Hole in one for Piers Simon Appeal

BUSINESS people across the county are signing up to take part in the Somerset Chamber Annual Charity Golf Day on September 26 - in aid of the local Piers Simon Appeal and its School in a Bag initiative.

But there is still space available for businesses wishing to sponsor a hole on the course at only £100 per hole, or for those who would simply like to play on the day.

Now in its seventh year, the event takes place at Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club. Open to golfers of all abilities, who can sign up in teams of four or individually, it is always a good day out as well as a great chance to network in a relaxed environment.

Following a day on the golf course, a two-course dinner will be provided, followed by presentations to the winners, then a raffle and auction in aid of School in a Bag.

Luke Simon, charity iaison officer for School in a Bag, said: “We have been delighted by the enthusiasm shown by businesses to get involved and join us for what should be a great day of golf, light competition and networking.

"Once back in the club house, players will be given the opportunity to pack their very own SchoolBag, giving them an insight into how the funds raised on the day will help vulnerable children around the world.

“The Somerset Chamber Annual Charity Golf Day is an ideal opportunity to have a lovely day out playing golf and meeting new business contacts, all in a great cause.”

Images in Motion has been announced as the main event sponsor, with South West Galvanizers, M & J Bowers and Amberley Management Recruitment as first, second and third team place sponsors respectively.

School in a Bag provides rucksacks full of stationery, learning resources and eating utensils to poor, orphan and disaster affected children across the world. To date, it has helped almost 40,000 children across 13 different countries.

To register to play, or to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, visit the Somerset Chamber website www.somerset-chamber.co.uk or contact Sue Higgins on 01823-444924 or events@somerset-chamber.co.uk.

The Piers Simon Appeal is a disaster relief charity that delivers aid worldwide. It was set up at the beginning of 2005 in memory of tsunami victim Piers Simon, from Chilthorne Domer, following his death on the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi on Boxing Day 2004. More details are available at www.pierssimonappeal.org .

The PSA runs the School in a Bag initiative that delivers rucksacks full of stationery and resources to poor, orphan, vulnerable and disaster affected children around the world. More details are available at www.schoolinabag.org .

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