Charity Golf Day Raises Over £6,000 in Support of Hospital Care

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A charity golf day in York has achieved a remarkable milestone by raising over £6,000 for hospital care. The event, held in memory of Steve 'Nobby' Charlton, took place at Aldwark Manor Golf Club and attracted a record 152 golfers, double the previous year's turnout. The funds raised will support acute care services at York Hospital, a cause close to the hearts of participants, including members of the local building community and footballers who knew Mr Charlton through pubs and clubs around Easingwold.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NC72 Golf Day, held in memory of Steve 'Nobby' Charlton, raised over £6,000 for York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity, surpassing the previous year's total.
  • The event, now in its sixth year, attracted a record 152 golfers, more than double the previous year's turnout.
  • The funds raised will support acute care services at York Hospital, with Andy Charlton, the event's organiser, hoping for an even bigger turnout next year.
  • Supporters included members of the local building community and footballers who knew Mr Charlton through pubs and clubs around Easingwold.
  • Mr Charlton's friend Alex completed the London Marathon in support of the cause, raising over £450 for the charity.
  • Over six years, the NC72 Golf Day has raised a total of £16,333.60.
  • Organisers Tony and Gary Raper, former colleagues of Steve, and organisers Lorna Corson and Peter Charlton credited for the event's growth.
  • The event has become a highlight in York's charitable golfing calendar, with plans for the next NC72 Golf Day scheduled for July 24, 2026.
  • Rachel Brook, head of York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity, expressed the charity's deepest thanks to Andy Charlton and the event's organisers.

Statistics:

  • £6,000: The amount raised at the NC72 Golf Day in support of York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity.
  • 152: The number of golfers who participated in the event, a record turnout for the charity golf day.
  • £450: The amount raised by Andy's friend Alex, who completed the London Marathon in support of the cause.
  • £16,333.60: The total amount raised by the NC72 Golf Day over six years.

Sources:

  • Francis Redwood, "Charity golf day raises £6,000 in memory of 'Nobby' Charlton", [Source]