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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.

In less than two

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

Sidmouth’s new Children’s Hospice South West charity shop is looking for volunteers to help following a successful opening earlier this month.

The shop in Fore Street opened its doors for the first time on August 12 and is appealing for help from the local community following a busy first few weeks.

Manager Emma-Louise Lee said she was delighted that people in Sidmouth were supporting the new shop, which has opened in the former New Look shop.

“Trade has been building gradually and we have had some fantastic donations, but if anyone is able to spare a few hours a week, short-term or long term

Emillie Sabellano Warde aged 5 from Puriton Village, along with friend Evie Ives, were very busy this August when their play date turned into a fundraising venture for Charlton Farm, her local children’s hospice based in Wraxall.

They spent time gathering all the apples from Emillie’s apple tree to set up an honesty shop, which ran from Tuesday 11th August until Thursday 13th August.

Locals were invited to come along to their shop and make a donation to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) which, along with Charlton Farm, operates two other hospices in the South West.

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Children’s Hospice South West is asking people to show off their gardens in aid of the charity this September.

Supporters who have spent time getting green-fingered during lockdown are being urged to hold an open garden event between September 12-20 to raise vital funds for local children and families who use the Little Bridge House children’s Hospice in North Devon.

CHSW community fundraiser Dominic Scotting said: “For many of us, our gardens have been a sanctuary throughout the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. So if you’ve spent time making your garden into a beautiful haven, why not

Members of the Tamar Restoration and Engineering Club, based in the Tamar Valley, have recently handed over a donation of £1000 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) following the completion of the restoration of a tractor.

The Massy Ferguson 35X Multipower was purchased in 1964 and the idea to restore it came about when the tractor was inherited by Adrian Glassborow from Tavistock. Adrian approached Roger Wilcocks and the Tamar Restoration and Engineering Club and members embraced the opportunity to help. Restoring it to full working order has taken six months.

The Club was set up four