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On September 29, a team of swimmers who work at Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) in various capacities, braved the elements and swam a distance of 2km or 4km around the beautiful Lake Wimbleball in Exmoor as part of the annual Exmoor Open Water Swim.

The 14-strong team connected to CHSW’s Charlton Farm had varied degrees of open water swimming experience. Rowena Dominy, Care Team member at Charlton Farm, said: “Some of us are seasoned open water swimmers, some of us couldn't even get their face in the water six months ago. We're all getting together to raise money for our fabulous hospice

Over £12,000 has been raised for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) following its Jail and Bail fundraising event which was held at Bodmin Jail on Friday 18 th October and donations are still rolling in.

6 local people took part in the event which involved individuals getting arrested and put on trial for fictitious crimes including possessing a loud shirt in a rural area and impersonating a fitness freak while eating cake. Once found guilty each prisoner was tasked with raising £999 to be set free.

Prisoners were; Dan Martland from Farmer’s Arms St Merryn, Graham Robinson from Polymermedic

There is less than one month to go before Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Firewalk at Kitley House Hotel near Plymouth.

Over 65 adrenaline junkies have already signed up to walk across hot coals at the Firewalk, all in the name of raising vital funds for the local children’s charity which runs Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell.

Participants will be facing their fears and pushing their boundaries as they walk along a path of hot coals at temperatures of 1200˚F in front of the beautiful Kitley House Hotel.

The event is taking place on Thursday 7 th November from 6pm and CHSW

Cook Eat Give is a new foodie way to fundraise for local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The idea is simple – invite your friends or family over, you cook, they eat, then donate!

In support of this new foodie fundraiser, THE PIG-near Bath, is holding a special online auction giving 18 people the opportunity to dine in its stunning Old Dining Room at its setting at Hunstrete House in Pensford. The long table is perfect for feasting, plus you will have a very private dining experience as the room will be available for your guests only. The dining experience includes a three

A team of amateur cyclists from TT Electronics in Barnstaple has handed over a huge fundraising cheque to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Six members of the Roundswell-based engineering firm have been pounding the pedals this year to raise £6,301.52 for the charity’s Little Bridge House children’s hospice in Fremington.

They spent many months training and fundraising before taking part in July’s annual Ride for Precious Lives cycle challenge, a 205-mile three-day ride that called in at CHSW’s three children’s hospices in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

Ben Morris, Shane Rice, Matt Green

Children’s Hospice South West’s spectacular Santas on the Run will be returning to RHS Garden Rosemoor this December.

More than 350 people took part in last year’s festive 2k fun run – the first of its kind held at the gardens near Great Torrington – and this year’s event on Sunday, December 8 is expected to be even bigger.

Registration is now open, with 25% off early bird tickets on sale for a limited time only. Entry includes a free Santa suit as well as entry to Rosemoor and Christmas event village, with face painters, music and entertainment.

Money raised through registration and

On August 4 2019, Robert Pattison from Dulcote in Wells was one of 10 people who took part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on behalf of local charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The event is a 100-mile cycling event for amateur cyclists, which begins at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with cyclists riding through London and out to the Surrey Hills of Leith Hill and Box Hill before coming back into London and finishing on The Mall.

This was Robert’s fifth time taking part in the event and he completed it in his best time to date - 6 hours 1 minute. He said, “It was my pleasure

Support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) this year by taking part in Bristol’s biggest festive fun run, Santas on the Run.

The 2k course, which begins at Lloyds Amphitheatre and winds its way round Bristol Harbourside, is suitable for all ages and abilities and takes place on Sunday 8 December.

It’s a sponsored event with every Santa encouraged to raise as much money as possible to help CHSW care for local children and families at its hospice just outside of the city, Charlton Farm.

It certainly is an experience to be part of - thousands of people dressed in Santa suits, dogs dressed for

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is delighted that it’s festive fundraiser Santas on the Run will be returning to the Eden Project on Sunday 8 th December with Ocean Group as headline sponsor.

The annual fundraising event for CHSW, which runs Little Harbour children’s hospice at Porthpean, used to take place in St Austell town centre, however moved to the Eden Project in 2015 which has seen the event grow in popularity and funds raised. Last year the event saw 500 Santas sprinting around Eden and together they raised £17,000 for Little Harbour.

Kiley Pearce, Events Fundraiser for CHSW said

Emily Parry from Melksham is taking part in the Bath Half Marathon in 2020 for the second year in support of local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Like so many people in their younger days, Emily was a keen sportsperson at school; she particularly enjoyed taking part in the 400m hurdles and played county-level hockey. Going to University was a turning point whereby Emily found other uses for her recreational time - and 10 years later she’d had three children and realised taking part in sports was a distant memory!

In May 2018 Emily began playing club hockey again and started