The Lions Club of Frome will be holding this year’s annual Charity Golf Day at Orchardleigh Golf Club, Frome, on Friday 17th May.
Lion Mike Geake reports, “The chosen charity for the 2019 event is Nova Sports and Coaching – a non-profit organisation which delivers high quality inclusive sport to individuals of all abilities. The sports offered include athletics, rugby, football Boccia – powerchair football, wheelchair basketball, dodgeball and tennis. Their Outreach programme visits schools, colleges and community groups to introduce disabled and non-disabled individuals, in Bath/Frome and the surrounding areas, to new accessible sports. Whilst the holiday camp programme provides opportunities for fun, inclusive sports activities outside of school term-times. For more information visit their website www.novasportsandcoaching .co.uk.
“Voluntary contributions make a vital difference to the activities that they are able to offer and, crucially, through the purchase of specialist equipment, who they are able to benefit. We hope that with support from the golf day, they will be able to extend this valuable service to more people in our area.
“The success of the day depends not just upon support from the participants who take part, but also upon the generosity of our sponsors. We are delighted once again to be able to welcome Western Building Consultants (http://www.westernbuildingconsultants.com) as our principal sponsor and also our other key sponsors, Lansdown Place Wealth Management, Rogers & Co and Chase de Vere, we thank them all for their kind and most generous support.
“The format for the day will be similar to previous years consisting as follows;-
“18-hole Stableford competition played off full handicap
“Two-tee start, tee times between 08:00 and 11:00
“Various fun competitions at different holes on the way round including;-longest drive, straightest drive, nearest the pin on two par 3s, nearest the pin with the second shot, beat-the-Pro, two-spot, team competitions.
“Cost of entry is £160 for a team of 4 players, which includes a bacon roll and coffee on arrival and buffet lunch after completion of your round
“The format limits us to a maximum of 32 teams – so it is advised to book early to avoid disappointment using the team entry form, which is available from the Lions Club of Frome website www.frome lions.org.uk or email keith.mcleod@fromelions. org.uk
“If you are unable to play but would like to support the Lions, there are still sponsorship opportunities available for the event. details can also be obtained from keith.mcleod@frome lions.org.uk.
