Our recent Charity Golf Day, in aid of Kent Deaf Children’s Society (KDCS), was a huge success, raising £2805 for the charity and providing a fun-packed day of golf and good company for all those who took part. Held at Bearstead Golf Club, 32 friends and associates teed-off on the 18-hole, par 71 parkland course, which was in excellent playing condition. Priya hit the first ball of the day, a well-struck mid iron, which just failed to make the 1st green!
The winning team of Paul Unwin, Paul Larchet, Mick Tatham and Carl Smith, all won free 4-balls at Bearstead and a sleeve of Callaway balls. There were also prizes for the 3 runner-up teams and individual prizes for ‘Nearest the Pin’, ‘Nearest the pin in 2 shots’ and ‘Longest Drive. A small charity auction took place after prize giving, with the generosity of those who donated prizes and of those who bid for them, helping to boost the funds raised on the day dramatically (see below).
Kent Deaf Children’s Society is a small local charity that Kent Hearing supports whenever possible. Run by a group of committed volunteers, who are either parents of children with hearing loss or who work providing services for deaf children, the charity works to support deaf children in breaking down barriers to communication, reducing the impact that their diagnosis has of everyday life and alleviating feelings of low self-esteem due to deafness or severe hearing loss. The charity’s aim is for deaf children in the Kent area to feel empowered and own their deafness.
Our thanks go to all those who helped with and attended this event. Special thanks go to:
· Paul Jones for his help in organising the day
· Ruth Bannister (KDCS) for her help on the day and with the event in general
· Ben Brooker (Littlestone Golf Club) for providing Taylormade prizes and donating a 4- ball at Littlestone Golf Club for the auction
· The Swan on the Green, West Peckham, (www.swan-on-the-green.co.uk) for donating a meal for two with wine for the auction
· The Swan, West Malling (www.theswanwestmalling.co.uk) for donating a sparkling brunch for two
· Ian Ford at BWM Maidstone (www.ardenmaidstonebmw.co.uk) for donating a round of golf at the London Club for the auction
· Paul Melinas at APT Luxury Travel (www.aptouring.co.uk) for donating luxury travel luggage sets as prizes
Finally our thanks go to Bearstead Golf Club for hosting the event and to all those who took part or donated for their generosity. We hope to repeat the event in 2025!