Mayor of St Helens Golf Day to Raise Funds for Willowbrook Hospice

The Mayor of St. Helens, Councillor John Beirne will be holding a golf championship to raise funds for his Mayors Appeal which is the Willowbrook Hospice.

The Mayor of St. Helens, Councillor John Beirne will be holding a golf championship to raise funds for his Mayors Appeal which is the Willowbrook Hospice.

The popular annual event will be held at Sherdley Park Golf Course on Saturday 16th August at Sherdley Park Golf Course, St. Helens. Entry fee is £13.00 for adults and players must have a recognised golfing handicap.(Forms available from Democratic Services)

Since the tourney was launched 19 years ago around £60,000 has been raised for various charities and it has become an established event in the sporting calendar attracting players from all over the North West.

Holes can be sponsored at a cost of £100. Each sponsor will receive two free entries into the competition, advertising on the tee and around the club house plus a complimentary buffet meal for their competitors. There will also be a special prize for the best card recorded by a sponsor. Individual players can also enter. For further information contact Alan Jenkins on 01744 456818.

Entry forms are available from Sherdley Park Golf Club - 01744 815518. Individual entry is £13 for men and £10 ladies. Entry forms are also available from the Council’s Democratic Services Section at the Town Hall in Victoria Square, St.Helens.

Says Councillor Beirne: "We are indebted to Sherdley Park Golf Club for organising this wonderful fund raising event. This has become a favourite in the golfing calendar and I sincerely hope everyone who take part will have a thoroughly enjoyable day and make the event as successful as ever."