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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 items in question were two life-size soldiers and they used to be part of the Hawthorns’ Christmas decorations during Mandy’s time as Manager of the retirement home.

Tim Somer, current General Manager of the Hawthorns, said “They had been a part of the Hawthorns family for over 20 years and have been beautifully

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.

Geoffrey Hyde from Totnes Rotary club said there were still some places

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.

This challenge really isn’t for the feint-hearted. Participants will need to be physically fit as part of the day

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.

Every item sold will help the charity to offer vital care and respite to more than 550 children with life-limiting conditions and their

Four local businesses have returned to show their support for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by each sponsoring a paint station at the charity’s Rainbow Run coming to Newquay this June.

Returning as main event sponsor for Rainbow Run is Ann’s Cottage and alongside them Biffa Cornwall, Happy Days Nurseries, Cornwall Training and Consultancy and Steve Andrews Tyres & Autocare are returning as paint station sponsors again this year.

Rainbow Run is a sponsored 5km fun run which is taking place at RAF St Mawgan in Newquay on Sunday 23 rd June. This is the sixth year of the event which has

A business advisory firm with roots in South Molton and Holsworthy is launching a year-long fundraising drive to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Baldwins’ offices on Pathfields Business Park, South Molton and Fry Street, Holsworthy have pledged their fundraising to the hospice after staff voted for CHSW to be the firm’s charity of the year.

CHSW offers vital care and respite to more than 550 children with life-limiting conditions and their whole families at its three hospices in North Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. It costs around £10million a year to run the three hospices, the

Delamore Art and Sculpture Exhibition will be opening on 1 st May bringing a month of artistic delights to Delamore house and gardens at Cornwood near Ivybridge for all to enjoy.

This is the 17 th year of the annual event which presents the largest collection of artist’s work in one place in the south west. Last year around 150 artists exhibited work and a record 8,000 people visited the historic estate in Cornwood on the southern edge of Dartmoor to view the pieces displayed in both the gardens and the house.

Each year the exhibition supports a different charity and Children’s Hospice South

Over the last two years, staff at the Costain office in Yatton have been supporting local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Their collective efforts have resulted in an impressive £7,425.15 being raised.

The team at Costain have embarked upon a variety of fundraising activities including the 3 Peaks Challenge in South Wales, a 5k Bubble Rush fun run to office tuck shops and annual raffles. Staff have also been giving their time volunteering at the charity’s shops in both Bristol and Glastonbury.

Amanda Gallagher, Corporate Fundraiser at CHSW, said, “The Costain team in Yatton have

The Bristol arm of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has begun fundraising for its chosen charity of the year, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

To kick-start their fundraising a team took part in a Bush tucker Trial, which included: devouring a shot glass of meal worms and buffalo worms, followed by crickets, locusts, grasshoppers and scorpions. The final round involved consuming a combination of Stilton cheese with a topping of mushed banana, taramasalata and Seafood Sauce! Like all good Trials, there was a bonus round consisting of blended fish stock, soy sauce, pickled eggs, seafood

An incredible, emotional 48 hours, jam packed with so much fun in the most beautiful place ever.

Emma and Mark Smale recently returned to Little Bridge House for a stay with their daughters Evie and Amelie, to show them why the hospice was such a special place for their first daughter Imogen, who died in 2016.

Emma said: “After Imogen died, we were told we could come back at a time of our choosing, to spend a weekend creating some new memories, whilst remembering the beautiful memories we already have of Imogen. We decided now would be the perfect time to visit whilst Evie and Ame lie are