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A small number of children, families, staff and supporters were delighted when Her Majesty The Queen paid a visit to Charlton Farm children’s hospice in North Somerset on Thursday 14 December.

Her Majesty, Royal Patron of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), was taken on a tour of the children’s hospice by Co-Founder and CEO Eddie Farwell, Patricia Morris, Chair of Trustees along with Charlton Farm’s Head of Care Karen Greaves and Medical Director, Emma Heckford.

The tour included meeting children and families supported by the hospice, a small number of long-serving members of staff and

This year Connells, Reassured, FL Protection and Alps protection and sales teams at Aviva came together for the day to join in on the ‘Aviva Charity 10K walk’.

A total of 27 employees were involved in this years charity volunteer day, which has raised a total of £1,791.00 for Children Hospice South West (CHSW).

Team me mbers split into two teams starting at Clifton Observatory and ending at St Mary Redcliffe church, taking two different 10k routes around Bristol and capturing some of Bristol beloved landmarks on the way and lots of donations from the people of Bristol.

On the walk both

Saint Andrew Lodge in Tywardreath raised £950 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The extravaganza was held at Brian and Brenda Ball’s property in July and more than 150 guests were treated to entertainment from Cornish comedian Johnny Cowling as well as a hog roast and delicious desserts.

Money raised from the night will go to CHSW’s Little Harbour hospice in Porthpean, St Austell as well as other charities including Go Beyond in Tywardreath.

David Leaity, from Saint Andrew Lodge, said: “Saint Andrew Lodge is delighted to continue its support for Children's Hospice South West.

The

Families currently receiving care and support from 2 Cornish charities enjoyed the opportunity to make some special memories at the Tunnel of Lights Christmas attraction at Charlestown’s Shipwreck Treasure Museum.

The museum provided complimentary and exclusive access to the festive event before it opened to the public for families with a child or children with a life-limiting condition and being cared for by Children’s Hospice South West.

The visit provided an opportunity for families to enjoy some quality time together in between busy care routines, appointments, and respite breaks at

Local artists are coming together for a concert in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The event, ‘A Night of Music’ is being held at the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth on Sunday 3 December at 7.30pm.

The evening will feature performances from Pendennis Brass and Hit & Miss, a Cornish Singing Quartet, compered by Fred Thomas, as his alter ego, 'Betty'.

Money raised from the night will go to CHSW’s Little Harbour Hospice in Porthpean, St Austell.

Tickets are £10, and are available to purchase or reserve from Mary Murfin on 07790 986105. Mary is a member of the CHSW Falmouth Friends

Edwards Vacuum, global leader of vacuum and abatement, based in Clevedon has raised an outstanding £84,782 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

As the annual sponsor of the charity’s flagship event, Ride for Precious Lives, 20 employees completed the 3 day sponsored cycling event. The cycle covered 3 counties in 3 days stopping off at all 3 hospices over 205 miles. The team from Edwards joined 100 other riders at Little Harbour in St Austell, called at Little Bridge House in Barnstaple and sailed across the finish line at Charlton Farm children’s hospice near Bristol.

This year, to mark

Fred Thomas, aka Betty Stogs, has won a place in the finals of the Pride of Britain Awards.

He was named Regional Pride of Britain Fundraiser 2023 on Friday 15 September.

He will now go onto the finals of the awards, representing the West Country at the national ceremony in October.

Fred, who fundraises across Cornwall, has raised almost £150,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) spanning over 14 years, and £400,000 collectively for CHSW and the RNLI.

Fred has been actively fundraising as Betty since 2007, when he was named the winning applicant in Skinner’s Brewery’s search to bring

On Thursday 7 September, Brunel Wealth raised over £6,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) at its charity golf day at Celtic Manor Resort.

40 players including Brunel Wealth team members, clients and families supported by CHSW took to the greens following a breakfast and played 18 holes of golf.

In the afternoon, attendees enjoyed lunch, sponsored by LGT Wealth Management and took part in an auction, bidding for donated prizes such as a Cooking Class at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, an overnight stay and breakfast at the Kingham Plough in the Cotswolds and signed sport memorabilia

David Ball and the Christian Motorcycle Association held a fantastic bike show on the church grounds in Lawrence Weston and raised an amazing £1,038 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Supporters from the local community came to see the wonderful array of bikes, trikes and off-roaders that fled from far and wide, some travelling from Swindon especially for the gathering. For the first event in the Lawrence Weston community, it was a resounding success.

Childrens Hospice South West rely on voluntary donations to continue to care for local children with life-limiting conditions and their

13 teams of golfers braved the summer rain and enjoyed a charity golf day and raffle as well as live music at Knowle Golf Club in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The golfers arranged by the Bristol City Former Players Association (FPA) raised over £1000 for the local children’s hospice.

The Bristol City FPA was founded by Neil Palmer in 2021 with the aim of recognising, and celebrating any Former City player ranging from 1 appearance to 646, all of which have paved the way for those that wear the shirt today. FPA Team Member - Chris Johnson said: “It was absolutely fantastic to