The Children’s Centre’s annual golf day raised more than ?6,000 for the charity.

Fifteen teams, including one from event sponsors Appleby, took part in the fun day at Mount Murray Golf Club on May 18. This is the sixth year the competition has been organised by the Island’s leading charity for families and children, and the second year it has been sponsored by Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC.

Sean Dowling, Managing Partner of Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC said:

“We were pleased to support the Children’s Centre Golf Day once again and I would like to thank them for a well organised and enjoyable day. It was great to see such a strong turnout in support of this worthwhile cause and to raise over ?6,000 is incredible. Thank you to everyone who took part.”

As always the day provided some friendly competition and it was the team from Barclays which won with Bridgewaters picking up the runners-up prize. Greystone LLC went home with the Wooden Spoon accolade and there were also longest drive and nearest the pin awards. Following the rounds of golf a celebratory dinner was held in the Wentworth Suite. Michelle O’Malley, Fundraising Manager at The Children’s Centre, said:

“Thank you to everyone who supported the event and in particular a big thank you to Appleby for their continued support and sponsorship of the event which allows us to keep hosting it every year. It’s a fun day for all involved and it was great to see some new faces alongside the teams we welcome back year on year. Everyone who took part has helped to raise funds for our charitable work across the Island.”

If you would like to receive information about the golf day and other Children’s Centre events please contact Michelle O’Malley on 676076 or fundraising@thechildrenscentre.org.im.

PHOTO CAPTION - Andrew Sharpe, left, from the Barclays team receives the trophy from Sean Dowling, Office Managing Partner of Appleby Isle of Man. Third and fourth from left respectively are Barclays team members Steve Hadfield and Philip Scales.