Sport

CAPTAINS: From left: Seniors Paul Rowbottom, Ladies Shani Bancroft and Men’s John Astley Crane Valley golfers’ drive to raise £12,040

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was honoured to be selected as Charity Of The Year by all three captains at Crane Valley Golf Club... and due to Covid it was a partnership which lasted for two years, writes Linda Thornton. The charity was delighted to receive a £5,000 donation in 2020 and was recently awarded £7,040 for 2021, taking the total raised to £12,040. It has been a challenging two years but despite it all, Shani Bancroft, Ladies Captain, Men’s Captain John Astley and the Seniors Captain Paul Rowbottom, worked hard to raise funds for the foundation Everyone at the JTYAF is hugely grateful for their fantastic support. Thanks must also go to all the members, the volunteers and all those who supported the events and activities so generously. To raise £12,040 is testament to the kindness and generosity of all those at Crane Valley Golf Club. Young people are experiencing many challenges in these difficult times and need support more than ever before. The funding raised will enable the JTYAF to continue to do the great work that they do by providing bursaries and scholarships for local young people from a wide array of youth organisations. The funding will enable young people to achieve their full potential, inspiring them to aim high, and be the best that they can be. Shani told us: “It has been our privilege to raise money for the JTYAF. I am very thankful to my fellow captains for supporting my choice of charity over the last two years. “I have personally worked with young people all my working career and I know first-hand how much these monetary awards will benefit so many young people. The amazing generosity of our Crane Valley Golf Club Members must be noted. Even we were surprised by the amount raised over two difficult years. However, none of this would happen without the dedication of Pete and Linda Thornton all the work they do cannot be underestimated. It has been our pleasure to have worked with them both over the last two years, and we wish them all the best for the future.” Pete Thornton (JTYAF Chairman) commented, “We are so grateful to Crane Valley Golf Club and all their members.” For more information about the JTYAF and the work they do, please visit www.jtyaf.org

Raymond is flying high

Another beautiful winter’s day saw the Fly Fishers head north to Avon Springs for the first fixture of 2022, writes Gordon Wray. Hidden away near to Stonehenge, it’s a great venue which is always full of surprises. Anglers made a swift start but for many it was very heavy going... fish were deep in the water and it took a lot of patience and imagination to lure them onto the hook. No such trouble for eventual winner Raymond Willis though. Raymond bagged up in very quick style with a bag of 13lb 11oz including this beautiful five-pounder, pictured right. In second place was Gareth Evans who took the biggest fish of the day, a 6lb 11oz rainbow. Congratulations to both.

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