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A mum is to take to the fashion catwalk to raise money for the children’s hospice which has proved ‘game-changing’ for her disabled daughter.

Laura Hobbs-Wall will be modelling at the ‘Strength in Style’ Fashion Show in Bath in September alongside her 14-year-old daughter Amelie. The show, being held at Bath’s Assembly Rooms on 26 September, will raise money for 3 causes - Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), Dorothy House and cancer support charity We Get It.

A Cornish garden is opening in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). 

Lavethan Manor Garden at Blisland, will be open for visitors to enjoy from 2pm - 5pm on 11 August for just £6 entry. 

There will be light musical entertainment at 3pm (weather permitting) and refreshments will also be available to purchase. 

A team of cyclists got on their bikes to cycle from Lord’s Cricket Ground to their home pitch to celebrate 150 years of their club.

A team from Clevedon Cricket Club pedalled the 150 miles from the world-famous Lord’s Cricket Ground in St John’s Wood, London, to their home at Dial Hill, Clevedon over 3 days to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Camel Glass is proud to announce the successful raising of £8,698 for Children's Hospice Southwest (CHSW), a remarkable achievement resulting from a year-long series of fundraising events. The funds will support CHSW in providing essential care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. 

The roar of engines will be filling Bristol this summer for an annual charity bike show

Members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) are revving up ready for their second Bike Show at St Peter’s Church, Lawrence Weston, on 26 August in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

A local businessman is to take on the challenge of cycling from one end of the UK to the other to raise money for a children’s hospice.

Derek Campion, Managing Director of Avonmouth-based company Filtration Ltd, is to bike the 980 miles from Lands End in Cornwall to John O Groats in Scotland to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has re-opened it’s Penzance charity shop with a fresh new look.

The shop on Causewayhead has been given a complete makeover, and is completely open plan and spacious.

Area Retail Manager, Jerome Browne, said the improved layout would offer customers an enhanced shopping experience, as well as a better working environment for staff and volunteers.

We are looking forward to welcoming back our lovely, local customers and doners here in Penzance after our amazing re-fit, the shop really looks fantastic

Teams are being sought to dust off their irons and tee up for a charity golf day in Somerset.

The Rotary Club of Brue Valley is holding its annual golf day at Wheathill Golf Club, Lydford-on- Fosse, near Castle Cary, on Thursday 12 September. The event, which will see up to 24 teams make their way around the 18 hole course, will raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

A grandmother of 2 put on her swimming hat to take the plunge and raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.

Lin Cryer, 73, from Hanham, Bristol, swam 7 miles in 7 hours over 7 days at Longwell Leisure Centre to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). She took up the challenge as part of the charity’s Swim 10K in May fundraiser.

Lin, who spends her spare time knitting, reading and gardening, smashed her initial fundraising target of £50 – raising £520!

Bereaved siblings of children and young people cared for by Charlton Farm hospice enjoy a special gaming session.

Bath-based media group Network N Holdings, which specialises in the gaming industry, hosted the event which was attended by 5 young people. The 5 young gamers are siblings of children who have been cared for by Children’s Hospice South West at its Charlton Farm Hospice in Wraxall. As well as playing Nintendo Switch and PS5 games during the evening, the siblings also enjoyed many pizzas.