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Many have struggled to keep themselves entertained throughout lockdown, especially during the winter months, however a challenge on the Isles of Scilly has not only kept residents busy but also fit.

Sea swimmers Beth Guy and Erica Swain from St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly set up the Lighthouse Challenge as something for residents of the islands to challenge themselves to do over the winter, with the hope to also raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The challenge had three options, each with varying distances, to complete by cycling, running or walking and sea swimming. The

Young supporters of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) are encouraging people to take on a 30-themed activity to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary next month.

The 30-Day May Mission is open to everyone, whatever their age or ability, with participants asked to challenge themselves with an activity of their choice and raise a few pounds at the same time.

The initiative has been created by CHSW’s Young Ambassadors, a group of sixth form students from local schools and colleges across North Devon, who have participated in the charity’s Young Ambassador programme. Through the programme

The largest residential estate agency in the UK, Countrywide, has chosen to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) following an all-staff vote to choose its 2021 charity of the year.

Team members from across all Countrywide branches in Devon and Cornwall, from Penzance to Torquay, are looking forward to getting involved in fundraising for the charity themselves and also encouraging their tenants, landlords and investors to support their fundraising efforts too.

James Harvey, Lettings Negotiator at Miller Countrywide Falmouth said “I’m absolutely delighted to be working alongside

A leading firm of South West accountants is sponsoring a new fundraising challenge being held to raise thousands of pounds to support seriously ill local children. Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants is supporting The Incredible Hike for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), which runs throughout May, National Walking Month.

Thomas Westcott staff members will be lacing up their walking boots to join hundreds of people expected to take part in the fundraising event. The independent accountancy practice, which has 17 offices across the South West, recently announced CHSW as its charity of the

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is excited to announce plans for its Rainbow Run Your Way fundraiser on 19 – 20 June 2021.

Rainbow Run has become an event synonymous with sunny days and explosions of colour across three different locations in the south west. Last year for the first time the event went virtual and still raised £100,000 for the charity. This year participants will be encouraged to once again take on the Rainbow Run in their own way.

Open to absolutely anyone who wants to get involved, CHSW is encouraging participants to pick a route of any distance and complete it however

Paul Dennett, 44, a father of three from Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire, is running 112 miles from London to Bristol in just 24 hours. Dubbed ‘The Long Run Home’ Paul will be pounding the streets on Saturday 10 April in support of Children’s Hospice South West's (CHSW) Sibling Support Service.

Paul has a history of putting his body on the line for CHSW, a cause very close to his heart. Over the years he has taken part in some gruelling events in support of the charity and raised over £26,700 to date.

Alex Bright, 50 from Emersons Green has known Paul for many years and she knows

A local amateur artist from Radstock, near Bath, is hoping that sales of his watercolour landscapes will help Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) to meet its fundraising targets in its milestone anniversary year.

David Graham, in his seventies, took up painting when he retired from work and set himself the target of working away at his hobby until he was able to sell his artwork in aid of children’s charities. So far he has raised over £10,000.

Now he is supporting local charity Children’s Hospice South West as it celebrates 30 years of providing care for children with life limiting

Clevedon-based ISP is looking for local businesses to challenge them and raise money for local charities.

ISP Triangle Networks has supported local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) for a number of years and continues to do so with their new initiative, Challenge Triangle.

The company is throwing down the gauntlet and requesting other businesses to challenge them to any contest, where the losing team donates £50 to the winning team’s charity of choice.

Bob Irwin, Sales Director at Triangle Networks, said: “At Triangle, we’re a bit competitive and we love a challenge. We’d like

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is asking people to take on an Incredible Hike and raise some vital pounds for the charity this May.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2021, the charity has lined up 30 inspiring walking routes across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset for people to choose from – or they can simply pick one of their own.

CHSW area fundraiser Jayne Jarret said: “We want people to hike as they like and raise a bit of money to ensure local children and families continue to receive the vital hospice care they need.

“May is National Walking Month and whether it’s a scenic stroll or

A young rugby fan from North Devon is raising thousands of pounds for ‘healthcare superheroes’ by selling rainbow-themed rugby shirts and balls that he designed during lockdown.

Eleven-year-old Ryan Mahajan has raised £5,000 for charity since June last year after watching the news and being inspired by the incredible efforts of frontline healthcare workers.

With the help of his family’s company, Aramis Rugby in South Molton, he produced and sold colourfully designed shirts and balls in aid of North Devon Hospice and North Devon District Hospital charity Over and Above.

Now, he hopes to raise a