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Cyclist to take on south west ride in memory of 'kind and gentle' Riley

13 June 2024 CHSW

A ‘kind and gentle’ little boy who died from a brain tumour is continuing to inspire others to fundraise to help other children like him.

Riley from Shepton Mallet was just 6-years-old when he died from a rare brain tumour in November 2012.

Riley was first diagnosed when he was just 5 years-old, with medics telling parents Tuesday and Alex he was unlikely to make his sixth birthday.

Mum Tuesday first took Riley to the doctors over Christmas 2011 after noticing he had become wobbly on his feet.

Enjoy entry to Rose Morran Garden in support of local children’s hospice

13 June 2024 CHSW

A Cornish garden is opening on Saturday 29 June in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Rose Morran garden in Talskiddy, St Columb will be open for visitors to enjoy from 10am-4pm for just £5 entry.

Covering 2 acres, this garden includes colour, shapes and textures through the seasons, with shrubs and trees that have been planted over the last 11 years.

Fundraiser takes on sixth ride challenge after completing coastal hike

11 June 2024 CHSW

A cancer survivor who has raised thousands of pounds for a children’s hospice is to get back in the saddle for the charity – just weeks after completing a 60 mile coastal hike.

Rob Berry, 56, is climbing back on his bike for the sixth time to take part in Children’s Hospice South West’s Ride for Precious Lives next month, after already completing the charity’s Incredible Hike in May.

Launceston couple hosting garden Cream Tea in aid of local children’s hospice

30 May 2024 CHSW

A couple from Launceston are hosting a ‘Cream Tea in the garden’ to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
 

Jayne and Chris are opening up their garden on Saturday 15 June for people to come and enjoy a cream tea in support of the charity.
 

Back in 2020, the Cornish couple had planned to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with family and friends by hosting a barn dance in aid of CHSW.
 

Enjoy entry to Dye Cottage Garden in support of local children’s hospice

29 May 2024 CHSW

A Cornish garden is opening on Saturday 15 June in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Dye Cottage in St Neot will be open for visitors to enjoy from 2pm-6pm for just £5 entry, children go free.

This hidden gem of a garden sits in the centre of the village, budding with roses and shrubs for visitors to enjoy, with lawns leading to the river.

Visitors can enjoy tea coffee, and homemade cakes with all proceeds going to CHSW’s Little Harbour hospice in St Austell.

Cyclist takes on Pan Celtic Race in memory of friend's son

22 May 2024 CHSW

A man is to take on a mammoth challenge of cycling from the Isle of Man to Inverness to raise money for the charity which cared for his friend’s son.

Andrew Corey, 43, from Cheltenham, is taking part in the Pan Celtic Race 2024 to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW)

Andrew, a cardiac physiologist, will cycle solo the 1800 kilometres and is hoping to complete the challenge in just 10 days.

The former choirboy raising thousands for CHSW with his gigs

20 May 2024 CHSW

A former choirboy who re-started his singing career as a pensioner has been hitting all the right notes – raising thousands of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West.

Ken Trowbridge, 74, started his singing career in a choir at a congregational church in Poole in Dorset at the tender age of 12.

After performing in the choir during his teenage years, he decided, aged 19, to join a band as a lead singer for 3 years.

“My audition to be in the band was on a Sunday evening,” said Ken