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Karen Tilley from Westbury has signed up to take part in Santas on the Run – goes freestyle to support the hospice that cares for her teenage daughter, Josselin.

The virtual festive run is raising money for Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Charlton Farm hospice located in North Somerset. Karen was one of the first families to use the hospice for respite breaks over 12 years ago.

Karen said: “I was nervous about going to the hospice and expected it to be like a hospital. It was actually very homely and friendly; my son loved the soft playroom and the jacuzzi. On our first stay it

Andrew Buckle from Bradley Stoke and his dog Raff will be raising some Christmas cheer in their festive gear by taking part in Santas on the Run - goes freestyle, on 13th December.

With Andrew dressed as Santa and Raff in an Olaf suit, the pair will be making their way across the city from their home in Bradley Stoke to Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Charlton Farm in Wraxall, North Somerset.

Raff, a 35kg yellow Labrador Retriever, will spend some of the 14-mile journey being pushed by Andrew in his festively decorated Dog Hut. It’s estimated it will take 6-7 hours to reach Charlton

Gordano Sharks U13s rugby team and teams from Portishead Town FC are getting involved with Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Santas on the Run goes freestyle! event.

Due to the pandemic, the charity has turned its annual festive Santas on the Run ‘virtual’ and is encouraging as many people as possible to get involved the weekend of 11-13 December.

Coaches from Gordano Sharks have been focusing on the health and wellbeing of their players by encouraging them to exercise daily in preparation for the charity event. A coach at the popular rugby club said: “During this period without rugby

If you find yourself running out of space at home and you can’t find your stuff because of – well, all of your stuff! – it could be time for a bit of a clear-out!

Children’s Hospice South West is looking forward to being able to reopen its charity shops next week, but in the meantime it is urging people thinking about having a pre-Christmas or lockdown de-clutter to donate any unwanted goods.

After reopening following the summer lockdown, the charity’s 35 South West shops proved extremely popular as people found the confidence to venture back onto the High Street. But the increased demand

Rosemellin Community Primary School in Camborne is one of many Cornish schools getting involved with Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) Santas on the Run goes Freestyle event.

The charity has turned Santas on the Run, its annual festive fundraiser usually held at Eden, virtual and is encouraging as many people as possible to get involved between 11 – 13 December.

Staff and children from Rosemellin School will be taking part by running around their school running track in festive fancy dress on Friday 11 December and raising vital funds for CHSW while doing so.

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As people across the UK settle into Lockdown 2, and new tiered restrictions, Children’s Hospice South West is delighted to announce that their team has been in super-secret discussions with Santa’s helpful elves.

Just as everyone has to find new ways to make the most magical things happen in this ‘new normal’, Santa recognises that children coming to visit him in a grotto during a global pandemic probably isn’t a wise idea.

Therefore, exciting news has just come in from the North Pole confirming that parents, grandparents, families, friends and godparents will be able to arrange either a

Over the weekend of 4 – 6 December motorbike lovers across the South West are being asked to don their festive attire and take part in Santas on a Bike to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and its three children’s hospices; Little Bridge House, Charlton Farm and Little Harbour.

Santas on a Bike is an annual festive fundraiser held across the region, which sees three mass ride outs of Santas riding motorbikes and raising funds for, and visiting, their local children’s hospice. Hundreds usually join the routes which cover Taunton to Little Bridge House children’s

A South Devon granddad will be helping to add a welcome dose of festive cheer to his village this December when he flicks the switch on a colossal Christmas lights display at his home in Churchstow.

Mike Langman is already hard at work decorating his house in time for the big switch on at 4.30pm on December 1, and the former ambulanceman hopes this year’s display will shine brighter than ever in aid of his chosen charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Since 2002, Mike’s lights have helped raise more than £50,000 for the charity, which offers vital hospice support to hundreds of children

Despite the pandemic, Bathavon Rotary Club is continuing to actively support projects in the community and has generously donated £5,000 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Bathavon Rotary Club Secretary, Michael Wood, has been aware of CHSW’s work for over a decade. He said: “I used to live in North Devon and, along with friend from Braunton Rotary Club, was a volunteer gardener at CHSW’s Little Bridge House hospice. The work they do across the South West is vital and as such is a well-deserving cause.”

Frances Kenneally Community Fundraiser at CHSW, delivered a ‘virtual’ talk to

On Friday 13 November The Willingham family, supported by Little Harbour children's hospice, featured on the BBC Children in Need appeal show.

The story followed the journey of sibling Betsy as she dealt with a range of emotions when her parents contracted Coronavirus meaning that her brother Lucas, who has complex medical needs, had to be cared for at Little Harbour while their parents recovered.

Betsy explained her worries and talked about how her contact with Sibling Worker Suzanne helped her through those difficult times.

Funding from Children in Need means that more siblings of children