Chiltern Centre is par for the course
There is a lot to say about golf this year in fundraising terms where do we start?
Our first golfing fundraiser of the year, held at Badgemore Park and hosted by Emma, brough the golfers out in force and the sunshine with it. Raising £3,000 from just 11 teams we still have our second golf day at Henley Golf Club coming up on 17th September.
The remarkable news this year is that we have 4 golf clubs raising funds for us via their men’s and lady’s captains.
Badgemore Park – Ruth Cassidy
Henley Golf Club – Jeff Ellis and Janet Thompson
Castle Royle – Muriel Quinsac
Huntercombe – Clare Lennon and Ian Whittaker
Each captain hosts multiple events throughout their captains year from a big charity day, to individual captains fun days with fancy dress and quiz sheets, their own tournaments and these extend beyond their own golf clubs to away days as well.
Money is raised mostly through raffles, mulligans (an official way of cheating through paying for an free shot!) and even paying the pro’s to drive for you. All in the name of a good cause.
Reports coming in from all angles at the beginning of the year were looking gloomy with regards to community fundraising but at the moment these wonderful ladies and gentleman look set to raise more than £60,000 collectively. That is an incredible amount of money raised. To put it in tangible terms this could pay for a trip to Butlins or the Calvert Trust 10 times over.
I am supported to take part in physical activities that I enjoy, at my own pace, that suit my energy levels, in a way that suits how I feel on the day. I can explore new activities and make choices about how I stay active. we support people to enjoy their time spent at the Centre and build genuine friendships.
Moments of fun and adventure not only brighten their days but challenge them to try new things and grow.
We create opportunities for disabled young adults to experience the joy and excitement of activities.
