On Friday 10th October, Barnham Broom hosted a Grand Charity Event at the golf club. The event was held to raise vital funds for two incredible charities and is the 27th year that the golf day has been held for Macmillan Nurses, raising over £320,000 on the way. This year, EACH was added to the fundraising effort for the first time.
Macmillan Cancer Support provides physical, emotional, and financial support to people living with cancer and their families. East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) provides vital care and support to children and young people with life-threatening conditions and their families across East Anglia.
Players arrived at 10am in time for registration, where they were treated to bacon rolls and much-needed tea and coffee. Teams were welcomed by Graham and the Barnham Broom team, and the Barford Suite was set up with tables of goodies, including over 60 rounds of golf donated from many golf clubs, both local and countrywide.
Enjoying some beautiful, late-summer weather (a real treat for October!), 100 golfers teed off on the Championship Valley Course. The team names were a highlight, too, ranging from the excellent 'Rice Rice Baby,' 'The Norfolk Turnips,' and 'Keys and his Caddies,’ to the truly unprintable!
Teams started by warming up on the practice ground before gathering for the 11:30am shotgun start. The day also offered an incredible incentive: a chance to win a brand-new car during the round.
The catch? Golfers had to make a hole-in-one on the difficult 17th of the Valley course, generously sponsored by Desira Group PLC. After a complimentary glass of prosecco though on the tee, that challenge might have been a bit trickier!
Meanwhile, attendees could grab a cake and drink from the halfway hut in return for a small donation. There was a huge variety of homemade baked goodies to choose from, kindly prepared by Nicky—think lemon drizzle, carrot cake, bakewell and even rocky road! Every single donation counts, and Nicky’s cakes have become legendary over previous events!
After a fantastic round of golf, everyone gathered for a well-deserved treat: a two-course meal, prize giving, and a fun raffle. However, what truly mattered was the money raised on the day for Macmillan and EACH.
Graham Knights added, “I never cease to be amazed by the generosity displayed by all those connected with the day in what are very difficult financial times for many. My sponsors continue to support me every year, which is greatly appreciated, and my team of volunteers giving up their time to help two amazing charities means we are able to make a real difference to the lives of those people in need of help. I firmly believe that our efforts to fundraise really do help. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported the day in some way, this year and in previous years.”
We would like to give a special thanks to Debbie for planning and coordinating the event; Graham, the local Ambassador for Macmillan; the volunteers helping to make the day a success by investing their time and energy all day, and our main sponsors: Artisan Drinks, MCB Financial Services and DMD Installations.
The turnout and support received on these days are a testament to the power of community and a shared desire to help those facing incredibly difficult circumstances. Everyone at Barnham Broom wants to say a huge thank you once more from the bottom of our hearts. Your swing might be a little rusty, but your compassion is absolutely golden!
