Well we did it! The first drive was made at Broome Manor at 5.50 am and the first of the three games walked off the 18 green at Wrag Barn at 7.50 pm to complete 54 holes of golf at Broome Manor, Carswell and Wrag Barn Golf Clubs all in the one day. The weather did not turn out to be anything like as bad as had been forecast and apart from a couple of very short showers it was ideal; not too hot. Yes we were a little tired but not to the extent which we had thought likely when we set off. Not bad for 9 seniors with an average age of 65!
The day was played in a great spirit and thoroughly enjoyed by all taking part, particularly Des Williams who had a hole in one on the 5 at Carswell. Congratulations go to the member’s team of Mike Summers, Des Williams and Charles McPhail who won the competition which ran throughout the day between the three teams; although this was certainly one day when the result really did not matter. Thanks to the other members of the Captain’s team, Mike Sheppard and Adrian Campbell, and the Past Captain’s team of Richard Beck, Charlie McDerment and Allan Mitchell.
The teams were greeted at the clubhouse by a crowd of almost 70 people, including Alastair Hignell and his wife Jeannie. Alastair is the Patron of the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre, my charity for my year as Captain. We were very pleased to see Alastair and thank him for his very warm comments.
Currently it looks as if the event has been successful in raising over £3,700 which, after ‘gift aid’donations are taken into account, is likely to mean some £4,500 will have been raised for MSRC. My thanks go to everyone who so generously sponsored our efforts.
Norman Jeffery
Senior’s Captain
Norman has chosen Higgy's Heroes as his chosen charity.
But who are Higgy's Heroes? Higgy's Heroes are people choosing to support the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) in the name of their patron Alastair Hignell. MSRC helps anyone affected by MS through information, support and advice. 100,000 people have MS in the UK and 50 more will be diagnosed this week.
MSRC offers unbiased advice tailored to an individuals need. MSRC are dependent on peoples generosity so they can offer their services to as many people as possible. Please take the time to watch the movie attached - its only 4 and a half minutes but it really shows where your money is going.
Here’s how your fundraising can make a difference:
£10 will pay for an unlimited counselling call
£15 will pay for a years subscription to New Pathways magazine
£25 will provide one morning’s worth of Benefits advice and support
£50 will pay for 10 CD copies of New Pathways
£100 will pay for one day of advice from an MS Specialist Advisor
£500 will cover one third of the yearly costs involved in the training of one of the Telephone Counsellors
Thank you for your kind support
