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Bristol based business, The IT Storeroom, is the first company in the South West to have bought and installed a ‘life changing coffee’ machine which donates 50p from the sale of every drink to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Based in Filwood Green Business Park, The IT Storeroom bought the machine from Majestic Coffee South West who install and maintain it.

Kirsty Bale, co-owner of The IT Storeroom, expressed her delight at the response so far. She said: “Filwood Green Business Park has been incredible encouraging the other tenants to support this and it's certainly proving to be very

After weeks and months of training Nicola Hague from Plymouth was one of thousands of runners devastated at the news that this year’s 40th Virgin London Marathon will not be going ahead in its usual way. But for Nicola the London Marathon meant much more than just completing 26 miles, she was going to be running in memory of her son Ethan and to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) which is why she will be running the virtual London marathon on 4th October.

With over £3000 in sponsorship collected already for CHSW Nicola has joined up with four other ladies from Plymouth

Bristol Freemasons are supporting Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by supplying them with wooden pallets so they can be transformed into planters. The pallets have been lovingly reconstructed by Adam Gallagher who lives in Stockwood and is an active supporter of CHSW.

Clark Isles, the charity steward for St Nicholas Masons, said: “We have built a strong relationship with this fantastic charity over the years and we will continue to carry on the support for many years to come. Our primary focus is to try and support as many as people as possible, in this case it was sourcing pallets and

Next year Paul Dennett, a father of three from Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire, turns 44 and plans to mark the occasion by running 112 miles from London to Bristol in just 24 hours. Dubbed ‘The Long Run Home’ Paul will be pounding the streets during the weekend of 6-7 February 2021 and asking for donations in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

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.

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On September 27, three members of the care team from Charlton Farm will be taking the plunge and swimming in open water in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Last year various members of CHSW’s Charlton Farm braved the elements and swam a distance of 2km or 4km around the beautiful Lake Wimbleball in Exmoor as part of the annual Exmoor Open Water Swim.

Rowena Dominy will be swimming with teammates Ian Walsh and Katie Owen, who are also based at the hospice in North Somerset. Rowena said: “Happily, the Exmoor Open Water Swim is going ahead and some of us loved it so much last

Tim Wrathall from Portishead has recorded an album of songs with proceeds to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Following the release of their debut album in 2018, Church of America have released a new collection of remixes with all download sales donated to CHSW. Based in North Somerset, the band formed from members of the critically acclaimed Bristol outfit, Tulamben.

With the sole focus of making uplifting, powerful and energetic instrumentals, producer and writer Tim Wrathall now hopes the new collection can help raise much needed funds for the Wraxall-based charity. “In these

A selfless mum battling terminal cancer has put her own illness aside to help poorly children for a day.

Kathleen Hague, of Helston, was recently diagnosed with terminal small-cell lung cancer.

In the advanced stage, this cancer cannot be cured, but treatments are available to improve the quality of life and treat any symptoms.

The 61-year-old, who is a much-loved mother of three and grandmother to four, decided that instead of waiting for her hair to fall out because of chemotherapy treatments, that she was going to take control and have her daughter shave it off instead.

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In 2005, keen long-distance walker and grandmother, Beryl Griffiths, walked more than 600 miles from Lowestoft to St David's Head to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Beryl documented her walk and published a book entitled ‘Granny Trek’ about her adventures crossing Middle England and South Wales with her two dogs by her side.

Beryl will be walking five miles whilst remembering her beloved husband Tony

Having raised over £200,000 from her Granny Trek, Beryl inspired hundreds of others from the community to join ‘mini’ Granny Treks, which too supported the work of CHSW’s

A bereaved dad from North Tawton will be joining 45,000 people running the first ever ‘virtual’ London Marathon next month.

Luke Compton had been gearing up to take on his second London Marathon in April but the event was postponed and finally cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Instead, he’ll be taking on the 40th edition of the world-famous race in his own way on October 4 – by running from his son Kaleb’s grave in North Tawton to Little Bridge House in Fremington, North Devon.

Luke, 31, said his ‘world fell apart’ the day 18-month-old Kaleb died in June 2015, and that running has

Five-year old Elena Smart from Portishead cycled 100km during August and raised over £1,200 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Having learnt to ride a two-wheeled bike during lockdown, Elena wanted to set herself a challenge and raise money for her local children’s hospice, CHSW’s Charlton Farm in Wraxall. Elena clocked up the impressive distance riding her bike around Leigh Woods and locations in her hometown such as the Marina, Merlin Park, the Lake Grounds and the Nature Reserve, which was her favourite place to cycle.

Dad, Gavin, said: “Proud is an understatement! I have loved