Three local companies sponsor Rainbow Run Bristol
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is pleased to announce three local companies are sponsoring its Rainbow Run, which is taking place on Saturday 8 June at the North Somerset Showground.
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Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is pleased to announce three local companies are sponsoring its Rainbow Run, which is taking place on Saturday 8 June at the North Somerset Showground.
Tickets for Children’s Hospice South West’s 5km Rainbow Run are selling fast and the Fundraising Team from Little Harbour children’s hospice are keen for participants to understand what their support means to the charity.
The Rainbow Run is now in its 6th year and is a fun 5km run, jog or walk around RAF St Mawgan where those taking part get covered in different coloured powder paint along the way.
The very special Narnia sensory garden at Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Bridge House has been given a fabulous new look thanks to two talented local craftspeople and a host of generous CHSW supporters.
A stunning new stained-glass mosaic mirror designed and created by Silverton-based glass artist Sue Smith has been installed at the hospice in Fremington.
On the evening of Wednesday 15 May, local charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held a celebratory event at Bath Abbey.
Supported by the Abbey and The Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust, the event sought to raise awareness of and insight into the care and support provided by CHSW’s Charlton Farm, located just 20 miles from Bath.
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is looking for teams to take part in its annual gig row event in Newquay on Sunday 14th July.
This is an annual event offering groups of colleagues, friends or family the chance to give the fantastic sport of gig rowing a go in a friendly event, all supporting a great local cause.
Amanda Masters, Community Fundraiser for CHSW is encouraging teams to get signed up and come and get involved.
A Taunton man is celebrating turning 50 this year by taking on one of the UK’s ultimate sporting challenges …with a little help from his friends!
Pete Robinson will be joined by 12 fellow ‘old men’ on a 1,000-mile cycle ride from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall later this month in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The friends, all aged 50 to 59, will be clocking up an average of 80 miles a day during the 12-day Old Men Go South cycle challenge, which gets under way on May 29.
Charities are often donated some very special or quirky items. During the end of last year, Mandy Parsons from Clevedon saw some interesting Christmas decorations being given new homes and thought that local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) would benefit from them.
The River Dart will provide the arena for an exciting afternoon of dragon boat racing on Sunday, July 14.
Up to 21 authentic dragon boats will be battling it out on the river, helping to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and Rowcroft Hospice, and providing a thrilling spectacle for spectators expected to line the banks at Longmarsh.
Organiser Totnes Rotary Club is planning a day of fun for all the family from 11am to 6pm, with shore-side entertainment, live race commentary, food stalls and drinks tents.
Is running not up your street? Perhaps cycling seems like a breeze? If you’re looking for your next challenge, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has one with a difference. On July 20 & 21 the charity has places available for you to enjoy an exhilarating experience; abseiling down England’s highest waterfall!
Canonteign Falls is a hidden gem and one of the most idyllic places to explore. Situated within Dartmoor National Park in Devon the waterfall descends for over 70m.
Children’s Hospice South West's co-founder and chief executive, Eddie Farwell, will be officially opening the charity's newest shop in Ashburton on May 14.
Mr Farwell, who set up the charity with his late wife Jill in 1991, will cut the ribbon to open the new shop at 9 North Street at 10.30am.
The town centre shop will offer a range of goods, including women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories, as well as children’s toys and games and homewares.