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A Bideford teenager will be racing against the clock next week to complete an emotional origami challenge in memory of a four-year-old girl from the town.

Aria Mitchell, 16, will be attempting to fold 1,000 paper cranes in just 24-hours to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), after hearing about how the charity supported Imogen Smale and her family.

New Cornish clothing brand MegaWhet hopes to raise £20,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) with the launch of their branded t-shirts.

Malcolm Harris, the brainchild of the MegaWhet brand, explains how his new venture will support CHSW;

We are encouraging people to buy our t-shirts, post a photo on social media of them wearing the t-shirt at their favourite landmark, location, party or event, tag #MegaWhet and we will then donate £5 to the children’s hospice.

Taking place on the weekend of July 22- 24, Bristol City will go up against Bristol Rovers in the annual fishing competition being held at Acorn Fishery in Clevedon.

For the seventh year running, supporters of Bristol’s 2 main football teams come together to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and battle it out to be winners of the prestigious Divvy Cup.

The Nailsea Bikers have handed over a cheque to their chosen charity, Children's Hospice South West, for a staggering £10,413.

The funds were raised during last year’s incredibly successful Nailsea International Bike Show. 

Pupils at Bishop Fox's secondary school in Taunton have been busy gathering chocolate eggs to give to poorly children this Easter.

The Year 10 students organised a school-wide collection of Easter treats for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) after deciding to support the charity, which provides vital support for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.

On Wednesday evening (6 April) Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held a very special appreciation event at Topping & Company Booksellers thanks to the sponsorship of MiTEQ Solutions.

A Perranporth painter’s love of creating works of art is helping to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Maureen Crofts paints every day and specialises in wildlife pieces created using both graphite and watercolour pencils. 

Four gardens in the hamlet of Kelly, in Lifton, are going to be opening over the weekend of 23 - 24 April to help raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

People are being asked to lace up their walking boots and take on an Incredible Hike for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) this spring.

The charity has lined up a raft of inspiring walking routes across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset for supporters to choose from – or they can simply pick one of their own. 

CHSW area fundraiser Kate Romo said: “Whether it’s a scenic stroll or an epic coast path ramble, grab your walking shoes, hike as you like and show your support for local children and families.

The entirely fictious fundraiser called Jail & Bail took place on Friday (March 25) in Bristol in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Eight businesspeople found themselves arrested for (comedy) crimes, tried, and ‘sent down’ by Judge Downsy.