The sensory Narnia Garden at Little Bridge House in Fremington
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The couple started fundraising in the laundry room of their home and spent days, evenings and weekends on the road with printed leaflets talking to anyone who would listen about the project.
In 1995, Little Bridge House opened its doors in Fremington, near Barnstaple.
Huge demand for its services led to the opening of the charity’s second hospice, Charlton Farm, near Bristol, in 2007. And in 2011, Little Harbour opened in St Austell, Cornwall, meaning that no matter where families live in the South West, child hospice care is available within an hour-and-a-half drive.
Covid: Boy, 13, who rebuilt stamina with runs completes 63-mile challenge
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image captionJack said he had been determined to do something for the struggling charity
A boy who rebuilt his stamina after being taken to hospital with Covid-19 by doing bigger and bigger miles has completed a 63-mile running challenge.
Jack Balchin, from Willand, Devon, had coronavirus in April and decided to use runs aimed at helping his recovery in December and January to raise funds for Children s Hospice South West.
The challenge wasn t easy but raised more than £800, the 13-year-old said.
His mum Emma said he ran through rain, hail and ice to complete the distance.
3 January: Attending church at Sandringham
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive to attend a morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk
Roksanda Denton Coat - £2,586
Hicks and Brown hat Suffolk hat - £95
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15 January: Visit to Bradford
The Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to City Hall in Bradford to join a group of young people from across the community to hear about life in the city.
Alexander McQueen bespoke coat - £2990
Zara Printed Dress with Belt - £90
Gianvito Rossi Piper 85 Suede pumps - worn before
TEAMWORK and community have been at the core of Hippychick s business this year as they tried to navigate their way through the coronavirus pandemic. The nursery equipment and gift/toy supplier, which is based in Bridgwater, said the pandemic has been one of the most major challenges the business has had to face in recent years. The company, which has been trading for 21 years, was able to continue to trade through its online with a skeleton staff of just four staff. The small team were able to work out of their premises in Bridgwater, two members of staff were instructed to work from home and the remainder of the staff were furloughed.
AN ILMINSTER potato supplier has raised more than £7,000 for Children s Hospice South West by travelling virtually around the world in 80 days. 120 Branston employees and suppliers took part in the fundraising challenge, which took place from Saturday, August 8 to Monday, October 26, across its three sites. The challenge saw the team running, walking and cycling a total of 25,402 miles for the charity. The team finished 501 miles over its target of 24,901 miles (the distance around the equator) and raise much-needed funds for Children’s Hospice South West. James Truscott, managing director at Branston, said: “We’re really pleased to have raised such a generous amount for our chosen charity this year.