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Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) charity shops have issued an urgent appeal for donations of summer clothing.

Shops across the South West have experienced a surge in demand for good quality second-hand clothing since reopening in April and are asking people to consider donating any unwanted items.

CHSW Head of Retail Chris Judd said: “We have been very busy since the easing of lockdown and while we have a great choice in store right now, we know we are going to need more summer clothing to meet the demand of the next few weeks.

“We think that because of the lockdown last summer, people

A song has been released on iTunes by Bradley Stoke resident, Rob Berry, with all proceeds to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Rob, along with pianist and vocalist, Amy Parker, has recorded a cover of Alter Bridge’s Wonderful Life – a poignant song about loss and a celebration of life lived.

Rob and Amy collaborate under the band-name, RoAm.

Rob said: “We chose to record this single as the lyrics are stunning; it’s such a moving, emotional song and I think it has real synergy with the work of CHSW.”

Rob has been championing the work of CHSW for many years having first heard of the

Martin and Mel Abrahams organised a family day with residents of their housing development in Thornbury and raised funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The couple are supported by CHSW’s Charlton Farm hospice near Bristol and have been since their youngest daughter, Jessica, died in January 2017.

Martin said: “The care and compassion that we experienced during the worst time in our lives was priceless. Jessica lost a long battle with leukaemia and the CHSW were there for my wife, Melissa, our eldest daughter, Zoe and myself.”

The event went amazingly and was a great way to

Devon Hampers, winner of Best Luxury Hampers Award in 2019, has chosen to support a local children’s charity during a special anniversary year.

Lifton based Devon Hampers is partnering with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and will be donating 5% from the sale of its hampers, when purchased using a specific code, to the charity which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Adam Fox-Edwards, Founder and CEO said,

This is a great local charity caring for youngsters in the South West to make the most of their shortened lives. I’m proud that our team can help them to make a

Members of the royal family have shared personal messages of support for children’s hospice charities to mark the start of Children’s Hospice Week this week (21-27 June).

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall, have both acknowledged the vital work of children’s hospices, including Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Bridge House in North Devon, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall.

Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, who is the Royal Patrol of Children’s Hospice South West, said: “Once again it is Children’s Hospice Week, so I wanted

Hundreds of people took part in a weekend of colourful fundraising last weekend in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Hundreds of people across the region joined forces virtually for the charity’s ‘ Rainbow Run Your Way’ fundraising event, with £40,000 raised so far in support of local children and families.

They chose their own routes and distance and ran, walked, jogged, cycled and swam to raise vital funds, providing the perfect start to the national Children’s Hospice Week, which runs from June 21-27.

Kiley Pearce, Events Fundraiser for CHSW, said: “It was fantastic to see so

A tireless charity supporter will be undertaking an emotional fundraising challenge in North Devon in memory of his late wife and son during Children’s Hospice Week next week.

Rick Dean, 72, will also be celebrating 30 years of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) when he attempts his 30-mile ‘Together forever’ challenge for the charity on Friday 25 June.

The bereaved dad and husband will be walking 10 miles, cycling 10 miles and running 10 miles in relays along the Tarka Trail between Instow and the charity’s Little Bridge House children’s hospice in Fremington.

“My son Kierran died in 2003

A former King’s Hall School pupil from Taunton has completed an extreme multi-marathon fundraising challenge for Children’s Hospice South West.

Henry Haselock, 33, ran 150 miles along the South West Coast Path – including a 39-mile detour around the G7 summit – during a gruelling five-day endurance challenge from June 7-11.

He ran more than a marathon each day and covered 9,000 metres of elevation on tricky cliff-top terrain from Land’s End in Cornwall to Hartland Point in North Devon.

Henry, an advertising manager for Dennis Publishing who now lives in London, carried all his own kit

A couple in Cleeve, Somerset, will be opening their home for people to browse local crafts and enjoy a cream team for charity.

Paul and Renate O’Donnell - owners of Wood n Things - have been showcasing and selling artisan crafts at their home in Cleeve, North Somerset for many years. This summer, interested parties can book with up to three others from Thursday 24 June until the end of July. In line with Government guidelines, face coverings and social distancing rules will apply.

The couple will showcase many items made by themselves as well as other local craftspeople including handmade

Kind-hearted Bridgwater man John Holman, aged 87, has been making wooden toys for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) for more than three years.

John chose to support CHSW after he visited the charity’s Charlton Farm hospice in North Somerset several years ago. John said: “It was a real eye opener, the place is absolutely beautiful.”

John was so inspired by his tour of Charlton Farm that after his visit he could not stop talking about it. He recently delivered his handmade toys to the children visiting the hospice for respite stays. His toys have also been used to raise vital funds for