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Walk for Alba

25 July 2018 chsw Fundraising

Alba is two years old and lives in Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, with her parents. Alba’s Aunt Laura and four cousins live in Loch Leven in Scotland and it is here that Alba’s Scottish-based family have undertaken a 13-mile walk to raise funds for the hospice that supports her, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

CHSW’s Totnes shop celebrates its 5th birthday

23 July 2018 chsw Shops

The Children’s Hospice South West shop in Totnes recently celebrated its 5th birthday, with a special thank you to the volunteers and customers who have supported the shop since it opened.

The shop in High Street, Totnes, opened in July 2013, and marked five years of trading with a special cake made by shop manager’s assistant Julia Howarth to thank volunteers and customers for their continued support.

Dancers Raise over £3000

18 July 2018 chsw Fundraising

The Linda Mortimore & Charlotte Smith School of Dance has raised £3536 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) at its most recent dance show held in June at Ivybridge Community College.

Children from two and half years old to 24 took part in the ‘Summer Spectacular and Cinderella’ show. Dancers and teachers had dedicated 12 weeks to rehearsals including weekends to perfect their routines which was all made worth it when the show was an absolute triumph.

Archie completes The Three Peaks

04 July 2018 chsw Fundraising

Archie who goes to The Downs School, a stone's throw from our Charlton Farm hospice, has climbed The National Three Peaks - Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England & Snowdon in Wales - and raised funds for CHSW!

The year 7 pupil completed the challenge in just three days and raised over £2,000. Archie's total walking distance was 23 miles, his total ascent, 3064 metres and he was driven a distance of 462 miles.