Local business raises over £3,000 for NHS charity trust
28 people took part in the 18-hole charity golf competition at Old Nene Golf and Country Club in Ramsey. - Credit: Luke Connolly
A Wisbech business has raised over £3,000 for the NHS charity trust after hosting a charity golf day.
Luke Connolly, owner of Connolly & Son building and groundworks contractors, organised the day where 28 people took part in an 18-hole competition.
The day, held at Old Nene Golf and Country Club in Ramsey, involved a raffle, an auction, as well as a mixture of hole sponsors.
Luke said: “So far, we have raised £3760 for the NHS charity trust.
“My dad had Covid and was in intensive care for three weeks.
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The day involved a raffle, an auction, as well as a mixture of hole sponsors. - Credit: Luke Connolly
The day was free of charge, with the country club wavering the fee and instead, donating the money to Luke's chosen charity.
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“It was absolutely fantastic,” said Luke.
“Originally, the club said it was going to be £12 a head regardless of what we ate and drank.
Luke's company, Connolly & Son building and groundworks contractors was the first hole sponsor alongside others such as C and D Cabinets, Autoskins LTD, Jade Finance of Wisbech, JL Roofing LTD, GS and AJ Rider LTD and FITT Construction LTD. - Credit: Luke Connolly
“The day wouldn’t have been able to happen without them.”
