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Bodybuilding debut is days away for Dawn

14 October 2019 chsw Care, Fundraising

Dawn Barnard, 45, from St Blazey has worked as a carer at Little Harbour children’s hospice at Porthpean in St Austell for almost three years. Inspired by the families she works with and friends in the fitness industry Dawn set herself a huge challenge of competing in a bodybuilding competition while raising funds for Little Harbour. Since January she has committed to a strict regime of training and diet all while putting time into her fundraising for Little Harbour as well.

Car enthusiasts’ classic fundraising for local children’s hospice

04 October 2019 chsw Fundraising

A charity car rally in North Devon has raised £500 for Children’s Hospice South West.

The event on September 1 set off from The New Inn in Fremington and took motorists on a 60-mile loop through Barnstaple, Braunton, Georgeham, Mortehoe and Combe Martin before finishing at Little Bridge House in Fremington.

All ages and makes of car were invited to take part, and all 27 participants were all presented with a rally plaque and finisher’s trophy.

Staff from Barnstaple engineering firm saddle up for children’s hospice

03 October 2019 chsw Events

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.

Charity event serves Bridgwater

02 October 2019 chsw Fundraising

A Meze Day was held at the Green Olive, East Quay, Bridgwater on 18 September following a very generous offer by the Owner, Erdal to host this event.  Tickets were available and thanks go to those who sold tickets and promoted the day.

To raise awareness of the event the Mayor, Tony Haywood, Geoff Searle from Sedgemoor Apple and Photographer Ash from the Bridgwater Mercury were in attendance, together with members of the local Children’s Hospice South West Friends’ Group.

Raise Christmas cheer in your Santa gear at RHS Garden Rosemoor

24 September 2019 chsw Events

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.