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National Friendly are the sole and proud sponsor of the very first virtual Memories by Moonlight fundraising event supporting their charity partner, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

PR & Corporate Partnerships Executive, Kurtis Reece from National Friendly said: “National Friendly is a people-led organisation, helping to prepare for life’s contingencies for over 150 years, we have always been proactive in supporting our members and those within our community.

“The past few months have been wrought with challenges due to the impact of Covid-19, therefore we want to help innovate and

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting people to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one and raise vital funds for the charity.

A Memories by Moonlight ceremony will be broadcast live on Facebook from CHSW’s Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell at 9pm on Saturday, September 26, giving people the opportunity to light a candle and join together virtually for a special evening of reflection.

The poignant and uplifting ceremony will feature readings from all three of the charity’s children’s hospices – Little Harbour, Charlton Farm near Bristol and Little Bridge

After the disappointment of having to cancel its three Rainbow Run’s in Newquay, Exeter and Bristol this summer the Fundraising Team at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) decided to give supporters the option to take part in the event virtually.

Over the weekend of 20-21 June around 2000 people across the region completed their own 5k some walking, running, swimming, rowing and scooting and all raising vital cash for CHSW. The charity put on virtual warm-ups as well as a virtual 'after party' each day, providing as much of the full event experience usually enjoyed at their annual Rainbow

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is asking people to help spread more rainbows by taking part in the charity’s first ever Virtual Rainbow Run next month.

CHSW has had to cancel its three colourful fun runs in Bristol, Exeter and Newquay this summer due to COVID, losing an estimated £150,000 in fundraising.

Instead, it is asking people to ‘get rainbowed up and run’ their own 5k Rainbow Run on the weekend of June 20 - 21.

Events fundraiser Kiley Pearce said: “Whether you rock a tie-dye tee, get crazy with hair colours or go fully fledged rainbow warrior with flashy face paint, you can

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held its annual Jail and Bail fundraising event at Devonport Guildhall in Plymouth on Friday 13 th March which raised an amazing £10,700.38 for the children’s charity.

7 local businesses took part in the event which involved individuals getting arrested and put on trial for fictitious crimes including telling bad jokes, dad dancing and excessive talking.

Prisoners included; Caroline Wilson from Big Ant Group, Darren Butcher from MRIB Insurance Brokers, Jade Scott from Your Partnerships Plymouth, Nicola Kelly and Danielle Hill from Collaton Safety

Saturday 21 March is the date set for Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) annual Moonlight Memory Walk.

This special event is returning to the town for the 11 th year and will once again see men and women walk the 5 mile circular route around the town of Falmouth. Walkers will be taking part in memory of their loved ones while also raising sponsorship to support the vital care CHSW offers to local children and their families at its Little Harbour hospice in St Austell.

Last year the event saw 300 people take part and it raised over £20,000 for CHSW.

Kiley Pearce, Events Fundraiser for CHSW

Families are being invited to get their tickets for the South West’s brightest’ 5k charity fun runs taking place in Bristol, Newquay and Exeter this summer.

Registration for Children’s Hospice South West’s Rainbow Runs is now open, with a 25 per cent discount available for those who sign up early.

More than 3,000 people walked, jogged or ran through a series of coloured paint stations at last year’s event, raising £178,000 for local children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

This year, the charity hopes even more people will take part in the colourful fun to help provide vital

Around 300 people packed into Bideford Pannier Market on Saturday night to join a special Light Up a Life service in aid of Children’s Hospice South West and North Devon Hospice.

The candlelit service, one of 17 services taking place throughout North and Mid-Devon for this year’s appeal, gave people the chance to remember a loved one and to make donation to the two charities in their memory.

Led by St Mary’s Church team rector, The Reverend Claire Rose-Casemore, the service also featured performances by the Westward Ho! Youth Theatre, St Mary’s School choir and the Bideford Town Band.

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The fabulous team At The Chapel in Bruton have joined forces with Dominic Greensmith and Amy Newton's band Girl plus very special guests to host a festive evening featuring all-time favourite Christmas songs, in support of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).

CHSW provides respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care at three wonderful children's hospices; Charlton Farm in Somerset, Little Bridge House in Devon and Little Harbour in Cornwall. All proceeds from this event will go towards helping local children with life limiting conditions and their families

Hundreds of Santas took part in a festive fun run for Children’s Hospice South West at RHS Garden Rosemoor on Sunday.

Massed ranks of more than 400 Father Christmases ran the 2km course around the beautiful gardens, near Great Torrington.

Storm Atiyah had threatened 70mph gales but the valley setting provided a perfect haven for the charity’s Santas on the Run event. In fact, the only adverse weather conditions were snow flurries caused by a snow machine designed to add extra festive flavour to the event.

Other surprises on route included mince pies and Christmas goodies at a Treat and Tipple