A tennis tournament in West Wight was such a smash, it raised more than £2,000 for charity.
On one of the hottest days in July, 50 tennis players showed their passion and their commitment to the sport by competing in the annual West Wight Tennis Tournament.
Chris Goodman, the retiring organiser of the event, said:
“Each year this popular tournament is played at various venues around the West Wight with the final and buffet lunch being held at Westover House in Calbourne, courtesy of Mrs Caroline Weeks.”
The annual event supports a different charity each year, and this year saw proceeds being raised in aid of Dementia UK Admiral Nurses Isle of Wight.
Receiving the cheque for £2,284.20 from retiring Chris, were Lady Sally Grylls, Catherine Flury and Ron Holland.
Also at the presentation, were Caroline Weeks, owner of Westover House, joint tournament organiser Neil Cain, tournament volunteer John Clarke and tournament winners Adam Pay and Nicky Bennett.
Lady Grylls said:
“Thank you very much to all of you for making so much money.
“It's such a fantastic charity to support because everyone knows someone with dementia. I do hope that we can have an Admiral Nurse back at Mountbatten soon, and we are actively searching for a benefactor who could make that happen.”
Retiring Chair of the Dementia UK Admiral Nurses, Catherine Flury said:
“Thank you so much for this wonderful donation, and the support of the West Wight Tennis tournament committee.”
Chris thanked all the numerous businesses that had supported the West Wight tournament by kindly donating items for the buffet and the catering team from St Catherine’s School Ventnor, who will be the chosen charity for next year's tennis tournament.