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Members of the Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link have been busy planting crocus bulbs at Little Bridge House to mark World Polio Day on Thursday, October 24.

Club president Ralph Gordon and four fellow Rotarians planted 250 bulbs at the entrance of the children’s hospice in Fremington as part of Rotary International’s campaign to raise awareness of efforts to eradicate polio.

When they flower towards the end of Februray, the grounds of the Children’s Hospice South West hospice will be carpeted in purple crocuses.

Gary Hatch, maintenance manager at Little Bridge House, said: “It was lovely to

Over £12,000 has been raised for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) following its Jail and Bail fundraising event which was held at Bodmin Jail on Friday 18 th October and donations are still rolling in.

6 local people took part in the event which involved individuals getting arrested and put on trial for fictitious crimes including possessing a loud shirt in a rural area and impersonating a fitness freak while eating cake. Once found guilty each prisoner was tasked with raising £999 to be set free.

Prisoners were; Dan Martland from Farmer’s Arms St Merryn, Graham Robinson from Polymermedic

Residents and employees based in Bradley Stoke have been urged to bring their unwanted items to the local Children’s Hospice South West shop at the Willow Brook Centre.

Since opening in August, the shop has been well supported but is now in need of more donations. Shop Manager, Simon George, said: “We offer some fantastic pre-loved and brand new items but are asking for an increase in the amount of womenswear, shoes and fashion accessories we receive.”

Stock donations can be dropped off at the shop anytime Monday-Saturday between 9am and 6pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Dropping off donations is

An outdoor activity instructor from Honiton has walked the entire length of the South West Coast Path in memory of his niece, Lauren.

Paul Boddington, aged 49, completed the rugged 1,014km coastline hike from Minehead to Poole in just 27 days to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

His journey took him past two CHSW hospices – Little Bridge House in North Devon and Little Harbour in Cornwall – and he has raised more than £7,500 for the charity.

Lauren was diagnosed with ‘delayed development’ around the age of one. She suffered from fits and respiratory issues, and Paul said

SPAR stores across Devon and Cornwall have raised £5544.07 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) through their in-store collection tins over the past year.

Collection tins were put on the cash desk in SPAR stores across Devon and Cornwall and customers have given their spare change generously to the local children’s charity which has three children’s hospices across the region.

Cara Whitting, Finance Assistant for the Gillett’s SPAR stores said: “This is a great amount and we thank all our stores and customers for their continued support of this charity.

Since 2011, we have raised £160,000

Children’s Hospice South West has been announced as City College Plymouth’s chosen charity for the forthcoming academic year 2019/20.

Every year, students and staff at the College raise thousands of pounds for good causes, including a nominated charity which is the focus for their fundraising efforts. This year, the College has chosen to work with Children’s Hospice South West – a charity committed to caring for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children’s hospice and professional family support services.

Zoë Partridge, Community Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South

Dawn Barnard, 45, from St Blazey has worked as a carer at Little Harbour children’s hospice at Porthpean in St Austell for almost three years. Inspired by the families she works with and friends in the fitness industry Dawn set herself a huge challenge of competing in a bodybuilding competition while raising funds for Little Harbour. Since January she has committed to a strict regime of training and diet all while putting time into her fundraising for Little Harbour as well.

The competition Dawn is entering, Mr and Miss Plymouth Bodybuilding and Fitness Show, is taking place on Sunday 20 th

There is less than one month to go before Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Firewalk at Kitley House Hotel near Plymouth.

Over 65 adrenaline junkies have already signed up to walk across hot coals at the Firewalk, all in the name of raising vital funds for the local children’s charity which runs Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell.

Participants will be facing their fears and pushing their boundaries as they walk along a path of hot coals at temperatures of 1200˚F in front of the beautiful Kitley House Hotel.

The event is taking place on Thursday 7 th November from 6pm and CHSW

Children receiving care at Little Harbour in St Austell have received a donation of life-changing technology worth thousands of pounds from children’s charity Lifelites.

Many of the children using the services at Little Harbour have complex disabilities and life-limiting conditions, but the specialist technology which Lifelites has donated can give them the opportunity to do things they never dreamed of. It enables them to play, be creative, control something for themselves and communicate, for as long as it is possible.

The technology, along with training and technical support services

Cook Eat Give is a new foodie way to fundraise for local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The idea is simple – invite your friends or family over, you cook, they eat, then donate!

In support of this new foodie fundraiser, THE PIG-near Bath, is holding a special online auction giving 18 people the opportunity to dine in its stunning Old Dining Room at its setting at Hunstrete House in Pensford. The long table is perfect for feasting, plus you will have a very private dining experience as the room will be available for your guests only. The dining experience includes a three