Orange Projects win Linda’s Trophy

Twenty-five teams took to the fairways of Slinfold Golf and Country Club with the aim of winning Linda’s Trophy whilst raising money for St Catherine’s Hospice New Horizons Appeal.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Jul 2014, 16:53 BST
The winning team, the Orange Projects, John Short, Paul Rider who I believe has played at all the New Horizons Appeal challenges since they started, with team mates Hakan Badir and Jason Castleman presented the winning trophy by Frank Catlow and Elaine Stadnicki (Lindas sister).The winning team, the Orange Projects, John Short, Paul Rider who I believe has played at all the New Horizons Appeal challenges since they started, with team mates Hakan Badir and Jason Castleman presented the winning trophy by Frank Catlow and Elaine Stadnicki (Lindas sister).
The winning team, the Orange Projects, John Short, Paul Rider who I believe has played at all the New Horizons Appeal challenges since they started, with team mates Hakan Badir and Jason Castleman presented the winning trophy by Frank Catlow and Elaine Stadnicki (Lindas sister).

Linda’s Trophy is in memory of Handcross residents Frank Catlow’s wife who passed away and was cared for by St Catherine’s Hospice.

It was a family day with all of Frank’s family present to ensure that all teams had an excellent day playing golf whilst raising money for a local cause.

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A hearty breakfast washed down with some bubbles, set the players up before they headed down to the putting green to get in a few practice swings in before the challenge commenced.

It was a beautifully sunny day as a shotgun start got players underway playing their first hole of the 18-hole challenge.

Frank has help in arranging the day from family members, his daughter Joanna and husband Gareth Browne who, with very busy working lives, help to arrange what has become recognized as an outstanding charity golf day that runs smoothly.

The winning team [Pictured] the ‘Orange Projects’, John Short, Paul Rider who I believe has played at all the New Horizons Appeal challenges since they started, with team mates Hakan Badir and Jason Castleman presented the winning trophy by Frank Catlow and Elaine Stadnicki (Linda’s sister).

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“We all enjoyed a fantastic day once again, and would like to thank all the participants and supporters for their wonderful contribution over the last 5 years. They have helped us to raise over £35K for St Catherine’s hospice New Horizons Appeal over that time,” said Frank.

The day raised around the £7,500 thanks to all those that gave generously with the raffle and silent auction as well as the companies that donate prizes for the winning teams.

Liz Kitchen, chair of New Horizons Appeal volunteer group said of the day, “I cannot thank Joanna, Gareth and Frank enough for making last Friday the amazing day it was, the happy buzz and wonderful people all mixing together.

“No one knows better than I that these days do not just happen, the amount of hard work that goes into the organisation of these events is endless. The money raised was fantastic.

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“What really makes the day is the family atmosphere all Linda’s family there, helping, added to the success of the day.”

The next New Horizons Appeal event on behalf of St Catherine’s Hospice is the Autumn Gift Fair at Knepp Castle, Shipley, Preview Night Wednesday 17th and Fair Day Thursday 18th September.

Visit www.stch.org.uk/newhorizons or follow on www.facebook.com/autumngiftfair, Tel 01293 447367.

Contributed by Sally Pavey