At our annual meeting in October I was delighted and proud to present cheques for £1,200 each to our two nominated charities; Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) and Macmillan Caring Locally.
Collecting the cheque on behalf of DSAA, Leanne Colverson (above) updated members on the work of the air ambulance during the pandemic and how they have adapted to ensure the safety of staff and patients against the Covid virus.
Afterwards she commented; “It was great to see you all again and thank you once again for the clubs loyalty and continued support.”
Representing Macmillan Caring Locally was Barry Wilson (above) who provided details on their ongoing work and also the construction of the new unit at Christchurch Hospital.
Afterwards I received a letter from trust secretary Neal Williams thanking us for our support and revealing that our fund raising day at Athelhampton House in August was the first public event that they had attended since the start of the pandemic 18 months previously.
I am also pleased to report that the meeting gave its approval to the committee recommendation that we continue to support these two deserving causes over the coming 12 months.
The meeting also agreed to arrange a fund raising event on behalf of the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation which is supported by several club members.
Chris Adamson – Area Secretary