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seasonal headgear at the town’s Memorial Hall, Raising money for MNDA
where entertainment was provided by local
musician and vocalist Brian Burley, who The Rotary Club of Bodmin held its 18th annual
performed songs of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. charity golf day, supporting the Cornwall Branch
of MNDA, at Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Course,
Highlight of the day was an excellent afternoon Bodmin on Friday 3rd May, which raised in excess
tea, organised by Rotarian Pamela Law, with of £6,000 for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
mixed sandwiches, quiches, cakes, cream and
jam scones, with help provided on the day by The day, hailed as the biggest charity golf day in
staff members Kathy and Lauren of Tesco in Cornwall was supported by 40 teams of four
Tavistock. players competing in a ‘Texas Scramble’. Many
prizes were available to be won, including a car
for a hole in one on the 15th hole.
Many businesses throughout Cornwall generously
sponsored and donated to the event and the local
branch of the MND Association held a bumper
raffle. The main sponsors were West End Motors
of Bodmin and Barclays Bank. Thanks also to
Graham and Claire Bond, the owners of
Lanhydrock Golf Club for the use of the facilities
and their personal support.
Margery Sinclair with Lauren and L to R – David Jenkins (President Bodmin Rotary),
Kathy from Tesco Cllr Sara Kinsman (Mayor of Bodmin),
Derek Williamson (MNDA).
The winner of the Easter bonnet competition was
Margery Sinclair from Venville House, Princetown;
followed by Elizabeth Cummings and Pat Gove,
both from Moorgate Home, Yelverton.
