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Eddie Farwell, Co-Founder and retiring CEO of Children’s Hospice South West has died

28 March 2025 CHSW

Update: 10/04/2025

Memorial Service for Eddie

Over the coming months Children’s Hospice South West, with Lizzy, Eddie's daughter, will be organising a Memorial Service.  This will be an opportunity for everyone to celebrate Eddie's life and all he has done for so many.  We will share details of this in due course. 

Enjoy entry to Malibu Gardens for Children’s Hospice South West

23 April 2025 CHSW

A garden on the North Coast of Cornwall is opening in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Malibu Gardens, on Tristram Cliff in Polzeath, will be open for visitors on Sunday 4 May.

The garden has stunning uninterrupted views over Polzeath beach and Pentire headland, with large variety of shrubs and succulents in full bloom for visitors to enjoy.

A Wonderful Day at Pentillie Castle in Support of Children's Hospice South West

15 April 2025 CHSW

On Saturday 23 March, the beautiful gardens of Pentillie Castle and Estate in Saltash, St. Mellion, were generously opened to the public in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

All garden entry fees from the day were kindly donated to the charity, helping to make a real difference for the families they support.

Enjoy entry to Rose Morran Garden in support of local children’s hospice

15 April 2025 CHSW

A Cornish garden is opening on Friday 25 April in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Rose Morran garden in Talskiddy, St Columb will be open for visitors to enjoy from 12pm-4pm for just £5 entry, with children going free.

Covering 2 acres, this garden includes colour, shapes and textures through the seasons, with shrubs and trees that have been planted over the last 11 years.

70-Year-Old Veteran Prepares for 24-Hour Stay in World’s Most Haunted Prison to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospice South West

10 April 2025 CHSW

On Thursday 18 April, 70-year-old veteran Derek Newman from Bath will embark on a chilling and courageous 24-hour stay inside one of the world’s most haunted prisons.

Armed with nothing more than a sleeping bag and a single candle, Derek will spend the night alone in the notoriously haunted 17th-century HM Prison Shepton Mallet. Derek will be confronting the unknown to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Isles of Scilly Travel gift 2 complimentary ferry tickets to charity

03 April 2025 CHSW

Isles of Scilly Travel have supported Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by gifting 2 complimentary return tickets on their passenger ferry Scillonian III. 

The travel company’s generosity was sparked due to the previous tickets issued unexpectedly becoming void.

The tickets were won at a CHSW charity golf day last year at Carlyon Bay Golf Club. The event featured an auction, with the star prize being a generously donated 7-night stay at Orchard Barn on St Mary’s. 

Portishead Cycling Club and Clevedon Riders Pedal Towards a Global Goal in Charity Challenge for local children’s hospice

03 April 2025 CHSW

Members of Portishead Cycling Club (PCC) and Clevedon and District Riding Club are gearing up for their latest fundraising endeavour, cycling towards a shared goal to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Starting on Monday 3 February, three dedicated teams will race to complete an impressive 40,000km – the equivalent of a lap around the globe.