Hill Barn Golf Club members recently presented a cheque for £7,841.29 to local hospice St Barnabas House.

Chris Smith, Hill Barn Golf Club Captain for 2017/18, decided to support St Barnabas House as his charity of the year because the hospice cared for a close friend of his.

His year of fundraising started off with his ‘driving in’ ceremony, followed by the club’s annual dinner. He also organised quizzes and fundraising activities during his Captain’s weekend, which were all well supported.

Chris said: “I am immensely proud of the amount of money I have raised with the help and support of all the members of Hill Barn Golf Club, the staff, my friends and family and, of course, my vice-Captain, Andrew.

“I had an amazing year with all the events, the quizzes, Captain’s weekend and the scavenger hunt being highlights.

“I chose to raise money for St Barnabas after my girlfriend Sam and I recently lost a very close friend, Sue, who received care during her last few months, and we saw the fantastic job that the hospice does.

“I wanted to do Sue and her husband Graham proud and raise as much as possible. I’d also like to thank Mary and the team at St Barnabas for the help and support given during my year, and for the fantastic work they do for the local community.”

Mary Bye, Community Fundraiser at St Barnabas House, said: “Thank you so much to Chris for choosing St Barnabas as his charity of the year. It has been a brilliant year and everyone at Hill Barn has been so friendly and welcoming.

“Chris has raised an amazing amount which will help us to provide vital care for our patients and their families.”

St Barnabas House Charity Golf Day

St Barnabas House is holding a charity golf day on Thursday 19 July at Ham Manor Golf Club in Angmering to celebrate 45 years since the hospice first opened.

The day will start at 9am with registration, bacon rolls, tea and coffee, followed by an 18-hole competition on Ham Manor’s beautiful parkland course, as well as nearest the pin and putting competitions.

Afterwards teams will enjoy a two-course meal in the Grade II listed manor house, as well as a raffle and auction.

Cost for the day is £340 per team of four. To reserve your team’s place, please call the hospice on 01903 254777, email fundraising@stbh.org.uk or visit www.stbh.org.uk/golf-day and to download a registration form.

The closing date for registrations will be at the end of June.