Club News 1ST BRAMHALL BROWNIES AND GUIDES CELEBRATED THEIR 100TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR. Being the first guide unit in Bramhall to be registered with Girl Guiding HQ London on the 4th of February 1921, hence them known as 1st Bramhall. An occasion not to be overlooked, rainbows, brownies, guides and leaders from past and present joined together at Benja Fold Centenary Hall (the 3rd hall on the site in 100 years) in September to mark the occasion with a big birthday party. Our oldest member in attendance at 92 and our youngest at 5, all joined together for cake and refreshments and activities for the girls, including a magician, face painting by Sarah North, herself being an ex guide over 50 years ago, bouncy castles and pebble painting, and the
weather was surprisingly kind. It was lovely to look through photos of bygone times, and for the current girls to share their guiding stories with the much older previous members where we established just how guiding has changed over the last 100 years. Whilst guiding has changed over the 100 years the mission remains the same which is whoever they are, wherever they’re from, girls and young women can do amazing things - we give them the chance through fun, friendship, challenge and adventure we empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community. A huge thanks to all that came along to celebrate.
ST ANN’S HOSPICE RECEIVE CHEQUE FOR £22,000 FROM BRAMALL PARK GOLF CLUB On Tuesday 31st August the CEO of St Ann’s Hospice, Rachel McMillan along with Greg Kelly and Sarah Wolstenholme, Community Fundraisers, met with the Captains of Bramall Park Golf Club, Patricia Philip and Simon Wheatley, to receive a donation cheque to the sum of £22,000. In June each year Bramall Park Golf Club hosts an Amateur golfing competition with all proceeds going to the hospice. This year 59 teams paid to enter which was a record 236 players on the day. Despite the weather being rather wet and windy the players bravely faced the challenge of the course. The halfway house was a welcome stopping point where players could enjoy a drink and delicious homemade cakes followed by a BBQ and a few celebratory drinks when they got back to the clubhouse. As a sign of support and appreciation for the hospice the collection tins were full to the brim with cash donations.
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There was a fabulous raffle and an auction with over 70 prizes; all donated by club members and local businesses from the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme area. Thanks go to club members and players who purchased raffle tickets and to those who placed generous bids against the auction prizes. The proceeds from the raffle and auction all contributed towards the fabulous total raised on the day. Captain Simon Wheatley said “ Bramall Park Golf Club and its members remain very committed to continuing to raise as much money as possible for St Ann’s Hospice and we already have a date in the diary of 24th June to host the event next year. If you are interested in advertising, sponsoring, donating a prize or entering a team please contact Jill Thomas on jill.thomas5057@gmail.com”.
