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Luke Trimmings, 29, from Bristol is running from Minehead to Bristol in support of local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The route is a staggering 105 kilometers (65.24 miles) and Luke is aiming to complete his challenge on 9th October before he turns 30 in November.

Luke started taking his running to new lengths during the pandemic as it supported his wellbeing and mental health. He said: “I’ve run 60km to date in one hit. I’ll be having people pacing me for some sections of the run and I’m planning for it to be done in 12-14hrs.”

Luke works for Bristol-based development

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is delighted to have been chosen as the Charity of the Year for over 85 Tesco stores in the south west.

It is hoped that if each store raises £750 this could equate to over £63,000 raised for CHSW, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2021.

Gary Wills, Store Manager at Tesco said; “We are delighted to be able to support CHSW. The support given by them is second to none and we are priveliedged to be able to help.”

Some stores have already kicked off their fundraising by getting involved in CHSW’s Rainbow Run Your Way and one employee has

Lotty and Dan Smith from Sherborne in Dorset have presented a cheque for £4,000 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The couple have been fundraising for CHSW’s Charlton Farm in North Somerset, in memory of their daughter, Phoebe, who died at the hospice at 17 months old.
The money was raised from culmination of fundraising activities by lots of their friends and family, as well as complete strangers who felt compelled to donate after hearing Phoebe’s story.

Phoebe was born in April 2019 at home. Lotty said: “As 2020 approached there were signs that Phoebe's development was slowing so

A leading South Devon venue, renowned for its superb setting and unique events space has announced it’s hosting the first Asian Street Food and Music Festival in support of Cancer Research and Children’s Hospice South West.

In 2013 global fashion and hospitality guru couple Edwin Ho and Mike Jowett who met in Singapore 30 years ago, created their beautiful home and boutique venue in Landscove, near Totnes. Since then they have connected with the local community, aspiring to run a charity music festival for several years. The original plan was to launch the festival last summer but are now

Trevor Lee, a Business Consultant from Truro, not only completed the 2021 Classic Quarter 44 mile coastpath run event to celebrate his 60th birthday, but also raised some serious cash for a local children’s charity.

Trevor set himself the 44@60 challenge back in 2019 when he decided that in his 60th birthday year he wanted to conquer running 44 miles on the Cornish coastpath from the most southerly point; Lizard Point, to the most westerly point; Land’s End. This wasn’t just a physical challenge though, this was going to be a fundraising challenge too to support Children’s Hospice South

Dog chews made from deer antler have raised over £200 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

As an addition to their butchery in Launceston, West Country Premium Venison also make dog chews from the deer antlers and last Christmas sold them to benefit CHSW. Antler grow back each year so they are a sustainable resource and make the perfect treat for dogs as they are packed with calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and magnesium.

£2 from every chew sold via West Country Premium Venison’s online shop as well as other local stockists; Maunders and Sons, was collected to donate to CHSW totaling £258

Kate Parsons from Bath is organising a 2-hour Zumbathon to raise funds for local charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The Zumbathon is taking place at the Bath Pavillion on Saturday 14 August from 2pm until 4pm. Participants are being asked donation £10 to take part, which will go straight to CHSW.

Kate’s family were cared for by CHSW’s Charlton Farm hospice in North Somerset after her five-year-old son Max had been diagnosed with an incurable condition.

Kate said: “Max wasn’t relaxed in the hospital and it wasn’t a place we wanted him to pass away. We were offered Charlton Farm

On 25 September, Jodie Buffery will be jumping out of a plane to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), a charity close to her heart.

The 25-year old from Bedminster, Bristol, was made aware of the charity when her friend’s family began visiting the local hospice, Charlton Farm in Wraxall.

Jodie said: “Charlton Farm has provided the most wonderful care for a very special little boy in my life - 3-year-old Harry - and his whole family, and I have seen first-hand what a difference this care, love and support has made.”

Jodie has taken part in other fundraising events before

The Duchess of Cornwall paid a very special visit to the Little Bridge House children’s hospice in North Devon yesterday (Wednesday).

Her Royal Highness met with children and families and heard about the challenges they have faced during the pandemic, and how the hospice, which is run by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), has been helping them through this difficult time.

The Duchess, who became the Royal Patron of CHSW in 2015, was taken on a socially-distanced tour of hospice and gardens, including the Narnia-themed sensory garden, by the charity’s Co-founder and Chief Executive Eddie

Carol and Doug Rogers from Norton-Sub-Hamden in Somerset have decided to hang up their fundraising hats after more than two decades volunteering for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

This kind-hearted pair have run Smokestack Country Music Club for the past 21 years in support of CHSW and have raised £165,552.50 during that time.

Carol said: “After 21 years it will leave a large hole in our lives. We have had some great nights and made a lot of lovely friends. We have become friends with a lot of the bands that have played for us. When we started there were four of us, but sadly Del and