East Cheshire Hospice was once again the big winner from a golf day at Prestbury.
The team event was won by printers Sphere UK, one of many generous supporters who raised a bumper £14,502 for the charity.
Sphere held off the challenge of 16 other teams to lift the prestigious Mactex Trophy.
The event, which has been running for 36 years, is the flagship competition on Prestbury’s charity golf calendar.
From left, Luke Hughes, Carley Macey, Nick Bianchi, Victoria Devon, Amanda Cross, John Davies and Nigel Preston.
Organisers were the tireless duo of John Davies, Director of Mactex Properties Ltd, and ex-golf professional Nigel Preston, from Interflex.
John’s involvement goes back to the first tournament. He said: “We had to postpone the event to another day due to rain, but the wait was well worthwhile.
“I’d like to thank our main sponsors, estate agents Holmes Naden, and other businesses and volunteers who helped us raise such a magnificent total.
“Supporters included Amanda Cross from Sphere UK, Victoria Devon, Paul and Nick Bianchi and Claire Gorton, Carley Macey, Luke Hughes and Sarah Elvin from the Hospice.
“Prestbury Golf Club are always wonderful hosts, boasting top class facilities and a course which is one of the finest in Cheshire.
“The Hospice need to raise £9,362 a day so the contribution from the golf day is a welcome addition to its funds.
“We’re aiming to make our 2025 golf day another big success.”
