After an enforced absence since 2019 the Mayor of Truro’s Charity Golf Day took place on Friday 13 May at Truro Golf Club. It was the 25th anniversary of this event which has always been organised by the Rotary Club of Truro Boscawen.
The Invictus Trust Cornwall (chosen by the Mayor) and the Youth Sport Trust were the headline charities. The Invictus Trust raises awareness of adolescent mental health and the Youth Sport Trust is the UK’s leading charity improving every young person’s education through sport and play.
The President of the Rotary Club, Michael Grundy, said he was delighted with a record number of 44 entries of teams of 4. As well as playing for the Rotary Club of Boscawen Trophy there were other valuable competition prizes including engraved salvers, golf gear from the professional’s shop and surprises in the Grand Draw and Raffle. The Event Organiser, David Pollard, said he was very grateful to all the sponsors and helpers. Truro Audi was the main sponsor and was able to show off its cars at the Golf Club. Chris Nicholls Motors also made a generous contribution.
Despite a busy schedule, the Mayor, Steven Webb, came to the Golf Club and spoke to competitors and Rotary Club volunteers. His daughter, Kember, the Lady Mayoress, presented the prizes at a packed session in the evening.
The principal winners were -
First prize: Robert Webb, Simon Beach, Barry Mills, Dave Hawkins
Second Prize: Phil Green, David Horne, Len Kriehn, Richard Daniel
Third Prize: Bill Evison, Raj Dhumale, Paul Griffiths, Neil Sawkins
Visitors Prize: Nalders Solicitors
Seniors: Stuart Roden, David Bailey, Sid Platt, Glenn Robinson
Phil Hodges got a ‘hole in one’ at the 2nd hole and Alex Penrose won the putting competition.
Although the financial accounts have still to be ratified the Rotary Club feels confident that it can present a cheque for £1500 to the Mayor’s Charity and offer £1320 to the Youth Sport Trust to pay for two well known athletes to act as mentors in Truro Schools. The preliminary account indicates an event profit of some £5500
Congratulations to the Planning Group, led by David P. and to the other club members, wives and friends who helped on the day: Peter H, Julian H, Max B, Richard L, Paul A, Phil F, Chris G, Ed H, David H, Gyl G, Pam R, Jenny S, Angela B, Anne P, Juliet L, and Judy M. Note: Frank and Louise, and Ian and Tess B, were prevented by covid contact from being there.
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An online zoom quiz battle between two friendly local clubs - and overseen by a quizmaster in South Africa.
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moreWe celebrated the Saints Way Challenge and its fundraising aim with a short and easy walk at Fowey.
moreTwo or three (or more!) volunteers are needed to represent the Club during the last part of each session and to present the souvenir medallions sponsored by the Club. No more than an hour is asked. Please use the sign up sheet attached
moreWe visited Truro School Prep. and Richard Lander to conclude a memorable Young Writer competition.
moreBoscawen supported the City Council by sponsoring junior football coaching across the city, providing Rotary-branded drinking bottles. David R. and David P. lead, and here we see Bernard, David C. David P, Ed, Brian and PB at the training sessions.
moreTruro Golf Club, Friday 13 May. Click on pictures and then scroll through. Event report below the pictures.
moreMike Grundy takes over from Ian Bell as Boscawen President for the coming year. Mike Barber becomes Senior Vice President.
moreWe will be at Sainsbury's, this month from 16th to 19th, with our newly acquired Barrel Organ. Monies raised will go to St. Petroc's.
moreBrian, David P and PB had some interesting moments on the 6.5 miles that completed our summer challenge.
moreThe results have been announced to schools.
moreOur plans to send a generator
moreHustyns Resort, Hotel and Spa, is set in a remote St. Breock Downs location. And is the only possible safe parking place for miles around. 4 members walk the 6.1 miles to it from Little Petherick.
moreThe District Competition
moreFor the second year, we will roll out the "barrel organ", play seasonal tunes, and hope to collect money from shoppers in aid of St. Petroc's.
morePresentations to pupils of Devoran School and Richard Lander School are shown here. There will be further presentations after Easter.
moreThis year, under lockdown constraints and with Julian's expert management we have run an online Youth Speaks competition. The only Club in the District to achieve this.
moreDuring Lockdown we have been prevented from holding our usual fundraising events. However we know that local charities need support at these times more than ever.
moreThis Challenge is open to all Cornish Rotary Clubs and their friends. We are walking the Cornish coastal footpath all through August to raise funds for Cornwall Mind and for Clubs' chosen charities.
moreThis is the biggest week yet. We have 18 Related Pages of walks and pics by Boscawen, by Cornwall Mind and by other Rotary Clubs throughout the county. MESSAGE TO ALL: A FINAL PUSH THIS WEEK TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. SEE THE MAP.
moreMany Clubs throughout the County have joined the Challenge, and we are now within 36 miles of walking every bit of the Cornish Coastal Footpath. See the Map for the remaining 7 stretches to be walked.
moreOur Challenge is completed! (Just one short section in the east remains). When our Senior Vice President voiced scepticism that we could do it he was by no means the only one. Perhaps we should all have a piece of that hat!
more16 other Rotary Clubs in the county, Cornwall Mind, and all their friends have joined Truro Boscawen in COMPLETING THE COASTAL FOOTPATH CHALLENGE
moreWe recorded the miles we walked/biked each week and have shown them as virtual walks. So far, we have walked from John O'Groats to Lands End, and from Lands End to London. We are also raising charity funds at the same time.
moreTriumph for local school! The West Cornwall round of the National Rotary Youth Speaks Competition is won by a Boscawen sponsored Team.
moreWe recently entertained our friends from St Petroc's at the club and heard from them about the encouraging reduction in homelessness in the county over the last 3 years.
moreEvery year just after Christmas we go for a bracing walk with friends, children, grandchildren, dogs, whatever..This time we started at Mylor, went round via the Pandora Inn and back all via creekside paths and woodland.
moreSt Petroc's CEO Steve Ellis will update us on the work of the charity which the club has supported for many years in cash or kind.
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moreLinks to the year's main fundraising events
moreA record of the year's fundraising activities
moreA brief record of the year's activities
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moreOur Community and Vocational Services Committee supports local charities with members' time as well as funds; and also promotes activities with schools and young people (see separate page)
moreA committee of the Club which specialises in international links and support
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