27/10/11 Golfers Swing Into Action - Tunbridge Wells

Golfers in the Tunbridge Wells area have gone a 'fair way' towards raising funds tosupport the elderly residents of Mount Ephraim House.

More than £1,000 was raised when the Tunbridge Wells residential home organised a golf day at the Lamberhurst Golf Club.

Nine teams participated with the winning team consisting of Lee Smart, Jack Killalea, Tommy Morris and Jimmy Killick.

Prizes were also awarded for the best individual score, longest drive and nearest the pin, while there were wooden spoons for the team in last place.

The money raised will go towards the home’s amenity fund. Marilyn Bridger, Activities Co-ordinator at Mount Ephraim House, said: “We are very grateful to everyone who took part and would like to thank them and all our sponsors for their generosity.

“We are always keen to meet not just the basic needs of our residents but also their wishes so we are asking them what we should spend the money on. Suggestions so far have included: a piano recital; extending WIFI coverage to the games room and library; another computer to use in the library; or more art materials for our recently opened art studio.”

Mount Ephraim House is keen to ensure residents have a regular programme of activity. Recently they have enjoyed trips on a river boat and a steam train; had several entertainers visit the home and increased the frequency of computer lessons. Future plans include a rock n’ roll evening, a halloween event and a firework night party.

The golf day was sponsored by: Alphabet Bags; Keep Calm Gallery; Printwells; The Care Shop; Henry Paul Funerals; Simply Unite Computer Systems; Aged Care Channel; The Black Pig at Hawkhurst; Barons Furniture; Imperial Chemist, Tunbridge Wells; Edify Training; Mr Gary Ward of Corrie Bauckham Batts Ltd; 2 Chaps Barbers, Battle; Oliver Greens of Rusthall; Roy and Penny Berry; Eye Concern of Tunbridge Wells; Potters Landscapes; and Fairs & Green.

The next golf day has already been scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2012 at Lamberhurst Golf Club.

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