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For a quarter-of-a-century, the annual Light Up a Life appeal has given people in North Devon the chance to come together and light a candle in memory of loved ones, while helping to provide care for other families facing the most difficult of times.

Six special church services are taking place across the region in the run up to Christmas in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and North Devon Hospice (NDH).

A dazzling night of celebration was held at the Eden Project on Saturday 27 November at Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) 30th anniversary ball, sponsored by Ann’s Cottage.

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has opened a new shop in Barnstaple High Street.

The charity has moved from its original home next door to HSBC to bigger and better premises in the former BrightHouse store, opposite Primark.

The ribbon was officially cut on Friday morning by CHSW co-founder and chief executive Eddie Farwell, who said the shop would raise vital funds for local children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Trewoon Community Fundraising group are organising a weekend of craft fairs on 4 – 5 December in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

On Saturday 4 December Tregony village hall will be hosting a craft fair from 11am to 4pm and on Sunday 5 December there will be a craft fair held at Trewoon village hall also from 11am to 4pm. 

There will be over 20 stalls at each fair showcasing a wide variety of lovingly handmade items by talented local makers. 

The La La Choirs will be making a rousing return to Exeter Cathedral next month for a very special Christmas concert in aid of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW).

The sixth annual concert by the popular community choir will take place on Friday, December 10 and tickets are available to buy now.

People in North Devon are being invited to remember someone they love this Christmas, while supporting the vital work of the region’s two hospice charities.

For a quarter-of-a-century, the annual Light Up a Life appeal has given people the chance to come together and light a candle in memory of loved ones at a series of special church services in support of North Devon Hospice (NDH) in Barnstaple, and Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) in Fremington.

Hazel Pattison, age 41 from Bristol, is taking on the Penguin Challenge and pledging to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The Penguin Challenge requires participants to do 2 open water swims a month between November and March. Hazel is allowed to wear a wetsuit but has decided it will be more of a challenge to try and do 4 dips a month in a bikini! 

Children’s Hospice South West supporters in Devon have celebrated 30 years of the charity at a magical gala dinner in Exeter.

The Narnia-themed evening at Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club on November 12 raised nearly £12,000 for the charity, while giving guests the chance to look back on three decades of incredible care for local families.

Housebuilder Cavanna Homes has raised £4,613 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) at its charity golf day at Woodbury Park near Exeter.

Cavanna team members, local businesses and contractors took to the greens in October following a networking breakfast, playing 18 holes of golf, many of which were sponsored by local businesses. In the evening, attendees enjoyed a three-course barbecue and took part in an auction, bidding for prizes donated by local suppliers and businesses.

The Vice Presidents Club at Plymouth Argyle is again organising its annual black-tie event at the new Argyle Hospitality lounge on Saturday 11 December in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. 

The event was unable to go ahead in 2020 due to covid restrictions however with the rules now relaxed the event can safely proceed. At £45 per head this is a great option for a Christmas get-together with colleagues or family while helping to raise money for a local charity.