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Granny Trek founder to take part in Memories by Moonlight

10 September 2020 chsw Events, Fundraising

In 2005, keen long-distance walker and grandmother, Beryl Griffiths, walked more than 600 miles from Lowestoft to St David's Head to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Beryl documented her walk and published a book entitled ‘Granny Trek’ about her adventures crossing Middle England and South Wales with her two dogs by her side. 

Beryl will be walking five miles whilst remembering her beloved husband Tony

Bereaved dad’s virtual London Marathon will retrace journey to children’s hospice

04 September 2020 chsw Fundraising

A bereaved dad from North Tawton will be joining 45,000 people running the first ever ‘virtual’ London Marathon next month.

Luke Compton had been gearing up to take on his second London Marathon in April but the event was postponed and finally cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Show off your garden for Children’s Hospice South West this September!

28 August 2020 chsw Fundraising

Children’s Hospice South West is asking people to show off their gardens in aid of the charity this September.

Supporters who have spent time getting green-fingered during lockdown are being urged to hold an open garden event between September 12-20 to raise vital funds for local children and families who use the Little Bridge House children’s Hospice in North Devon.