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A Bideford teenager will be racing against the clock next week to complete an emotional origami challenge in memory of a four-year-old girl from the town.

Aria Mitchell, 16, will be attempting to fold 1,000 paper cranes in just 24-hours to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), after hearing about how the charity supported Imogen Smale and her family.

The Bideford College Year 12 student recently became a CHSW Young Ambassador and said she was inspired by hearing Imogen’s mum Emma talking about the difference the charity’s Little Bridge House hospice in Fremington had made to

New Cornish clothing brand MegaWhet hopes to raise £20,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) with the launch of their branded t-shirts.

Malcolm Harris, the brainchild of the MegaWhet brand, explains how his new venture will support CHSW;

We are encouraging people to buy our t-shirts, post a photo on social media of them wearing the t-shirt at their favourite landmark, location, party or event, tag #MegaWhet and we will then donate £5 to the children’s hospice.

The t-shirts come in a range of colours and sizes for men, women and children and are priced at £15.

Malcolm continues; “The

Taking place on the weekend of July 22- 24, Bristol City will go up against Bristol Rovers in the annual fishing competition being held at Acorn Fishery in Clevedon.

For the seventh year running, supporters of Bristol’s 2 main football teams come together to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and battle it out to be winners of the prestigious Divvy Cup.

One of the organisers, Rod Poole, said: “It’s the one time in the year Bristol City and Bristol Rovers come together in support of a good cause, Children’s Hospice South West. The 2 teams of 13 have been selected we now need

The Nailsea Bikers have handed over a cheque to their chosen charity, Children's Hospice South West, for a staggering £10,413.

The funds were raised during last year’s incredibly successful Nailsea International Bike Show.

This is the largest amount raised at the event in its entire 11-show history and could not have been achieved without the incredible support received from local and national sponsors, The Grove sports centre, the participating bands and musicians, the Ring O' Bells, and of course the Nailsea Bikers team themselves.

Lucie Perryman, Area Fundraiser at Children's Hospice

Pupils at Bishop Fox's secondary school in Taunton have been busy gathering chocolate eggs to give to poorly children this Easter.

The Year 10 students organised a school-wide collection of Easter treats for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) after deciding to support the charity, which provides vital support for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.

They managed to collect 43 eggs in total and presented them to CHSW area fundraiser Mary Gray, who visited the school on Thursday to take them to the Little Bridge House children’s hospice in North Devon.

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On Wednesday evening (6 April) Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held a very special appreciation event at Topping & Company Booksellers thanks to the sponsorship of MiTEQ Solutions.

Existing and new supporters of the charity gathered to hear from a member of CHSW’s Sibling Team, about how storytelling and books play a vital role in the support of the siblings whose brothers or sisters have been diagnosed with life-limiting conditions.

Children’s author Will Hamilton-Davies also treated guests to a reading of his book ‘The Shrew with the Flu’, the undertone of which is selflessness and

A Perranporth painter’s love of creating works of art is helping to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Maureen Crofts paints every day and specialises in wildlife pieces created using both graphite and watercolour pencils.

Maureen and her husband Derek have helped raise awareness and funds for CHSW for many years, following their grandson Toby being diagnosed with a life-limiting brain disease. Toby and his family receive care and support at the charity’s Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell.

Maureen will continue to donate the proceeds from the sale of

Four gardens in the hamlet of Kelly, in Lifton, are going to be opening over the weekend of 23 - 24 April to help raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Kelly House, along with its neighbours, is going to be opening its garden gates to the public to enjoy from 2pm – 5pm each day. The four gardens total around 10 acres which will be able to be enjoyed along with sculptures and glass art along the way.

Entrance costs just £5 which covers you for all four gardens and tea and cake will be available to purchase at Kelly House.

Alice Merrett, CHSW Area Fundraiser said; “We are

People are being asked to lace up their walking boots and take on an Incredible Hike for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) this spring.

The charity has lined up a raft of inspiring walking routes across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset for supporters to choose from – or they can simply pick one of their own.

CHSW area fundraiser Kate Romo said: “Whether it’s a scenic stroll or an epic coast path ramble, grab your walking shoes, hike as you like and show your support for local children and families.

“We really are blessed wth some super walking routes in the South West, and with spring now here

The entirely fictious fundraiser called Jail & Bail took place on Friday (March 25) in Bristol in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Eight businesspeople found themselves arrested for (comedy) crimes, tried, and ‘sent down’ by Judge Downsy.

Jail & Bail is a hugely entertaining courtroom event which sees fundraisers arrested, charged with their (entirely fictitious) crimes and then placed on trial.

Having been found guilty, the reprobates were taken into custody, photographed and banished to the cells at the old Bridewell Police Station, now known as The Island.

The culprits