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The 2018 Light Up a Life appeal is set to get star billing at Barnstaple’s Christmas Lights switch-on this Sunday (November 18).

The 22nd annual joint fundraising appeal for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and North Devon Hospice (NDH) will be launched on the big stage at 5pm, before the main switch-on at 6pm.

Families who have been supported by the two hospices will light a giant star in the Square; stars will also be lit at each hospice and at the office of the North Devon Gazette office, which has supported the appeal every year since its inception.

Braunton singer Sophie Kerslake will

Seven year old Tayen, from Bridgwater, has a genetic condition known as Neurofibromatosis Type 1. The condition is incurable, and causes tumours to grow on nerves anywhere in her body. She has epilepsy and hydrocephalus, is completely blind, and has already endured several rounds of chemotherapy. She and her family visit Charlton Farm for respite breaks, and her mum Kali told us what the hospice means to Tayen: “She loves everyone there, she gets so excited. We stay there as a family, although when we’re there, Tayen doesn’t want me or her dad or her brothers near her. She sees it as her time

Five brave colleagues from Bright Solicitors in Plymouth and Ivybridge are going to be donning their trainers as they plan to run 19km on 9 th December to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), the firm’s Charity of the Year.

The team were inspired to take part in CHSW’s Santas on the Run fun run which is happening at the Eden Project on 9 th December but decided to extend the challenge to incorporate Santas on the Run into a 19km route and will be donning Santa suits to run in.

Andy Sewell from Bright Solicitors explained their plans “The five of us will start the

Ocean Group based at Holmbush in St Austell has shown its support for Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) upcoming Santas on the Run event at the Eden Project by generously sponsoring the event.

Santas on the Run is a 2km festive fun run and has been supported in previous years by Ocean Group, a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing. Sponsorship of the event by the local business helps to cover event costs meaning that more money raised in sponsorship by those taking part can go towards the vital care offered by CHSW at its Little Harbour hospice

The annual Santas on the Run 2k fun run is taking place in Bristol on Sunday, December 9. It’s the biggest and most spectacular festive charity event, which attracts thousands of people from the city and beyond, of all ages and abilities.

Organised by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), participants are given a Santa suit to wear on the day and asked to raise sponsorship, which goes directly towards supporting families at CHSW’s local hospice, Charlton Farm.

This year, Bristol Airport and flybmi are joining forces to sponsor Santas on the Run and are offering a fantastic incentive for

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) arrested, charged and put on trial nine professionals in Bristol on Thursday 25th October in a popular charity event known as Jail & Bail.

Those taking part in the charity’s Halloween-themed day at The Island (old Bridewell Police Station) included: Adam Baker from BBC Sport, Craig Carter from Cabot Circus, Ian Downs (Downsy) from Sam FM and Bristol Sport, Kristian Bale from IT Storeroom, Liam Greening from West Country Mini Buses, Nikki Cook from What’s on Bristol, Paul Farmer from Ashton Scaffolding, Peter Musgrove from Lambert Smith Hampton and Marcus

Rupert Connor-Latus will be just 9 weeks old on Sunday 9 th December when he will be Santa number 1 at Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Santas on the Run event at the Eden Project.

Santas on the Run is a 2km sponsored festive fun run which Rupert’s mum Sammy was keen to get him signed up for before he was even born along with siblings Flynn, Robyn and Evelyn.

Sammy said “We have taken part in Santas on the Run for the last few years and it is always a great way to start the festive season and for such a great cause. This year it is going to be so magical to take part with Rupert too -

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held its annual Jail and Bail fundraising event in Exeter on Friday 21st September, which raised over £11,000 for the local children’s charity.

Seven local business people took part in the event which involved individuals getting arrested and put on trial for fictitious crimes including noise pollution, being a Bristol Bears fan in Exeter Chief’s territory and being the world’s worse dancer!

Prisoners included David Roberts from Nu-Heat UK, Kevin Felon from RGB Building Supplies, Kevin Parry & Scott Hunt from NatWest, Chris Callan from TT Electronics

Virginie, age 47 from Bath, is in training to take part in the Bath Half Marathon for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as it provides care and support to her family.

Originally from France, Virginie has been living in the UK for 20 years. She has two children; Emilie aged six and Sebastien who is eight. Emilie attends a mainstream school, while Sebastien attends Three Ways School in the city.

When he was just a few months old, Sebastien was diagnosed with Global Development Delay and Lennox Gastaut Syndrome. Virginie says, “To this date we do not know the reasons for his disability despite

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) will be arresting, charging and putting on trial some well-known business people in the area who, if found guilty of their entirely fictitious crimes, will have to raise a bail of £999 each to be set free. Funds raised on the day will help support the work of its Little Bridge House children’s hospice in Barnstaple.

Those taking part in the charity’s entertaining Jail and Bail event at Exeter Castle on Friday 21 st September include; Chris Callan from TT Electronics, Chris Mullan representing Accord Marketing, Darren Sparrey from D.S Electrical, David