Presidents Charity Weekend raises a staggering £1,200
Fareham Bowling Club, (FBC) Leigh Road, held its Presidents Cup Charity Weekend on 11th -12th July.
Members paid to enter a Two Wood Triples competition to win the Presidents Cup Trophy. Some went the extra mile and wore fancy dress in the 30C heat on the green.
The competition ran across Saturday and Sunday with 16 teams taking part in the two sets knockout rounds.
On Saturday evening, more than 60 members attended the popular horse racing event with a meal of lasagne and garlic bread. On Sunday past and present Mayoress’ of Fareham came to enjoy the music from DrumNation Tribe, led by a member of the Fareham Bowls club, Jo Bonsor. There were various stalls and competitions inside the club house, helping to raise even more funds.
Wendy Greenish, an Ambassador for Rowans Hospice also attended and was delighted to see so many people supporting the event. She commented; “The charity is so grateful to David and all the members of Fareham Bowling Club for their generous support to the Hospice. It’s a vital contribution to enable us to continue our services locally.
In September, Maureen Tomlinson, a member at Fareham Bowls Club, will be abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower as part of her 70th Birthday celebrations. Sponsorship for accomplishing this nerve racking experience will add to the fundraising pot too. If you would like to raise funds for the Rowans Hospice contact [email protected]
President David Bane said: “I am blown away by the generosity of our members and the visitors that came along to support this weekend. People were thrusting money into my hands to add to the collection buckets, it was incredible.”
The Presidents Cup was finalised on Sunday with teams playing three consecutive games in soaring temperatures. Plenty of hydration breaks, lashings of sun cream and cold towels on hand to cool the players down.
The triumphant winners collected their trophy and medals with the gallant runners up receiving a bottle of wine each.
The fundraising for Rowans Hospice will continue until the close of the outdoor season, when collection pots will be handed over for the final total of money raised.
For further information visit www.farehambowls.org.uk