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Eddie Farwell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), has announced his plans to retire within the next year.
After founding the charity with his late wife Jill in 1991, and following 20 years as Chief Executive, Eddie has decided that now is the right time to hand over the reins.
“It’s not been an easy decision” explains Eddie.
The roar of engines will be filling Bristol this summer for an annual charity bike show
Members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) are revving up ready for their second Bike Show at St Peter’s Church, Lawrence Weston, on 26 August in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The family-friendly show will see bikers from across Bristol showcase their machines and there will be motorbike related stalls, face painting, a bouncy castle, a café selling cakes and cream teas and a barbecue.
A local businessman is to take on the challenge of cycling from one end of the UK to the other to raise money for a children’s hospice.
Derek Campion, Managing Director of Avonmouth-based company Filtration Ltd, is to bike the 980 miles from Lands End in Cornwall to John O Groats in Scotland to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The challenge is part of the Babble Across Britain event which will see around 800 cyclists use pedal power to raise money for a variety of different charities.
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has re-opened it’s Penzance charity shop with a fresh new look.
The shop on Causewayhead has been given a complete makeover, and is completely open plan and spacious.
Area Retail Manager, Jerome Browne, said the improved layout would offer customers an enhanced shopping experience, as well as a better working environment for staff and volunteers.
We are looking forward to welcoming back our lovely, local customers and doners here in Penzance after our amazing re-fit, the shop really looks fantastic
Teams are being sought to dust off their irons and tee up for a charity golf day in Somerset.
The Rotary Club of Brue Valley is holding its annual golf day at Wheathill Golf Club, Lydford-on- Fosse, near Castle Cary, on September 12.
The event, which will see up to 24 teams make their way around the 18 hole course, will raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
A grandmother of 2 put on her swimming hat to take the plunge and raise money for a children’s hospice.
Lin Cryer, 73, from Hanham, Bristol, swam 7 miles in 7 hours over 7 days at Longwell Leisure Centre to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
She took up the challenge as part of the charity’s Swim 10K in May fundraiser.
Lin, who spends her spare time knitting, reading and gardening, smashed her initial fundraising target of £50 – raising £520.
Bereaved siblings of children cared for by a Bristol hospice enjoyed a special gaming session.
Bath-based media group Network N Holdings, which specialises in the gaming industry, hosted the event which was attended by 5 young people.
All of the young gamers are siblings of children who have been cared for by Children’s Hospice South West at its Charlton Farm Hospice in Wraxall.
As well as playing Nintendo Switch and PS5 games during the evening, the siblings also enjoyed plentiful pizza.
Award winning musician Jamie Cullum shared a special message with guests at an event to celebrate the importance of music to children and young people supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
Songwriter and pianist Jamie recorded the message which was shared at an Evening of Jazz held in the stunning gardens of Iford Manor in Bradford-on-Avon.
Around 80 people attended the event, enjoying performances by jazz band Body and Soul and musician Denquar Chupak.
A team of colleagues from one of North Somerset’s largest employers is preparing to saddle up for a charity ride between Bristol and Cornwall – for the eleventh consecutive year.
Twelve members of staff at Edwards in Clevedon are taking part in the Children’s Hospice South West’s Ride for Precious Lives from 12-14 July.
A sell-out daytime disco is making a return to Weston-super-Mare.
The Loft Nightclub in the seaside town is once again hosting the ‘In Bed By Nine’ disco in aid of Children’s Hospice South West.
The summer ‘daylight disco’, on 20 July, runs from 2.00pm to 8.00pm, with a strict rule that only women and men over 30 years-old will be allowed through the doors.
