Tom's 50 miles, 99 golf holes, 2 days

Tom Purcell is raising money for Plymouth Highbury Trust
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50 miles, 99 golf holes, 2 days · 4 August 2022

Plymouth Highbury Trust was established in 1956 with 30 members, parents of children with a Learning Disability and was set up as Plymouth Mencap Society. Over the last 66 years they became registered as a Charity in 1967; purchased their existing premises on Outland Road, Plymouth from the Local authority in 1976; Became a Company Limited by Guarantee and underwent a change of name to Plymouth Highbury Trust in 2005; The Trust and its subsidiary now employs around 70 full and part time staff and recruits, trains and supports over 30 volunteers and supports over 650 adults with a learning disability plus their families/carers.

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I am completing a really tough challenge for Plymouth Highbury trust, A charity very close to my heart and somewhere that has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I am going to play 99 golf holes from 6 different courses in the Plymouth area whilst walking 50 miles to and from each golf club. Starting at China fleet in saltash and finishing at staddon heights in Jenny cliff 

The large but ambiguous magnolia painted building situated on Outland road to most is just another building on their daily commute but to those who visit and use the amazing services find a warm, safe environment to develop skills, have fun, socialise, find support and in some cases, live. 

Plymouth Highbury Trust is a Charity based in Plymouth and has been providing various services for Adults with Learning Disabilities for 66 years. They are currently running a fundraising campaign to design and build a brand-new sensory room and sensory garden to greatly enhance their facilities for their clients who use the services. They are aiming to raise at least £100,000! And my goal is raise 1% of that, £1000! So please dig deep if you can and donate what you can to support this wonderful charity. And please feel free to support me on my journey, Ill post my itinerary below if you wanted to try and catch me. 

Here is a small synopsis of charity from their Fundaraiser Martin Newman: 

Organisation overview – Plymouth Highbury Trust was established in 1956 with 30 members, parents of children with a Learning Disability and was set up as Plymouth Mencap Society.  Over the last 66 years they became registered as a Charity in 1967; purchased their existing premises on Outland Road, Plymouth from the Local authority in 1976; Became a Company Limited by Guarantee and underwent a change of name to Plymouth Highbury Trust in 2005; The Trust and its subsidiary now employs around 70 full and part time staff and recruits, trains and supports over 30 volunteers and supports over 650 adults with a learning disability plus their families/carers.

Summary of Activities – 

• Weekday Community Support service provides support to adults with varying learning and physical disabilities. We encourage independence, dignity and choice and promote well-being and social inclusion. The people that attend our service enjoy their time here and the activities that they take part in.
• On site supported living for 12 adults with learning disabilities
• General Advocacy & Care Act Advocacy for adults with a learning disability.
• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy – for any adult who lacks the capacity to make certain decisions in their lives.
• Parenting Advocacy Project – Specialist advocacy for parents with a learning disability whose children are subject to protection orders
• WISER Project – Offers women with a Learning Disability information and support around domestic abuse, to make them feel better equipped to protect themselves and their children.
• DWP Appointee Service for around 270 people unable to manage their own finances.
• Orbit Club - twice weekly daytime Activity group for around 40 people
• Social Club - twice weekly evening social club in our Community hall for around 140 people

Please support Tom in his challenge and donate what you can to drive us towards our £100k goal. Many thanks, Plymouth Highbury Trust.

My itinerary: 

2 DAYS 50 MILES 99 HOLES

When – Thursday 4th & Friday 5th August

The Challenge – to Play 6 golf courses around the Plymouth area walking from course to course.

Day 1

7am Tee off at China Fleet Country Club 18 holes, 4 miles

Walk to Yelverton Golf Club 11 miles

Yelverton Golf Club 18 holes, 4 miles

Walk to Boringdon Park Golf Club 7 miles

Boringdon Park, Estuary Course 9 holes, 2 miles

Day 2

6am Tee off at Boringdon Park, SaltramCourse 18 holes, 4 miles

Walk to Elfordleigh Golf Club 2 miles

Elfordleigh Golf Club 18 holes, 4 miles

Walk to Staddon Heights Golf Club 8 miles

Staddon Heights Golf Club 18 holes, 4 miles

Please sponsor Me to help reach the target of £1000, all donations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you

 

Donation summary

Total
£1,550.00
Online
£575.00
Offline
£975.00

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