Penrith Rotary Club was able to raise around £4000 for local and international charities last week thanks to the success of their annual golf tournament. 

The community club travelled to Penrith Golf Club on Friday, July 28 for an afternoon of sport, with 112 players from across the north of England and the south of Scotland taking part. 

The event was supported by 18 local golf clubs who provided vouchers as an incentive for winners, while local sponsors also contributed cash, tombola prizes, and on-site refreshments. 

Shelterbox, which sends emergency shelters to disaster and war-torn areas around the world, was the main beneficiary from the competition, while the Salvation Army Food Bank in Penrith would also earn a significant donation.

Andrew Greenop, President of the Penrith Rotary, expressed the Club’s gratitude to all of the sponsors, suggesting that it was only through their generosity and that of all the participating players that the event raises so much money for those in need of help.

He also expressed thanks to Andrew Sowerby the Club Professional for his very able assistance with organising the competition, and to his fellow Rotarians and friends who administered the event.

Hather Financial Investments were the big winners on the day after scoring 100 points, which earned them a £200 voucher and the chance to play at Silloth Golf Club.

The highest-scoring Rotary Team was the Whitehaven Castle Rotary who earned bragging rights to the Penrith Rotary Club Silver Trophy and a voucher to play at Ulverston, while the winning Ladies' team was the Gospeacocks from Grange Over Sands.

Penrith Rotary Club has vowed to support a number of other local causes with the money raised last week, and they plan to do it all again next year on Friday, August 2. 

Anyone not already on the invitation list who would like to play in next year's event is urged to email Alex Buchan at 701buchan@gmail.com.