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A brother and sister walked barefoot over coals reaching temperatures of 1200F to raise money for the children’s hospice which cared for their disabled sibling.  

Charley Davis and brother Liam took on the roasting hot pathway at the Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Firewalk at Charlton Farm, Wraxall in memory of their foster brother Jack on Thursday 22 February 

Jack was welcomed into the Davis family by mum and dad Sandie and Jim, aged just 2 years-old in 2007. 

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.

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:

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.

This year Connells, Reassured, FL Protection and Alps protection and sales teams at Aviva came together for the day to join in on the ‘Aviva Charity 10K walk’.

Saint Andrew Lodge in Tywardreath raised £950 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
 
The extravaganza was held at Brian and Brenda Ball’s property in July and more than 150 guests were treated to entertainment from Cornish comedian Johnny Cowling as well as a hog roast and delicious desserts. 

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. 

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'.

Edwards Vacuum, global leader of vacuum and abatement, based in Clevedon has raised an outstanding £84,782 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). 

Fred Thomas, aka Betty Stogs, has won a place in the finals of the Pride of Britain Awards.

He was named Regional Pride of Britain Fundraiser 2023 on Friday 15 September.

He will now go onto the finals of the awards, representing the West Country at the national ceremony in October.