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Rosemere Golfers Tee-Off at Stonyhurst Park
Event Date: Friday, 20 April 2012
The start of the ‘Rosemere Golfers Against Cancer’ season of Golf Days started at Stonyhurst Park in the beautiful surroundings of the Ribble Valley.
In uncertain weather, nine teams took to their tees for a ‘shotgun’ start. Nine holes before lunch and nine after, separated by a delicious hot-pot taken in the clubhouse. The day was rounded-off by afternoon tea and presentations in the Bayley Arms where Anne Sweeney and Dan Hill, Rosemere Fundraisers, joined the competitors. A raffle was also held to raise funds for Rosemere.
Rosemere Golfers Against Cancer boasts former European Tour professionals Paul Eales and Lora Fairclough, leading caddy Phil ‘Wobbly’ Morbey, recently seen caddying for Darren Clarke, and comedian Norman Prince amongst its patrons. The group organises several fundraising events golf days each year. In December 2011 they presented a cheque for over £12,000 to the Cancer Foundation.
Thanks to Rosemere Golfers Against Cancer for organising the event and to the John Austin and members of Stonyhurst Park Golf Club for hosting this event.
Pictured above are the winners with RGAC Captain, John Allott.
L to R: John Kirk, John Allott, Colin Hankin, Sean Kemplay, Bernard Fowler, Colin Platt
LORA LORA LAUGHS
Event Date: Tuesday, 10 April 2012
ROSEMERE Golfers’ newest patron Lora Fairclough made her official debut at the first ‘major’ of 2012 – ‘An Audience With...,’ staged at the scenic surroundings of Penwortham Golf Club.
Nick cheques in for charity
Event Date: Wednesday, 14 March 2012
A SUPREME individual fundraising effort by one enthusiastic golfer has given a local golfing charity a fantastic boost.
Nick Pedley, who hails from Hoghton and captains the BAe Systems Golf Society at Samlesbury, handed a cheque for £1200 to Rosemere Golfers Against Cancer at Leyland Golf Club recently.
Pictured from L to R: Keith McIntosh, RGAC Chairman; John Allott, RGAC Mens Captain; Nick Pedley , Dan Hill Rosemere Cancer Foundation Area Fundraising Co-ordinator for East Lancashire
The ‘Witches’ Halloween Party
Event Date: Saturday, 29 October 2011
If there is going to be a Halloween Party you would expect the Witches of Adlington to be organising it! There is also an excellent evening of musical entertainment and you can also get into the spirit of the evening and turn up in fancy dress in the Halloween theme. There will be a prize for the best male and female.
There will be a disco with local DJ Brian Parkinson and live band The Frequency. Tickets include hot supper and tables are reserved for the number of tickets in your party.
Big Mike’s Bike Ride for Rosemere
Event Date: Tuesday, 04 October 2011
Mike Iveson, a motor bike enthusiast who has recently been treated at Rosemere, decided that he would raise some money for Rosemere. He and forty six fellow bikers four friends from Barrow via the A6 and Preston Hospital to Rivington Barn near to Horwich, a favourite spot for bike enthusiasts. After having a great meal at Rivington they set off back and returned via Skipton and Devil’s Bridge.
In spite of the weather they had an enjoyable day and raised over £500 by all donating to Rosemere. Michael’s wife and granddaughter also organised a raffle which was to be drawn the following day.
Thanks to Mike and his family for organising this event.
Fulwood fitness challenge
Event Date: Sunday, 02 October 2011
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This is the 3rd year that this superb fitness challenge at Fulwood leisure Centre has been organised by Altaph Patel, from MWR Solicitors, who sponsored the event and whose staff helped out on the day.
There was a total of 105 entrants, taking part in challenges ranging from Body Combat, Swimming, Zumba, 5k Run, Spinning, Circuit Training and Aerobics. Each person was required to take part in 3 of the disciplines, each one lasting 40 minutes and only 5 minutes between finishing and starting the next one.
Fairhaven ‘first’ a great success
Event Date: Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Rosemere Golfers Against Cancer`s (RGAC) first major fundraising event on the Fylde was declared an outstanding success.
The inaugural Beaverbrooks Golf Day and Dinner at the prestigious Fairhaven course in Lytham St Annes was well supported, with 18 teams gathering for a shotgun start and a great day of golf.
Meanwhile, local boy Jimmy Armfield, former England and Blackpool football star and current BBC pundit, popped in to enjoy afternoon tea with the RGAC party and lend his support to the cause
Golfers Against Cancer Golf Days 2011
Event Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011
The Golfers Against Cancer Group have put together the 2011 programme of Golf Days and events at a number of venues across Lancashire.
Tuesday 20 September - Rosemere Golfers Against Cancer/Beaverbrooks golf day at Fairhaven Golf Club
Rugby Team wins Merit League
Event Date: Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Congratulations to the Bamber Bridge Amateur Rugby League Club who have won the Merit League. Thanks for their continued support for Rosemere – have a look at their shirts and you will see the Rosemere logo. We are getting the name everywhere!
Sporting ‘greats’ lend a hand
Event Date: Tuesday, 13 September 2011
TWO British sporting legends have endorsed the fundraising work of Rosemere Golfers Against Cancer.
The ‘A Team’ of Alliss and Armfield met up with the RGAC Committee and guests at the Clifton Arms Hotel in Lytham. ‘The Voice of Golf’ Peter Alliss was in town for his national touring show ‘An Evening with Alliss’ which he was performing later that night.
Meanwhile, local boy Jimmy Armfield, former England and Blackpool football star and current BBC pundit, popped in to enjoy afternoon tea with the RGAC party and lend his support to the cause.
A party of over 30 enthusiasts from RGAC joined the audience at Peter Alliss’ acclaimed one-man show at the Lowther Pavilion theatre later that night. A natural story-teller, Peter, now in his eighties, held his audience with tales from his golfing and broadcasting career.