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Junior Football Club has been showing outstanding community spirit and support for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) through a vibrant Colour Run event and an ambitious walking challenge in June. 

Over 250 children took part in the Frys Junior Football Club Colour Run on Sunday 26 April, raising an incredible £5,000 so far through crowdfunding on JustGiving, with further sponsorship still to be collected in aid of CHSW and the club. The event, generously supported by numerous local businesses, created an electric atmosphere with a real sense of community pride. 

A strong team of six from Pure Professionals, an accountancy firm based in Clifton, Bristol, will be tackling the 58km Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge on 17 May to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). 

The Ultra Challenge will see the team walk, jog, or run along the stunning but demanding Jurassic Coast. Stretching from Corfe Castle to Bridport, the route features challenging climbs, rugged coastline, and spectacular scenery — making it a true test of endurance. 

A garden on the North Coast of Cornwall is opening in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Malibu Gardens, on Tristram Cliff in Polzeath, will be open for visitors on Sunday 4 May.

The garden has stunning uninterrupted views over Polzeath beach and Pentire headland, with large variety of shrubs and succulents in full bloom for visitors to enjoy.

On Saturday 23 March, the beautiful gardens of Pentillie Castle and Estate in Saltash, St. Mellion, were generously opened to the public in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

All garden entry fees from the day were kindly donated to the charity, helping to make a real difference for the families they support.

A Cornish garden is opening on Friday 25 April in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Rose Morran garden in Talskiddy, St Columb will be open for visitors to enjoy from 12pm-4pm for just £5 entry, with children going free.

Covering 2 acres, this garden includes colour, shapes and textures through the seasons, with shrubs and trees that have been planted over the last 11 years.

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is excited to announce the opening of its new shop on Falmouth’s bustling high street.

The shop opened its green doors to the public on Monday 14 April, and sits on the busy Market Street in the seaside town.

On Thursday 18 April, 70-year-old veteran Derek Newman from Bath will embark on a chilling and courageous 24-hour stay inside one of the world’s most haunted prisons.

Armed with nothing more than a sleeping bag and a single candle, Derek will spend the night alone in the notoriously haunted 17th-century HM Prison Shepton Mallet. Derek will be confronting the unknown to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Isles of Scilly Travel have supported Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) by gifting 2 complimentary return tickets on their passenger ferry Scillonian III. 

The travel company’s generosity was sparked due to the previous tickets issued unexpectedly becoming void.

The tickets were won at a CHSW charity golf day last year at Carlyon Bay Golf Club. The event featured an auction, with the star prize being a generously donated 7-night stay at Orchard Barn on St Mary’s. 

Members of Portishead Cycling Club (PCC) and Clevedon and District Riding Club are gearing up for their latest fundraising endeavour, cycling towards a shared goal to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Starting on Monday 3 February, three dedicated teams will race to complete an impressive 40,000km – the equivalent of a lap around the globe.

Seven-year-old Mabel Mackay from Burnham on Sea in Somerset has wowed her community by running a mile every day in March, raising over £500 for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).