Golf day raises over £10,000 for charity
The sun shone once again for the Glazerite UK Group’s 14th annual Pro-Am Golf Day.
Held at Wellingborough Golf Club, the event was attended by a number of the fabricator’s customers, suppliers and employees, who travelled from across the UK to take part.
In total, over £10,000 was raised for the charity We Mind and Kelly Matters, which was set up by Glazerite chairman John Hewitt in memory of his late daughter.
The day teed off just after 9am with the golfers playing right through to late afternoon. Twenty-nine Glazerite teams took part in the event – of which seven placed in the top 10 – and D&M Windows and Doors’ Chris Hoolickin won the Nearest the Pin competition at the 18th hole.
Tucker Glass and Glazing took second place alongside golf professional, Mark Sparrow. Danny Tucker said: “This is the second golf day we’ve attended and it’s a very special event. It gives us the chance to catch up with the team from Glazerite, as well as raise money for a fantastic cause and have fun at the same time.”
Following the golf, the players’ partners and colleagues joined in for the evening event, during which John Hewitt gave a presentation about We Mind and Kelly Matters, and thanked all those who attended for their support and generosity.
Pete Mew of Mews Windows led the auction and Glazerite’s group managing director Jason Thompson even bid £500 in exchange for one of Pete’s legendary suits.
John Hewitt said: “The generosity from all who attended was amazing, especially when a heavy flow of people started to donate money to We Mind and Kelly Matters during the auction. Donations are still pouring in now. We’re truly grateful for the support of our customers and suppliers.”