News
There's always something of interest going on at Chestnut Tree House. So make sure you check this website regularly for the latest news, events and stories about our children.
The challenge of a lifetime
Mark Davies, 21, from Ferring, took on the challenge of his life so far on 22nd May 2010 - The Ironman Lanzarote Triathlon. An unrivalled test of strength, character and mind-body excellence. The motto says it all: 'Normal limits do not apply'. Read*more*-->
Links College clean up the Community!
All 36 students of Links College Littlehampton, have been involved in a week of fundraising for Chestnut Tree House and are on target to raise £500. Read*more*-->
Cricketers visit to Chestnut Tree House
Sussex County Cricket Club players and coaches made a very special visit to Chestnut Tree House, the children's hospice for Sussex, on Tuesday 6th July 2010. Read*more*-->
Triathlete champions are challenging themselves for Chestnut Tree House
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For her part of the Chestnut Tree Challenge, Daphne will be doing five Olympic distance triathlons during the summer, one per month through to September. Read*more*-->
Volunteer Awards Evening 2010
This years annual Hospices Volunteer Social Evening took place on the 9th of July in the Shaftesbury Room at Worthing Leisure Centre. Read*more*-->
Paul Jones Celebrity Golf Day 2010
Chestnut Tree House were delighted when professional footballer, Paul Jones, pledged to continue his support for Chestnut Tree House throughout 2010. Read*more*-->
Saw Doctors are the right medicine for Charity Day
Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans describes them as 'one of the great live bands' . . . and they're coming to Fontwell Park in West Sussex to help raise money for Chestnut Tree House. Read*more*-->
Chestnut Tree House 2010 10k Coastal Run
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Registration is now open for our exciting Chestnut Tree House 10k Coastal Run, which is once again generously sponsored by Thesis Asset Management plc. Read*more*-->
The Hanging Lantern Company supports Chestnut Tree House
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We are excited to report that Chestnut Tree House has a new supporter. The Hanging Lantern Company is based in East Sussex, and is extremely proud to support Chestnut Tree House by donating 3% of all sales to the charity.
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Rabbit Skips support Chestnut Tree House
The customers and staff of local skip hire company Rabbit Skips have donated £1620 to Chestnut Tree House. The money was raised during two trips to Goodwood Races arranged by Rabbit. Read*more*-->
Gift Aid in our shops!
Sign up to our Gift Aid scheme and help us raise 28% more every time you donate goods to our shops! Read*more*-->
Go Gold for Chestnut Tree House
Our Go Gold for Chestnut Tree House event is to help raise funds and awareness of our Chestnut's Challenge appeal to help us care for every life-limited child in Sussex. Read*more*-->
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Letter from Sally Gunnell
Calling all runners!
Whether you have a guaranteed place in the London Marathon, are looking for a place in the British 10K or BUPA London 10K or are taking part in any organised race, then why not think about running for your local children's hospice?
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Skydive for Chestnut Tree House
CALLING ALL THRILLSEEKERS! Why not take part in a wonderful and challenging experience whilst helping to raise money for Chestnut Tree House. Read*more*-->
Newsletters
Chestnuts is our newsletter for Chestnut Tree House and includes stories about the children and families using the hospice, the people who care for them and, of course, information about our events and activities and how you can get involved. Chestnuts is published three times a year. Read*more*-->
Women Walkers raise £57,000 at our first 'Night to Remember' midnight walk!
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More than 400 women walked through the night on Saturday 3rd July 2010 to raise a fantastic £57,000 at the first ever 'Night to Remember' midnight walk for Chestnut Tree House children's hospice. Read*more*-->
Our Chestnut Tree House Super Hero Day!
To celebrate Children's Hospice Week all the staff and children at Chestnut Tree House dressed up as Super Heros for the day! Read*more*-->
Chestnut Tree House team wins the Arundel Bath Tub Race!
Congratulations to the Chestnut Tree House team for winning the Arundel Bath Tub Race on Saturday 31 July.
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Wet and wacky sports at Chestnut Tree House
Fun sports and plenty of water helped kids at Chestnut Tree House celebrate National Play Day on Thursday 5 August. Read*more*-->
Update from Steve the Swimming Gardener!
Here is the August update from Steve White, Chestnut Tree House's swimming gardener. Read*more*-->
Congratulations to our Worthing Birdman flyers!
Congratulations to everyone who took part in this year's Worthing Birdman and helped raise money for Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House. Read*more*-->
Ironman raises £1,200 for Chestnut Tree House!
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Congratulations to Brian Tilley, who took part in the Outlaw Ironman Triathlon and raised an amazing £1,200 for Chestnut Tree House. Read*more*-->
Go Gold and help your local children's hospice
Children and staff at Chestnut Tree House have glammed up in gold outfits and accessories to launch a brand new fundraising initiative - Go Gold for Chestnut Tree House. Read*more*-->