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A boy from Plymouth held a ‘design a t-shirt’ competition in aid of the children’s hospice that supports his family.

Tommy, aged 9, wanted to fundraise for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), the charity that was there for his family when his younger brother Jack died.

Tommy and his school, Pennycross Primary, organised a competition to design a t-shirt for the charity’s bear mascot.

Representatives from the charity, and the bear, attended an assembly at the school to launch the competition, and the children were given a month to submit their designs.

The whole school were invited to pay a

Members of the Tamar Restoration and Engineering Club (TREC) handed over a donation of £5000 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW)

TREC was initially formed in 2017, when retired friends came together to restore an old tractor that was gathering dust in a barn belonging to one of the members.

The restoration bought the old Nuffield tractor back to life. Proud of their achievement and with a new found camaraderie through the close working relationship, the group enthusiastically tackled their next project, a Land Rover renovation.

The vehicle was in need of extensive restoration to get it

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.

This is the second time that Laura, 48 and Amelie, have taken to the catwalk, also modelling at the show in 2023. Laura, from Bath

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.

Lavethan Manor is a fascinating ancient Cornish Manor House overlooking a quiet wooded valley and the gardens include an enclosed courtyard and mixed planting borders. There is also a recently discovered Victorian dell garden with springs, grotto, ancient well, Celtic crosses and

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).

The team, made up of club members and supporters, collected a cricket ball from Lord’s to take with them on the trip, presenting it to Clevedon Cricket Club President Ben Hazeldine on their return as part of the annual President’s Day

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 team at Camel Glass engaged in a variety of fundraising activities throughout the year, showcasing their dedication and commitment to making a difference in the community. Key events included sponsored bike rides, festive Santa runs, a challenging 100-mile castle trek

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).

The family-friendly show will see bikers from across Bristol showcase their machines and there will be motorbike related stalls, face painting, a bouncy castle, a café selling cakes and cream teas and a barbecue. There will also be music throughout the day, including a DJ.

The event will also have the

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.

The challenge is part of the Babble Across Britain event which will see around 800 cyclists use pedal power to raise money for a variety of different charities. Derek, who will be camping out overnight along the route, will be covering an average of 110

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

The shop has raised thousands of pounds to support local

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).

Players will be given a breakfast bap ahead of taking to the fairways, with competitions at many holes including for the longest drive and the number nearest the pin. A prize giving will be held - along with a 2