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The Rural Living Show is making a welcome return to the prestigious King’s Hall School in Taunton on November 27 and 28 in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Now in its 28th year, the event has become a firm favourite in the Somerset festive calendar and will once again showcase the best the region has to offer in high quality and unique artisan craft, homeware, fashion, textiles, art, design, fragrance and beauty. 

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting people to a festive afternoon of Christmas fun and treats at Tucker’s Grave Inn’s new Parlour café.

The Christmas Fair in Faulkland on Sunday 28 November from 2-5pm in the Parlour café will help CHSW provide support and care to families of children with life-limiting conditions. 

Mince pies, mulled wine and a selection of hot drinks and goodies will be on offer, with stalls from local businesses and crafts people. 

Gordano Year 8 student Cian Redman has set himself a challenge to climb the height of Mount Everest over the winter months to raise money for Children's Hospice South West. Along the way he is involving friends, family and members of his rugby team - Gordano Sharks u13s.

A member of the Care Team at the local children’s hospice is going out of their comfort zone by braving a Firewalk for the charity.

Sarah Turnbull from Worle will face the challenge of walking bare foot over hot coals at temperatures of 1200˚F.

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Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is partnering with Bristol-based National Friendly Financial Solutions (NFFS) and holding an exclusive business event at St George’s Bristol on Wednesday November 24, from 3pm-5pm.

CHSW is looking for 300 businesses from across the south west to join the Business Club in 2022

Lydgate House Hotel at Postbridge on Dartmoor recently took part in The Big South West Cream Tea to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Guests enjoyed sampling their scones and tea on the terrace of the late Victorian country house which has stunning views over Dartmoor, and raised £107 for CHSW in the process.

Beach yoga classes in Bude have helped raise £350 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The regular morning sessions on Summerleaze beach have been run by yoga teacher Claire Jennings since the spring and have carried on into the autumn thanks to the recent spell of good weather.

Staff at Children’s Hospice South West’s Charlton Farm in North Somerset were delighted to receive 72 teddies from charity, Teddies for Loving Care (TLC). 

TLC, operated by and funded with donations from Freemasons, donates teddies to A&E departments and hospices in their specific regions.

A family from Taunton hopes to raise £10,000 for the children's hospice in North Somerset which is currently caring for them.

They [Charlton Farm] have given all 3 of us and our extended family nothing but love, sympathy, and respect. Most importantly, they have been there for us when we really need a hug, chat or cry

Matt Stevens and his wife Lauren became proud parents of a baby boy called Nolan in August this year.