20 February 2006
A sell-out Race Night at Formby Cricket Hockey and Squash Club
raised more than £1,200 for the club’s fundraising appeal.
The cash boost comes just a week after news that Sport England and
England Hockey have approved a £175,000 grant towards a new synthetic pitch and
other facilities.
As well as big-screen racing and a hot pot supper, visitors
enjoyed a Slave Auction of hockey players. The auction of pledges included:
gardening by Andy Kent; a half-day of housework by Rosie Kenyon,
Katherine Bannon, Emily Hopkins, Anna Hopkins and
Rochelle Jones; car wash and valeting by Tom McManus,
Stevie Wright and Nick Waddilove;
private hockey coaching by David Seddon, Phil Capper
and Andy Halpin; butlering
at a private party by David Seddon, Phil Capper, Andy
Halpin and Adam Lockhart; a DIY session by Will Chew;
a bathroom cleanup by Simon Fox; and a personal fitness and a tennis coaching
session by Daniel Scott.
Race night organiser Andy Halpin said:
“The event was packed out and everyone had a great time; the funds raised far exceeded our expectations and we’re very grateful
to everyone who supported the effort.”
The club’s next fundraising event is a treasure hunt at 3pm on
Sunday 30 April. Anyone interested in taking part should call Caroline Kenyon
on 07843 243913.
Further information from:
Caroline Kenyon on 07843 243913