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Needleworkers create handmade quilts for hospice

20 February 2024 CHSW Volunteer

A group of volunteer needleworkers have been using their talents to create stunning homemade quilts for a children’s hospice.

Project Linus, a group of needlewomen based across the UK, handed over a number of quilts to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The colourful quilts will be used at CHSW's Charlton Farm children's hospice.

Children and young people using the hospice are also able to take the quilts home with them.

Legendary Grand Tour still going strong after 25 years

17 January 2024 chsw Fundraising

For over 25 years North Devon’s annual Legendary Grand Tour has become a firm fixture for August Bank Holiday and attracts Mini owners from all over the UK. Organised by Mini enthusiast Terry Baker and his wife Linda from Minehead, the latest Mini run raised an amazing £22,204 which brings the total amount raised for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) since it began to a staggering £626,218.36!

Mary Gray, Area Fundraiser for CHSW said:

Her Majesty The Queen visits Charlton Farm

21 December 2023 chsw Care, Fundraising

A small number of children, families, staff and supporters were delighted when Her Majesty The Queen paid a visit to Charlton Farm children’s hospice in North Somerset on Thursday 14 December.

Her Majesty, Royal Patron of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), was taken on a tour of the children’s hospice by Co-Founder and CEO Eddie Farwell, Patricia Morris, Chair of Trustees along with Charlton Farm’s Head of Care Karen Greaves and Medical Director, Emma Heckford.

Magical memories made at the Tunnel of Lights

05 December 2023 chsw Care

Families currently receiving care and support from 2 Cornish charities enjoyed the opportunity to make some special memories at the Tunnel of Lights Christmas attraction at Charlestown’s Shipwreck Treasure Museum.

The museum provided complimentary and exclusive access to the festive event before it opened to the public for families with a child or children with a life-limiting condition and being cared for by Children’s Hospice South West. 

'A Night of Music' in aid of Little Harbour

21 November 2023 chsw Fundraising

Local artists are coming together for a concert in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The event, ‘A Night of Music’ is being held at the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth on Sunday 3 December at 7.30pm.

The evening will feature performances from Pendennis Brass and Hit & Miss, a Cornish Singing Quartet, compered by Fred Thomas, as his alter ego, 'Betty'.

Charity Golf Day above par and raises over £6,000 for local children’s hospice

21 September 2023 CHSW Fundraising, Corporate

On Thursday 7 September, Brunel Wealth raised over £6,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) at its charity golf day at Celtic Manor Resort.

40 players including Brunel Wealth team members, clients and families supported by CHSW took to the greens following a breakfast and played 18 holes of golf.