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Almost 1000 people took part in a festive fundraiser across the region over the weekend 4-5 December which has raised thousands of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Santas on the Run Goes Freestyle gave supporters of the charity the opportunity to take part in a 2km festive fun run at The Eden Project in

St Austell, RHS Rosemoor in Torrington, Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol or virtually.

This year the annual festive fun run was adapted to make it more environmentally friendly with participants encouraged to bring, or make, their own costumes. Supporters of all ages fully

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is joining forces with Just Helping this Christmas to offer a Christmas tree recycling service to some postcode areas in Devon and Somerset.

Volunteers will be collecting real trees and taking them to be recycled in Barnstaple, Taunton and Torquay from January 13-16, in return for a donation to CHSW. Donations for trees collected in Taunton area will be split between CHSW and St Margaret’s Hospice.

The postcode areas for tree collection are EX31, EX32, EX33, TQ1, TQ2, TA1, TA2, TA3. Collections can be booked from now until Monday 10 January.

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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).

Long-time CHSW supporter Rick Dean, 72, will be lighting candles in memory of his son Kierran and wife Julie at the Fremington Methodist Church service on Thursday, December 9.

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.

The event raised £36,000 for the charity which saw 200 guests join in celebrations to mark 30 years since the founding of CHSW. The charity offers care and support to over 500 families at its three children’s hospices, including Little Harbour in St Austell.

The theme of the evening was focussed around memories; celebrating the memories of the last 30 years - the families supported and the fundraising undertaken

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.

He said: “We’re incredibly proud to have had such a prominent place on Barnstaple High Street for many years and hope people will support our new store

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.

These fairs will be a great opportunity to purchase gifts for friends and family made locally. There will be such a range on offer

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.

The La La Choirs, which boasts more than 250 members and has choirs in Exeter, Exmouth, Ottery St Mary and Plymouth, were unable to perform at the cathedral last year due to COVID 19 but despite the pandemic, members have not missed a single practice session, getting together virtually to perform.

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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.

Services were unable to go ahead last year due to the pandemic, but a limited number will go ahead this year in churches around North Devon

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!

Hazel has chosen to raise funds for CHSW having visited its local hospice, Charlton Farm near Bristol, before the pandemic.

“I always try and do something for charity each year and a few years ago I ran the Bristol Half

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.

The Christmas tree-lined ball room – a nod to the Narnia sensory garden at the charity’s Little Bridge House hospice near Barnstaple – added extra sparkle to a special anniversary evening.

Guests were entertained by a roaming magician before enjoying a