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Local businesses gathered at Bath Racecourse this week for a corporate networking event with a difference — blending professional connections, inspirational stories, and meaningful community impact.

Hosted in collaboration with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and Bath Racecourse, the event welcomed members of the local business community for an afternoon of racing, relationship-building, and recognition of outstanding young ambassadors.

Ben Hicks, shared a compelling account of his journey as a jockey, including his experience riding at the iconic Aintree Racecourse. His insights into the

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is offering keen cyclists a 10% early bird discount to sign up for its 2026 Ride for Precious Lives event before 1 November 2025.

Ride for Precious Lives is the charity’s 3 day cycling challenge which sees cyclists take on 200 miles of challenging, yet stunning, terrain through the heart of the South West, which raised a record-breaking £349,000 this year.

This inspiring event takes place again from 10 – 12 July 2026 and connects all 3 of CHSW’s children’s hospices. It starts at Charlton Farm in North Somerset, travels to Little Bridge House in

A community Casino Night in Plymouth has raised more than £5,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The event, held on Saturday 11 October, brought together 150 guests at the Future Inn for an evening of fun and fundraising. It was organised by local mums Bex, Ruth and Kerry, who all use the services of CHSW’s Little Harbour hospice in St Austell.

The night featured classic casino games including blackjack, poker and roulette, all played with chips, not cash, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere.

The games were generously provided free of charge by Bex’s father, whose business

Anne Skinner, from Worle in Weston-Super-Mare, never imagined that her regular donation to her local children’s hospice could lead to such a big win.

One afternoon, she picked up a phone call she’ll never forget.

"I honestly thought I’d won a tin of biscuits," Anne laughs.

Anne had in fact just won £5,600 in the Children’s Hospice South West Lottery.

A retired nurse, Anne spent many years caring for others at Bristol Eye hospital and the Bristol Royal Infirmary. In her later life, she became a Governor at University Hospitals Bristol. It was there that she met fellow Governor Phil, someone

The Kenwith Castle care home team enabled a resident to re-visit the children’s hospice she helped to found more than 30 years ago.

Eldey spoke to the care home team about her wish to go back to Little Bridge House with her husband Trevor. The facility in Barnstaple, which is operated by Children’s Hospice South West, provides hospice care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Eldey and her husband, Trevor, were founding members of Children’s Hospice South West, alongside their late friends, Jill and Eddie Farwell.
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Families supported by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), along with members of the charity’s dedicated care team, took centre stage at last night’s unforgettable Strength in Style fashion show, held in the stunning surroundings of Bath Abbey.

The event – a powerful celebration of resilience, fashion, and community – brought together individuals affected by cancer or life-limiting illness to walk the runway and share their personal journeys with courage and pride.

CHSW was proud to see families it supports, as well as members of its care team, and volunteers take part as models in the show

Gill Brown has been named Regional Pride of Britain Fundraiser 2025, following her extraordinary fundraising efforts which have seen her raise nearly £500,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Gill received the honour on Friday, 19 September, and will now go on to the national finals of the Pride of Britain Awards in October, proudly representing the West Country.

For nearly two decades, Gill has been the quiet force behind thousands of collections, events, and bucket shakes in support of CHSW.

Her tireless efforts have brought communities together to support babies, children, and

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting supporters to take part in their annual Moonlight Memory Walk at The Lost Gardens of Heligan on Saturday 8 November. There’s still time to save 20% on tickets, but only until midday on Thursday 2 October.

Tickets are currently just £12, which includes your entry into the event as well as the event gets you; a t-shirt, medal, goody bag, pasty at the end of the walk and entry into Heligan.

This is a special event in the autumn calendar providing an opportunity to walk alongside friends, family or colleagues while remembering and celebrating the

Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) charity shop in Falmouth is calling on the local community to help stock its shelves by donating their good-quality, pre-loved items.

The shop, which opened earlier this year, has become a firm favourite for shoppers in the town hunting out a bargain. It is playing a vital role in raising funds to provide care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families across the South West.

From clothing and accessories to books, toys and homeware, every donated item helps the charity to continue providing essential support

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is holding a community evening in a pub in Delabole.

On Wednesday 1 October, The Poldark Inn in Delabole is opening its doors to the local community to come and engage with CHSW.

This will be the perfect opportunity to find out more about the charity and how it’s service and support for local families is evolving.

The evening will start at 6:30pm with refreshments, followed by a short informal presentation from Alice Merrett, the local Area Fundraiser at Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

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