Lions Golf Day helps Forever Friends

36 teams of four golfers took part in the Frome Lions Charity Golf day held at Orchardleigh Golf Course on Friday 16th May. 

The 144 golfers played to support the Forever Friends Appeal at the Royal United Hospital to help build a new pioneering Cancer Centre.

The grand sum of £5,500 was raised and will help towards the Appeal’s target of £8.5 million (33 / 66% partnership between The Appeal and RUH). The Lions Club of Frome have chosen to support the RUH Cancer Care Campaign because they believe that those around them in Frome and surrounding areas will benefit from the exciting new Centre.

Chairman of the Golf Committee, Keith McLeod commented, “Our Club are thrilled to help such a worthy local cause, not only will our efforts help to build this new Cancer Centre which is much needed to replace the old shabby facilities, the project will help patients, relatives and friends relax in a far better environment, they deserve.

“The Golf Day was a huge success, we all played in glorious sunshine on a course that had been specially prepared for the Somerset County Championships, so our thanks to Peter Holloway and his staff for the great conditions and hospitality.

“We would like to give a big thanks to our sponsors for their generous support both in attendance and kind donations: • The Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd., Shepton Mallet • Framptons Transport Services Ltd., of Shepton Mallet • Bath Building Society • C.W Accountancy, Frome • Pearson May, Bath and Trowbridge • D. Lucey Ltd., Ground Works Frome • MACK Civils and Construction Consultants • Studio Prints, Frome • Radstock Co-operative Society • Thornbury Sports – and by kind permission of Dr. Chris and Mrs Sue Ellis, the donation of an original Brockbank Cartoon which raised a brilliant £300.

“Of course, let’s not forget the fantastic players, volunteers and staff of Orchardleigh for a great day. We are so pleased to have raised such a fantastic amount for a great cause, we would like to wish The Forever Friends Appeal every success in their fundraising.”

The winners of the Team Stableford was Mogers Solicitors with a score of 111.  Runners up NatWest bank with a total of 109. Various individual prizes were won by: Straightest Drive – Colin Berry, one of our sponsors of Thornbury Sports. Longest Drive – Adam White of Brunel Bandits.  Ladies nearest the pin on the 10th hole Pat Jones of Orchardleigh Golf Club.  Longest  putt Steven Maggs of NVB Architects and many more.

“A spokesman for the sponsors said, “We were so pleased to be able to support the Appeal and we wish them every success in their fundraising and future projects.”

Keith added, “The annual Charity Golf Day has been running successfully for six years, and so we are pleased to say we won’t keep the supporters eagerly waiting for the next date, as we already have it planned – make sure you add to your diaries, the Lions Charity Golf Day on 15th May 2015.”

Zoe Tainton, community fundraiser said, “Thank you to Keith and his fellow Lions for putting on such a great Golf Day. The fantastic amount raised will bring us one step closer to making our dreams come true.

“We are very excited to bring a new pioneering Cancer Centre to over half a million residents in the South-West. We want to replace the outdated facilities which are over 75 years old and be able to welcome our patients and their families into a holistic building, which will provide a soothing and relaxing environment they deserve.”

If you would like to find out more about the RUH’s plans to build a new Cancer Centre, please visit: www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk 

Above: l-r, Roger Windley, Frank Collins  (president), Zoe Tainton (community fundraiser at The Forever Friends Appeal), Jordan Laurence (assistant manager of Orchardleigh Golf Club), Peter Rumming and Keith McLeod (chairman of the Golf Committee).