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The Prince’s Trust has announced details of its annual celebrity golf tournament which will be held in the North-east of England on June 26 to raise valuable funds to change young lives across the region.
The amateur golf event is one of three sporting activities to be held this year as part of ‘The Prince’s Trust Challenge Trophy’ which last year raised almost a quarter of a million pounds to support disadvantaged youngsters in the North-east of England.
The one-day golf tournament will take place at the picturesque Slaley Hall in Northumberland and will offer guests a chance to enjoy an exclusive alongside celebrity supporters such as actor Tim Healey and Newcastle United player Paul Bracewell.
David Beavis, North-east Regional Director for The Prince’s Trust, said: “This is not just a fantastic opportunity to play a serious round of golf on a championship course alongside celebrity supporters; this is about raising money to change the lives of many disadvantaged youngsters here in the North-east (of England) who deserve a second chance in life.”
The Challenge Trophy’s series of events will involve two teams of celebrities and members of the public going head-to-head under the colours of team presidents, His Grace, The Duke of Northumberland and The Right Honourable Earl of Durham, Lord Durham.
The tournament will involve 80 players for either the Duke or the Earl and will see celebrities captain each of the 20 four-ball matches over 18 holes of the Hunting Course Championship green. The handicap on the day will be a maximum of 24 for men and 30 for women.
Last year’s hugely popular golf tournament saw 80 players enjoy a sunny round to raise £30,000 with the help of celebrities such as Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer, England cricketer Steve Harmison and former Newcastle United defender John Berseford.
Former Sunderland AFC Captain Kevin Ball and captain of The Lord’s Challenge Trophy 2008 team felt that last year’s golf tournament was a resounding success. “Everyone enjoyed a brilliant day with all proceeds going to an important cause. I would urge keen golfers to sign up this year and help us raise even more money for The Prince’s Trust- A fantastic day, a fantastic golf course and all for a fantastic cause.”
In 2007, The Prince’s Trust supported almost 4,000 14-30 year olds in the North-east of England by providing a range of programmes including personal development courses, business start up finance and grants for community projects.
The youth charity, which works with those who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law needs to raise around £1million per week to continue its valuable work.
The Prince’s Trust Challenge Trophy 2008 is also set to include a Celebrity Clay Shoot and a Celebrity Track Day Driving Experience on 15th July. For further information on all three events, call the regional office on 0191 4973 210.
For information on The Prince’s Trust, please visit www.princes-trust.org.uk/northeast or call us free on 0800 842 842.
The Prince’s Trust has announced details of its annual celebrity golf tournament which will be held in the North-east of England on June 26 to raise valuable funds to change young lives across the region.
The amateur golf event is one of three sporting activities to be held this year as part of ‘The Prince’s Trust Challenge Trophy’ which last year raised almost a quarter of a million pounds to support disadvantaged youngsters in the North-east of England.
The one-day golf tournament will take place at the picturesque Slaley Hall in Northumberland and will offer guests a chance to enjoy an exclusive alongside celebrity supporters such as actor Tim Healey and Newcastle United player Paul Bracewell.
David Beavis, North-east Regional Director for The Prince’s Trust, said: “This is not just a fantastic opportunity to play a serious round of golf on a championship course alongside celebrity supporters; this is about raising money to change the lives of many disadvantaged youngsters here in the North-east (of England) who deserve a second chance in life.”
The Challenge Trophy’s series of events will involve two teams of celebrities and members of the public going head-to-head under the colours of team presidents, His Grace, The Duke of Northumberland and The Right Honourable Earl of Durham, Lord Durham.
The tournament will involve 80 players for either the Duke or the Earl and will see celebrities captain each of the 20 four-ball matches over 18 holes of the Hunting Course Championship green. The handicap on the day will be a maximum of 24 for men and 30 for women.
Last year’s hugely popular golf tournament saw 80 players enjoy a sunny round to raise £30,000 with the help of celebrities such as Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer, England cricketer Steve Harmison and former Newcastle United defender John Berseford.
Former Sunderland AFC Captain Kevin Ball and captain of The Lord’s Challenge Trophy 2008 team felt that last year’s golf tournament was a resounding success. “Everyone enjoyed a brilliant day with all proceeds going to an important cause. I would urge keen golfers to sign up this year and help us raise even more money for The Prince’s Trust- A fantastic day, a fantastic golf course and all for a fantastic cause.”
In 2007, The Prince’s Trust supported almost 4,000 14-30 year olds in the North-east of England by providing a range of programmes including personal development courses, business start up finance and grants for community projects.
The youth charity, which works with those who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law needs to raise around £1million per week to continue its valuable work.
The Prince’s Trust Challenge Trophy 2008 is also set to include a Celebrity Clay Shoot and a Celebrity Track Day Driving Experience on 15th July. For further information on all three events, call the regional office on 0191 4973 210.
For information on The Prince’s Trust, please visit www.princes-trust.org.uk/northeast or call us free on 0800 842 842.
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