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An auntie and her neighbour will be starting the New Year by losing their locks to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Christine Harper and Carol Bridgeman, from Chard, will be hoping to raise £1,000 by doing a sponsored head shave at The Choughs Hotel on Friday (January 7).

Lauren Chisholm from Redland in Bristol has signed up to take part in the Bath Half Marathon and the Paris Marathon in 2022 in memory of her grandmother who was a keen supporter of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Lauren is asking for donations in support of CHSW as her grandmother Eileen Chisholm, who sadly died in 2021, was a passionate supporter of the local charity.

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is appealing for runners to take part in the Bath Half Marathon on March 13, 2022, in support of their cause.

General entries for this much-loved half marathon sold out in November, but CHSW has a handful of places up for grabs for £35 each.

World-class footballer Mason Mount, is swapping his boots for a controller today (24 December) as he gives four families supported by UK children’s charity, Together for Short Lives, the chance to join their idol for some festive gaming fun.

8 year old Harry Crocker from Saltash spent the month of November cycling a mile every day, on a static bike, to raise money to help children and families supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Harry decided to take on the challenge in memory of his nephew Isaac who died just 8 days old in September 2021. Harry was inspired by his older sister Sam; Isaac’s mum, who works as a carer on the team at Little Harbour and has been raising funds in Isaac’s memory for the hospice.

A group of budding young entrepreneurs from Bridgwater have been busy making and selling reindeer food and have raised over £200 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Brother and sister Jude age 7 and Tabby aged 5, along with family friend Emillie, made 125 bags of Magic Reindeer Food and sold it for £1 a bag. 

Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) has awarded Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) a grant of £10,000.

CHSW provides expert children’s hospice care for life-limited children and their families, including many families from Chippenham. 

Did you witness hundreds of Santas on a Bikes driving through Bristol on Saturday 4 December, spreading much festive cheer?

The huge turn-out was in support of the city’s only dedicated children’s hospice facility, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and has so-far raised more than £20,000 for the charity which cares for children with life limiting conditions and their families. 

Em Bryan from Melksham in Wiltshire has signed up to take part in the Bath Half Marathon in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Em only began running at the beginning of 2020 and has lost 7 stone in the process.

Last year the Grimstead family raised a whopping £1,723.77 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) when they invited passers-by to hang a bauble on their wisteria tree in exchange for a donation. 

Lucy Grimstead, said: “Last year we had so much fun watching our tree become even more beautiful. So, with your help we’d love to get that total even bigger for CHSW this year.” 

If you’d like to take part, the family’s address is 3 Seavale Road, Clevedon, BS21 7QB, which is just a short stroll from Hill Road and Alexander Gardens.