Captain Banjo's Street Band performs at Little Bridge House, Children's Hospice South West, Barnstaple, North Devon

Over the last few months Captain Banjo's Street Band based in Pilton, Barnstaple, North Devon is proud to have been involved in fundraising thousand of pounds for the Childrens Hospice South West in aid of life limited children. So, when the band was invited to perform at a volunteers barbecue at Little Bridge House last Sunday (6th September 2009), the Band leaped at the opportunity to learn more about the wonderful work done by this charity and see one of their most important centres.

However, nothing could have prepared the members of Captain Banjo's Street Band for the welcoming, cheerful and supportive ambiance they found at Little Bridge House created by the people who work there as they look after the children and families in their care.

Set in tranquil and beautiful grounds in a quiet part of Fremington, North Devon, Little Bridge House is an outstanding example of what can be achieved through volunteers and not for profit, charitable endeavours. (Photos taken by the Band's resident photographer Rose with kind permission of Little Bridge House.)

Certainly, the Band's visit to the Children's Hospice South West will renew their determination to work as hard as possible to raise funds for this charitable organisation whose good works require a minimum of £6 million every year to run Little Bridge House and Charlton Farm.

And there is always more help needed, however hard existing volunteers work, so Captain Banjo's Street Band says 'Oi!' check out the Children's Hospice South West web site and get involved. It's fun and you will know that you are doing something to help wonderful people help children and families in great need and what could anyone do that would be more satisfying?