Golfers at a Prestwich club are getting in the swing to raise funds for Broughton House Veteran Care Village, after the centre was named its charity of the year.
Prestwich Golf Club appointed the veteran’s centre after their newly-appointed club captain, Paul Walsh, 50, recognised that many members had connections to services.
He said: “I wanted to choose a local organisation as my captain’s charity for the year, and Broughton House is less than a mile away from the club as the crow flies,” he said.
“It’s a charity which resonates with many of our members. A number of them served in the army, the RAF and the Merchant Navy. Others have known friends and family who have lived at Broughton House.”
The golf Club have already planned a series of fundraising events, with the first of which being a charity golf day on Friday 2 June, followed on Thursday 22 June with an event coinciding with Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot. It will take place at the club from 12.30pm and will feature drinks and cocktails, an afternoon tea buffet, activities and a raffle. People attending are asked dress up for the occasion.
The Captain’s Away Day at Wallasey in July and a golf event on Remembrance Sunday will raise further funds.
In addition, golfers whose balls end up in the bunker at the 18th green will have to pay a small ‘fine’, with the proceeds going to Broughton House.
Paul continued: “It’s a great place and an important charity, as it helps not just veterans who live there but also those living in the community, through its support hub. Judging by the response I’ve had so far, everyone at the club is really behind it.”
Jack Stephenson, marketing coordinator at Broughton House, said: “We are very grateful to Paul for choosing to support our home during his year as Prestwich Golf Club captain. Donations and support from the local community are vital to us. Paul has some fantastic ideas for fundraising, and we can’t wait to see how everything turns out.”
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