HENLEY Rotarians are certainly on ‘course’ to hit their £10,000 total for local hospices following a recent charity golf day.
Twenty-two men’s ladies and mixed teams took to the tee to compete for prizes – and bragging rights – in a series of long and short-game competitions across 18 holes at Stratford Oaks Golf Club.
The event is the latest challenge organised in aid of The Triple80HospiceTrek by The Rotary Cub of Henley-in-Arden, building on more than £4,500 already raised by three of its members for Shakespeare, Myton and Acorn’s Children Hospices in Warwickshire.
The octogenarian trio recently completed an 80-mile sponsored walk between Sharpness near Bristol to Wootton Wawen.
Golf day proceeds, which are still being counted, were collected, came from a raffle and auction, refreshments and local business sponsorship. The day finished off with a meal and prizegiving ceremony in the newly refurbished clubhouse. The winning Men’s Team Prize was presented to members of the oldest team in the competition, ‘The Scramblers’ comprising Brian Bailey, Eddie Jones, David Harvey and Jeff Masters.
Jeff Masters, who is also event organiser, said: “The theme for the event was ‘Help for Hospices’ and all our fundraising this year is dedicated to them following the harrowing year that they have endured.
“Doing the Triple80 Trek and the Rotary Club of Henley in Arden Charity Golf Day was a bit of a stretch, but we are delighted with the response and the day. We aimed to provide a gloriously happy day of friendly competition and judging by responses we achieved that. Already many participants have requested verbally and in writing that we put them down for next year.
“We must thank all the donors and sponsors who generously donated and made such a large contribution, also the hospice staff who were such a help.”
Proceeds from the golf day are expected to take the Club’s Triple80HospiceTrek total to more than £9,000, with more donations also set to come in.
Local businesses supporting the event included Bookers, Burman Enterprises, Aspi Specialist Cars, Clarion Chase, Johnsons Coaches, the Navigation Garage, the Cowshed Café., Henley Dental, Aaron the Barber, Abigail the Hairdresser, The Co-op Henley, The Pound Café, Flower Power Henley and The Stratford Oaks Golf Club.
Helping to raise awareness as well as funds, Jeff warned: “Henley Rotary has for over 30 years supported over 40 organisations in the Henley Community and some desperate cases overseas. However, its numbers are dwindling, and the average age is close to 80 years.
“Unless we can get new members our regular contribution to the many organisations in Henley in Arden will cease to the detriment of the wellbeing of the town. Please look at our website and come and see us with a view to participating. If you are interested, please contact us on yewtreecot@gmail.com.”
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The Myton Hospices
Each year The Myton Hospices support thousands of people and their families, in our three hospices, via patient and family support services and in the community through Myton at Home. The charity needs to raise £7.8 million alone this year to continue providing their services free of charge. Last year, despite the challenges of Covid-19, limiting ability to offer some of the services, Myton were still able to support 1,400 people and their families.
Acorns Children’s Hospice
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides care, support, fun and laughter for life limited and life threatened babies, children and young people and support for their families. In the past year Acorns has cared for over 820 children across the West Midlands from its three hospices in Birmingham, Worcester and Walsall, within the family home and community. When a child’s life is limited, family time is precious, which is why, as well as providing complex medical care, Acorns help families to create lasting memories and make every day count.
The Shakespeare Hospice
An award-winning hospice providing outstanding palliative and end-of-life care for patients, their families and carers across South Warwickshire. Its reach extends beyond the traditional hospice walls, providing expert support within the local community and patients’ own homes. It offers a diverse range of community-based services including Hospice at Home & Day Hospice (Adult Community Care), Adult Counselling, Children’s and Family Support Services and Transitional Care Services. Expert care is available not just to patients but also their families, loved ones and those who matter the most to them.
