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Chivenor ladies to host concert in support of choir member Jane’s marathon bid

15 March 2023 chsw Fundraising

A founder member of the Chivenor Military Ladies Choir will be swapping song sheets for running shoes when she takes on the TCS London Marathon next month.

Jane Batchelor from Fremington will be joining thousands of runners braving the iconic 26.2-mile course in the capital on Sunday, April 23.

Coastline Housing raises over £12,400 for Children’s Hospice South West

13 March 2023 chsw Fundraising, Corporate

Colleagues at Coastline Housing have presented £12,440 to Children’s Hospice South West.

The money is the result of a year’s worth of corporate fundraising by colleagues at the Cornish housing charity and is a record breaker too – the most Coastline has ever raised for a charity of the year.

Ballroom dancers in Exeter raise thousands for children’s hospice

06 March 2023 chsw Fundraising

Ballroom dancers from across East Devon have helped raise thousands of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Dance partners Jean Pollington, from Ottery St Mary, and Mike Green, from Exeter, raised £5,025.93 by holding an annual charity dance at Clyst St Mary Village Hall.

They also raised the money by attending car boot sales throughout the year.

Good friends Jean and Mike, regularly dance at various ballroom events, including the Wonford Community Hall dances every Friday afternoon.

Josh takes on chilly 30-day challenge for children’s hospice

28 February 2023 chsw Fundraising

A Torquay man has been braving freezing cold water every day throughout February to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

When many people are cranking up the temperature on their morning shower, Josh Butler, 27, can usually be found channelling his inner Wim Hof and slowly plunging into an ice bath pod in his back garden.

Rugby club joins forces with British Gas to make winning donation to hospice

20 February 2023 chsw Fundraising, Corporate

British Gas and Taunton Rugby Club have made a £21,400 donation to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The Titans, who announced a multi-year partnership with the energy supplier last year, held a pre-match lunch and fundraising auction at Veritas Park in December.

More than 250 people attended the event prior to the home game against Birmingham Moseley, bidding on a host of special items and experiences donated by local businesses, including signed rugby balls, golf days and stays at Cornish hotels.

Coffee morning regulars raise their mugs for children’s hospice

13 February 2023 chsw Fundraising

Regulars at a weekly coffee morning in Barnstaple have presented a £500 donation to Children’s Hospice South West.

The Thursday morning get-togethers at the Meddard House retirement housing in Bevan Road have raised tens of thousands of pounds for local good causes over the years, including more than £7,000 since residents were able to get together again following Covid lockdowns.

The money is raised through the sale of raffle tickets, with prizes generously donated by residents and local businesses. 

Outlet shopping village offers support for children's hospice in 2023

17 January 2023 chsw Fundraising, Corporate

Affinity Devon has announced Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its chosen charity for 2023.

The outlet shopping village in Clovelly Road, Bideford, is planning fundraising events throughout the year and will have donation boxes in stores for anyone who would like to support the charity, which runs the Little Bridge House children’s hospice in nearby Fremington.