding community spirit and support for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) through a vibrant Colour Run event and an ambitious walking challenge in June.
Over 250 children took part in the Frys Junior Football Club Colour Run on Sunday 26 April, raising an incredible £5,000 so far through crowdfunding on JustGiving, with further sponsorship still to be collected in aid of CHSW and the club. The event, generously supported by numerous local businesses, created an electric atmosphere with a real sense of community pride.
A strong team of six from Pure Professionals, an accountancy firm based in Clifton, Bristol, will be tackling the 58km Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge on 17 May to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The Ultra Challenge will see the team walk, jog, or run along the stunning but demanding Jurassic Coast. Stretching from Corfe Castle to Bridport, the route features challenging climbs, rugged coastline, and spectacular scenery — making it a true test of endurance.
A garden on the North Coast of Cornwall is opening in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
Malibu Gardens, on Tristram Cliff in Polzeath, will be open for visitors on Sunday 4 May.
The garden has stunning uninterrupted views over Polzeath beach and Pentire headland, with large variety of shrubs and succulents in full bloom for visitors to enjoy.
On Saturday 23 March, the beautiful gardens of Pentillie Castle and Estate in Saltash, St. Mellion, were generously opened to the public in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
All garden entry fees from the day were kindly donated to the charity, helping to make a real difference for the families they support.
A Cornish garden is opening on Friday 25 April in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
Rose Morran garden in Talskiddy, St Columb will be open for visitors to enjoy from 12pm-4pm for just £5 entry, with children going free.
Covering 2 acres, this garden includes colour, shapes and textures through the seasons, with shrubs and trees that have been planted over the last 11 years.
