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A small number of children, their families and staff were delighted when Her Majesty The Queen paid a visit to Little Bridge House children’s hospice on Wednesday 16 July to mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of the children’s hospice based in North Devon. This was the first visit since the death of Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Co-Founder earlier this year, Eddie Farwell.

Eddie and Jill Farwell founded CHSW in 1991 following their own experience of having to travel from North Devon to Oxford to access hospice care for 2 of their children, Katie and Tom, who had life-limiting

Little Harbour children’s hospice hosted a networking event with a difference for members of their Business Club.

On Monday 7 July, 35 Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) Business Club members and guests came to the hospice in St Austell for an afternoon of pitch and putt alongside networking.

Before they were allowed out on the green Sam Dickenson from St Austell bravely shared her story about the support CHSW offers to local families like hers when they need it the most. Sam’s youngest son Seth died at the age of 7 following a medulloblastoma, a brain tumour the size of a golf ball. Little

112 keen cyclists from across the South West unleashed their pedal power at the weekend by completing a 205-mile cycling challenge, raising more than £320,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The annual Ride for Precious Lives saw cyclists ride through 3 counties in just 3 days in the event which is now in its 16th year and sponsored by Edwards Vacuum.

The route started out from the charity’s Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell on Friday 11 July, stopped off at CHSW’s Little Bridge House hospice in Barnstaple on Saturday, and finished at Charlton Farm children’s hospice

Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell is offering community talks about the sensory experiences provided at the hospice.

These sessions are being offered to groups, schools and businesses to raise awareness about the work Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) does for local families whose child has a life-limiting condition.

For the babies, children and young people CHSW cares for, sensory experiences are so important to help them interact with the people and environment around them.

Amanda Masters, Area Fundraiser for CHSW said: “Our Care Teams are so creative in the ways that they

A local care centre in Plymouth has raised over £600 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Greenacres Care Centre in Mannamead, Plymouth, held a Cream Tea on Friday 30 May to raise funds for the charity after residents voted to support them for the 2nd year running.

Residents, families, friends and staff enjoyed home baked scones, singing and entertainment on a lovely, sunny afternoon.

The event was a huge success, and the owners of the Care Centre match funded the amount raised meaning even more money could be donated to CHSW to help its vital work.

CHSW has 3 children’s hospices across

1,500 people took part in Cornwall’s brightest fun run on Saturday as RAF St Mawgan once again hosted the Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Rainbow Run, sponsored by Kernow Coatings.

The event returned to Newquay for its 11th year, and has already seen an incredible £100,000 raised, which will help provide care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions supported by CHSW’s Little Harbour hospice in St Austell.

After a morning of entertainment in the event village participants of all ages ran, jogged and walked the 5km route, through 8 coloured paint stations

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is delighted to announce a special partnership with one of the region’s most beloved duos — Judi Spiers and the legendary Gus Honeybun.

Judi and Gus, who have been cherished figures in homes across the South West for decades, are joining forces with CHSW to bring moments of joy, comfort and connection to babies children and families supported by the charity’s 3 hospices.

This unique collaboration will see Judi and Gus working closely with CHSW on a number of exciting initiatives throughout the year — creating smiles, sharing stories and spreading the warmth

Mainstone Golf Society in Plymouth held a fundraising event in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The group held a golf day at Boringdon Park Golf Club which rasied £3,650 for the charity.

Over 100 individuals took part, all completing 18 holes of the highly regarded course at Boringdon with lots of healthy competition between those taking part.

The society is winding down its activity, which is proving beneficial for the charity as they have generously donated all remaining funds to CHSW.

CHSW has three hospices across the South West, including Little Bridge House in Devon

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Eddie Farwell, Co-Founder and retiring CEO of Children’s Hospice South West, was held at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17 June.

Eddie died on 27 March at the age of 73, following a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. The hundreds in attendance at the service was testament to the impact Eddie had on so many, as well as the legacy he leaves behind. Among those attending were former colleagues, families who had been supported by Children’s Hospice South West, as well as those from the wider South West community and representatives from across the UK

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life and work of Eddie Farwell, Co-Founder and retiring CEO of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), took place at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17 June 2025.

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Eddie died on 27 March following a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease and a private funeral was held shortly after his death. CHSW has organised a Memorial Service for Eddie, enabling the wider community to celebrate Eddie’s life, share their memories and find comfort together.

Phil Morris, incoming CEO at CHSW said:

It is fitting that during Children’s