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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. 

Little Harbour offering talks on hospice’s sensory experiences

10 July 2025 CHSW

Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell is offering community talks about the sensory experiences provided at the hospice.

These sessions are being offered to groups, school and business to raise awareness about the work Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) does for local families whose child has a life-limiting condition.

For the babies, children and young people CHSW care for, sensory experiences are so important to help them interact with the people and environment around them.

Plymouth Care Centre’s Cream Tea raises hundreds for charity

08 July 2025 CHSW

A local care centre in Plymouth has raised over £600 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Greenacres Care Centre in Mannamead, Plymouth, held a Cream Tea on Friday 30 May to raise funds for the charity after residents voted to support them for the 2nd year running.

Residents, families, friends and staff enjoyed home baked scones, singing and entertainment on a lovely, sunny afternoon.

The event was a huge success, and the owners of the Care Centre match funded the amount raised meaning even more money could be donated to CHSW to help its vital work. 

Beloved duo Judi Spiers and Gus Honeybun join local children’s hospice to spread joy across the south west

20 June 2025 chsw

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is delighted to announce a special partnership with one of the region’s most beloved duos — Judi Spiers and the legendary Gus Honeybun.

Judi and Gus, who have been cherished figures in homes across the South West for decades, are joining forces with CHSW to bring moments of joy, comfort and connection to babies children and families supported by the charity’s 3 hospices.

Hole in one for Children’s Hospice South West

18 June 2025 CHSW

Mainstone Golf Society in Plymouth held a fundraising event in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The group held a golf day at Boringdon Park Golf Club which rasied £3,650 for the charity.

Over 100 individuals took part, all completing 18 holes of the highly regarded course at Boringdon with lots of healthy competition between those taking part. 

The society is winding down its activity, which is proving beneficial for the charity as they have generously donated all remaining funds to CHSW.