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Trescothick puts £18k on the scoreboard for children’s hospice with big-hitting cycle ride

06 June 2019 chsw Fundraising

Cricketing legend Marcus Trescothick has presented a cheque for more than £18,000 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The Somerset County Cricket Club star and Ashes winner has been an ambassador for CHSW since his benefit year in 2008 and supported the charity during his testimonial year last year.

Get ready for ‘biggest ever’ Dartmouth Art & Craft Weekend

05 June 2019 chsw Fundraising

Dartmouth’s Royal Avenue Gardens will host the ‘biggest ever’ Dartmouth Art & Craft Weekend this month.

The 16th annual event on June 29-30 will showcase 40 stalls exhibiting a huge variety of arts and crafts, and offer visitors the chance to talk to artists and crafters as they work.

There will be entertainment from a wide range of musical and dance performers, as well as plenty of homemade cakes, cream teas, sandwiches and teas.

Dawn's training for national competition

05 June 2019 chsw Fundraising

Dawn Barnard, 45, from St Blazey has worked as a carer at Little Harbour children’s hospice at Porthpean in St Austell for almost three years. Inspired by the families she works with as well as people she knows through her gym Dawn has set herself a huge challenge of competing in a bodybuilding competition while raising funds for Little Harbour. She has had to commit to a strict regime of training along with a strict diet, all while putting time into her fundraising for Little Harbour as well.

Charity Donation Cooked up by Barbican Kitchen

31 May 2019 chsw Fundraising

Barbican Kitchen, situated above Plymouth Gin Distillery on the Barbican in Plymouth, has recently donated £336.58 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) following its two month Dine and Donate campaign.

During January and February customers were encouraged to donate with the Barbican Kitchen’s annual “Dine and Donate” set menu.

Nathan Davies, General Manager at Barbican Kitchen speaks highly about supporting CHSW.

Why Rainbow Run Means More Than a Fun Day Out

20 May 2019 chsw Events, Fundraising

Tickets for Children’s Hospice South West’s 5km Rainbow Run are selling fast and the Fundraising Team from Little Harbour children’s hospice are keen for participants to understand what their support means to the charity.

The Rainbow Run is now in its 6th year and is a fun 5km run, jog or walk around RAF St Mawgan where those taking part get covered in different coloured powder paint along the way.