Kind-hearted bowlers hit the mark for charity after holding a special challenge match and raising £2,300 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The event was hosted by Thorpe-le-Soken Bowls Club and featured an afternoon of competition against the touring Dennyside Bowling Association.
After an action-packed day on the green, the bowlers enjoyed a meal together before handing over a cheque to EACH’s Senior Community Fundraiser for Suffolk and East Essex, Anna Bruce.
After speeches, the bowlers dug deep to make individual donations and the bumper total was topped up by a fun ‘Dutch auction’.
Thorpe president David Thornton said: “Once again, our bowlers pulled out the stops and raised another magnificent sum for a very worthy cause.
“I’m proud and delighted that we were able to support a special charity like EACH.
“It’s one that does such a fantastic job caring for children and supporting families in our area and it was lovely to learn more from Anna.”
More than 50 bowlers were involved on the day, including Dennyside members from Surrey, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.
The association travels around the South-East, taking part in charity matches to help raise funds for their hosts’ chosen beneficiary.
President Keith Hawes said: “It was our pleasure to be involved and play a part in raising this extraordinary amount.
“EACH is clearly an incredible charity and everyone had another lovely and memorable day with our friends from Thorpe.”
Anna was delighted to receive the cheque on behalf of EACH.
She said: “We’re so grateful for this wonderful donation and appreciative of everyone who contributed and played some part in making it possible.
“Only 15 per cent of our income comes from statutory sources, so we rely on the generosity and kindness of people at events such as this. It’s absolutely key in terms of allowing us to continue our vital work.”
